LIBRARY MISSION STATEMENT
The mission of our College Library/Learning Resource Center is to provide modern, high-quality, interactive library services which will be coordinated and integrated into the general instruction program of the college. To this end, the Library Learning Resource Center seeks to provide quality, cost-effective information that is sufficiently flexible to meet the challenges of educational, societal, and technological change.
The library is centrally located on campus which was constructed in 1974 and contains 23,037 gross square feet. The WCCS library consist of the two floors which houses two staff offices, general reading areas, the Sam Earl Hobbs Reading areas, the Sam Earl Hoobs Reading Room, two small conferences rooms, a magazine, and audiovisual storage room and a faculty/staff professional development area. Seating is available for 222 persons in the general reading areas, and 100 persons in the Sam Earl Hobbs Reading Room. A qualified and energetic staff assists patrons with their research needs.
The library has 22,162 circulating and non-circulating items for patron needs. These items cover all subjects that may be discussed in the instructional classroom. It provides approximately 134 periodicals to support the many courses taught to WCCS students. One TV with VHS/DVD player is housed in the library for student use. The Library management software is powered by the Follett Corporation and is accessible through this web site. There are a total of 54 internet-accessible computers available to students, faculty, and staff to access E-Learning courses, E-books, internet resources, word processing programs, DVDs, CD-ROM programs and the library holdings.
You may contact the library by calling (334-876-9344 or 334-876-9345)via email: sharon.walker@wccs.edu for any questions or concerns. Additionally, you can also arrange for individual library or group instruction sessions in person, by phone, or via email.
Library Hours
WCCS Library Physical and Virtual Hours
Monday and Wednesday 7:00 am to 6:00 pm
Tuesday - 7:00 am to 4:30 pm
Thursday - 8:00 am to 4:30 pm
Friday – 8:00 am to 12 noon
Phone: 334-876-9345 or 334-876-9344
Virtual Phone Contact: 334-218-4255
For questions, contact library staff at library@wccs.edu.
Digital Resources
The WCCS Library will continue to encourage the use of online library services. Students have access to a wide range of electronic resources to help with research (Destiny Online Card Catalog, LibGuides, Online Tutorials, Alabama Virtual Library, Online Databases, etc.).
Library Sessions
The library will provide Virtual Research Sessions or Information Literacy Sessions by request via Microsoft TEAMS or Zoom- Contact library staff at library@wccs.edu to schedule a session.
Curbside Services
Curbside pick-up of library materials may also be requested and fulfilled by appointment. To use curbside pickup, patrons may make their request over the phone, via email, or through the online Library Request Form. Fines and fees will be extended past the usual time frames to allow flexible returns.
Notes
- Hours may vary during Semester Breaks and Holidays. Temporary hours are posted at the entrance of the library prior to schedule changes and are available by calling your campus library at 334-876-9344 or 334-876-9345.
- A link to the library page is embedded in every CANVAS course shell.