Library Mission
The at Nash Community College provides collections, resources, and services to support academic success, professional development, life-long learning, and recreational reading.
Library Cards
Students and employees of Nash Community College (°µÍø½ûÇø) should use their °µÍø½ûÇø photo identification (ID) card to borrow books and other items. °µÍø½ûÇø photo ID cards are made at the Student Access and Success Services welcome desk in building A.Ìý°µÍø½ûÇø alumni and residents of Nash County may borrow books and other items by applying for a °µÍø½ûÇø Library Card with thisÌý. These patrons must present a government-issued photo ID card with their °µÍø½ûÇø Library card to borrow books and other items. Parental permission is required for minors who are not °µÍø½ûÇø students.Ìý
Computer Lab
The Library computer lab provides technology for student success. Public patrons from Nash County are also welcome. Software includes Microsoft Office Suite, Dreamweaver, Photoshop, InDesign, Blender, Unity, and Unreal Engine and a variety of web browsers are available. Patrons may print from computers in the Library computer lab. Webcams and headphones may be borrowed from the service desk.Ìý
Other Services
LibGuides
LibGuides is a user-friendly content management system used by members of the library team to curate web guides to assist patrons with research projects.
(252) 451-8248 or email ncclibrary@nashcc.edu.
Hours
8AM – 1PM
Related Links
Library Collections
The Library’s documents the priorities for the acquisition of new books, films, digital collections, and other learning resources.
Digital Collections
The °µÍø½ûÇø Library provides 24/7 access to ebooks, audiobooks, full-text articles in academic journals and newspapers, images, films, videos, and other online learning resources. Use the Related Links menu to access online resources. Some of these resources are open access while others require a °µÍø½ûÇø username and password. Some require a State Library Card, follow instructions to apply online.
°µÍø½ûÇø students, faculty, staff, and community patrons may also request a account for access to a curated digital collection of ebooks and audiobooks. After an account is established, download the free Libby app to borrow and read/listen to books on preferred devices; smartphones, tablets, or computers. Patrons may recommend books to add to the collection through the Libby website or the Libby app.
Legacy Collections
Tim Valentine Collection
Tim Valentine Jr. was born in Rocky Mount, North Carolina, and practiced law in Nash County. During World War II he served in the Army Air Force in the Pacific Theater. He also served as a representative for the people of this region in the North Carolina General Assembly and the United States Congress. The Tim Valentine Collection contains scrapbooks, photo albums, photographs, documents, artifacts, and other materials. Many treasures of the collection are on display in the Tim Valentine Study Room. Other items are preserved in the library’s archives and are available for use by request. and .
College Archives
The °µÍø½ûÇø Archives contain catalogs, brochures, newsletters, reports, scrapbooks, and other material relating to the history of the college. Material may be used in the library for research, and several scrapbooks are available online at , sponsored by the North Carolina Digital Heritage Center.
Film Collections
A film collection in DVD format includes popular movies and award winners. No Internet or streaming service required. A digital Films on Demand Video Collection is available in .
Early Childhood Collection
The Early Childhood book collection supports the Early Childhood Education program at °µÍø½ûÇø with books written for young children. These books may also be borrowed for reading to children at home or to read favorite books from your childhood.
Teaching and Learning Collection
Books in the Teaching and Learning Collection promote professional development for faculty and staff and support student academic success and the development of valuable skills for university transfer and transitioning from college to the workforce.
Young Adult Collection
Books written for Young Adults include Adventure, Fantasy, History, Horror, Romance, Science Fiction, and other genres.
Graphic Literature Collection
This collection of sequential narrative art features current fiction and nonfiction, as well as graphic renditions of classic literature. Bestsellers and award winners connect the written word with visual art for captivating storytelling.
Small Business Collection
This book collection supports the Small Business Center at °µÍø½ûÇø. Entrepreneurs will find information and inspiration for developing a new small business or enhancing an established small business.
North Carolina Collection
Explore our great state with the North Carolina book collection. Topics include culture, folklore, food, heritage, history, politics, religion, sports, and much more. This non-fiction collection includes many award-winning books.
Magazines, Newspapers & Professional Journals
This print collection features local, state, and national newspapers, trade publications, academic journals, and popular magazines. The focus is on publications that support °µÍø½ûÇø programs.
Library Exchanges
Little Free Library
TheÌýis a global public service. These tiny libraries can be found in all 50 states of the USA and all 7 continents on ourÌýplanet. There are two on theÌýNash Community College (°µÍø½ûÇø) campus. The first is in front of the Betsy B. Currin Child Development Center. The second, funded by the °µÍø½ûÇø Foundation, can be found along the sidewalk to theÌýScience and Technology building.ÌýWe encourage you to borrow and share books to promote the joy of reading. There is aÌýthat can help youÌýfind other Little Free Libraries.Ìý
Interlibrary Loan
Cooperative Borrowing
Cooperative borrowing agreements with Joyner Library at East Carolina University (ECU) and the Elizabeth Braswell Pearsall Library at North Carolina Wesleyan University (NCWU) permit current °µÍø½ûÇø students and employees to borrow books directly from those libraries. Come to the °µÍø½ûÇø Library service desk or send a request by email toÌýncclibrary@nashcc.edu for a cooperative borrowing letter of introduction. This letter, along with an °µÍø½ûÇø photo ID card, is required when completing a borrower’s application at ECU and NCWU.
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