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LIBRARY SERVICES POLICIES

Library Services Policies

The mission of Library Services is to provide an excellent collection of information resources to meet the curricular, research, and enrichment needs of our current students, faculty, and staff (i.e., affiliates); Library Services teaches information literacy skills in individual and group settings, thereby empowering our students to become successful, lifelong learners and informed citizens of their community; creates learning spaces that promote individual and collaborative work; and continues research and investment in technological innovations for expanded access to resources to all campuses and online users in support of the college’s diverse curriculum. Additionally, the program provides resources and services relevant to the growth and cultural development of the Pellissippi State community, including non-affiliated community members.

Libraries located at the Blount County, Division Street, Hardin Valley, Magnolia, and Strawberry Plains campuses provide collections, services, and learning spaces to all campus visitors. A significant portion of the Libraries’ collections are digital and can be accessed by Pellissippi State affiliates both on- and off-campus. Library privileges are contingent upon adherence to the Libraries’ policies. Non-affiliated community members have limited access to resources and services. The Hardin Valley Library contains most of the physical materials. Except for reserve materials, Libraries’ collections can be shared via intercampus loan. Agreements with non-affiliated libraries provide additional resources.

1. The Dean of Library Services will report all operational policies to the President once a year. The Dean has discretion to create or change policies. The Dean will notify the President’s Council of significant changes as necessary. The Libraries’ policies and additional information are available on the Libraries’ website (www.pstcc.edu/library). These include:
   • Hours and Locations
   • Directory
   • Use of Library Spaces
   • Accessibility and Compliance
   • Borrowing Policies
   • Course Reserves
   • Interlibrary Loan Services
   • Reference Services
   • Instruction and Tutorials
   • Collections
   • Donations and Gifts
   • Exhibits and Displays
   • Group Study Rooms
   • Service Agreements with Non-Affiliated Libraries
   • Support for Distance Education

The Dean of Library Services will ensure the Libraries’ policies are current.

Approved: Executive Council, March 4, 1991
Editorial Changes, May 3, 1993
Approved: President Allen G. Edwards, December 16, 1997
Approved: President Allen G. Edwards, December 15, 2003
Editorial Changes, May 26, 2006
Reviewed: President’s Staff, November 17, 2008
Approved: President Allen G. Edwards, November 17, 2008
Reviewed/Recommended: President’s Staff, June 6, 2011
Approved: President Allen G. Edwards, June 6, 2011
Editorial Changes, June 22, 2012
Reviewed/Recommended: President’s Council, Nov. 21, 2016
Approved: President L. Anthony Wise, Jr., Nov. 21, 2016
Reviewed/Recommended: President’s Council, November 28, 2022
Approved: President L. Anthony Wise, Jr., November 28, 2022