The Columbia-Greene Community College Library & Media Services supports the college mission by providing access to information services, resources, and instruction central to student success. The library supports the academic programs, diverse cultural interests, intellectual growth, and general needs of the entire college community.
The two-story college library is located at the north end of the Main Building. It occupies 15,900 square feet and has a seating capacity for approximately 100.
The library features Wi-Fi, printing, and several desktop computers with full internet access. In addition, the library provides a variety of study spaces including a group study room.
The physical collection is approximately 70,000 books in addition to print periodical subscriptions, archival microfilm, and DVDs. Special collections include the Ettelt Children’s Collection, young adult fiction, popular fiction, Local History/Rare Books, and a collection of local maps.
Additionally, the library subscribes to dozens of online databases. These databases provide access to scholarly, magazine, and newspaper articles, most of which are available in full text. Database access also includes e-books, streaming video and audio that support research, teaching, and learning. The library provides access to complimentary digital subscriptions to The New York Times and The Wall Street Journal for all students, staff, and faculty.
Students are encouraged to discover the many library services offered. These include library instruction, reference services, individual research consultations, and resource sharing/Interlibrary loan. Librarians build and maintain a variety of online study guides for specific class projects, citing sources, and tutorials. Guides include links to subject- specific databases, information on selecting a research topic, citing sources, and credible websites. The library also maintains a channel on YouTube to aid in using the online catalog and other tutorials.
The library staff is eager to assist students with all research needs. Librarians conduct frequent mini courses in the use of the library. These mini-courses are designed to teach the information literacy skills necessary for successful college-level research. These courses are taught face-to-face and online each semester.
Media Services include technical support and equipment for instructional purposes for faculty, students, and community groups. Other responsibilities include maintenance and distribution of audio-visual equipment used in the classroom setting, as well as other on-campus programs and activities.
The library supports and complies with New York State Law (New York State Civil Practice Law & Rules 4509, Chapter 112, Laws of 1988) with respect to the confidentiality of library records, including, but not limited to the circulation of materials, database searches, interlibrary loan transactions, reference queries, and course reserve requests.
All library records relating to an individual patron’s use of the library and its resources are confidential. These records may be consulted and used by library staff while carrying out library operations but will not be disclosed to others except upon the request or consent of the library user, or pursuant to subpoena, court order, or otherwise required by law.
Library Hours are posted on the website. The Library’s main number is: 518-697-6390 or contact us via email at reference@sunycgcc.edu