Library Services

The Library, which is located in the Student Resource Center building, houses approximately 25,000 volumes and 144 periodicals. In addition to the printed volumes the library’s collection includes books on CD and cassette, and instructional videocassettes and DVDs. These materials are part of an ever-growing collection which provides a wide range of information to support the educational programs of the institution and complement the learning styles of library patrons. NC-LIVE offers access to resources found in newspapers, periodicals, and professional journals. Computers are available for Internet access and word processing.

Although the Library collection is not community-oriented, the Library is open to anyone who wishes to use it, and an effort is made to provide materials of a general nature in the collection. In-house use of library materials is unrestricted; however, a patron must be at least sixteen years of age and a Bladen County resident in order to be issued a library card. A valid library card (no overdues or fines) is required to check out materials for home use and to access library computers.

The Library is a participant in the North Carolina Community College System CCLINC (Community College Libraries in North Carolina), a member of the North Carolina Information Network, and a selective user of OCLC (On-line Computer Library Center). These alliances provide access to the resources owned by community colleges across the state, the State Library of North Carolina and other participating libraries in North Carolina and throughout the nation. These resources are available, upon request through interlibrary loan, to all patrons of the Library.

Remote access to resources and services is provided through the following website:

Bladen Community College Library Homepage: http://www.bladen.cc.nc.us/lrc/index.html

Students may obtain a campus ID card and parking permit by visiting the library with their printed class schedule showing their program of study and a zero balance.  Both ID cards and parking permits are valid for one academic year.