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Circulation Services
Community (non-student) library cards are available to residents
of Pinellas County. Applicants must be 14 years old and reside in
cities that belong to the Pinellas Public Library Cooperative.
Children’s library cards must be requested and signed for by a
parent or legal guardian.
St. Petersburg College issues student ID cards that also are used as library cards. Students are financially responsible for all items borrowed on their ID card.
Library materials may be returned to any member library of the
Pinellas Public Library Cooperative or to any SPC campus library.
Lost or stolen cards should be promptly reported to avoid
unauthorized use. Damage, loss or late return of materials will
result in fines or other charges.
Library Collection
The library offers traditional print materials and audio-visual and electronic media.
Books: Fiction and nonfiction for a variety of tastes and
interests, best-sellers, books for children, teens and adults
serve community users and student users.
Magazines and newspapers: The library has print subscriptions to
more than 150 magazines, journals and newspapers.
Audio-visuals and electronic media: Videotapes, audio cassettes, CDs, CD-ROMs and DVDs are available, including curriculum and instructional materials, music, feature movies, documentary/educational films and spoken word/audio books. Equipment is available in the library for viewing and listening.
Library Web Site and Online Catalog
The Web site for the Seminole Community Library at St. Petersburg College, Seminole Campus is www. spcollege.edu/SCL.
The Web site for the library catalog and college-supported resources is http://www.spcollege.edu/central/libonline.
Library users also have access, via the library Web site, to other
online library catalogs of the Pinellas Public Library
Cooperative, other Tampa Bay area libraries, and the
Anywhere-Anytime Library, a combined online catalog covering
public and academic libraries in the area.
Databases licensed by St. Petersburg College require a user name and password, which can be obtained at the library.
Electronic books can be accessed through the library Web site and through SPC Library Online.
Reference Services
Reference librarians help patrons make the best use of the
library’s resources, and assist them in finding information on
virtually any subject. Requests for information are filled from a
wide variety of sources, including the library’s print collection,
online databases, and the library’s directory of high-quality Web
sites.
Research Guides
Guides to library use, subject bibliographies and pathfinders are available in the library and the Library Online.
Youth Services
The library provides a collection of books, magazines, videos, audio cassettes, read-alongs, CDs, CD-ROMs and DVDs.
Children’s Library: An engaging environment for reading
and learning for toddlers, preschoolers,
and elementary-age students. In addition to books and
other materials, the Children’s Library is equipped with six
computers, delightful design features and a children’s restroom.
“The Zone”: Especially designed by and for middle school and high school students. Comfortable seating, audio-equipped “egg chairs,” computers and a well-stocked collection of teen books and magazines.
Reserve Materials for Students
Reserve materials for college courses require a SPC student ID. Reserved materials may be articles, books, sample tests or videos.
Electronic versions of reserve materials are available for some
courses through the Library Online.
Interlibrary Loan and Reciprocal Borrowing
Interlibrary loans provide a way for users to request library materials from other libraries. Materials are sent to the library for your use. Ask for assistance.
Courses, Workshops, and Instruction
The library offers both campus and online library instruction
courses, which are taken for credit.
Computers for Students and Community Users
The library has computer workstations connected to the Internet
for use by community users and students.
Services for the Disabled
Equipment and materials to assist students with disabilities and community users are available, including computer workstations connected to the Internet for visually impaired users.
Copiers and Printers
Use of copiers and printers is available in the library for a
nominal fee.
Meeting Spaces
There are five classrooms, three program rooms, three conference
rooms, and six study rooms. College- and city-sponsored activities
have first priority for use of the classrooms, program rooms and
conference rooms. However, spaces will be available for use by
local organizations, subject to scheduling and policy
requirements. Study rooms are available on a first-come,
first-served basis.
Programs and Activities
The library provides a variety of programs and activities for all ages – seminars, workshops, story times, summer reading clubs, puppet shows, book discussions, movies, Friends of the Library presentations and informational programs.
Visit
http://www.spcollege.edu/scl/events.htm for the library's
programs and activities.
Library Supporters
Volunteers: The library depends on a dedicated corps of volunteers
to assist staff.
Friends of the Library: Friends are the library’s cheerleaders and
fundraisers. In addition to supplementing the library’s budget,
the Friends offer entertaining and informative monthly programs,
September through May.
Library Advisory Board: This five-member board advises the library director on policy issues.
Library Youth Advisory Board (LYAB): Open to middle school or high school students in the greater Seminole area, the LYAB advises the library staff on collections, programming and services for youth.
The Seminole Community Library at St. Petersburg College, Seminole
Campus, is a member of the Pinellas Public Library Cooperative,
Tampa Bay Library Consortium, College Center for Library
Automation and the Southeastern Library Network. |
