What are the Library's hours?
The library is open Monday through Saturday when classes are in session.
Normally, the Library opens at 7:30 a.m. Monday - Friday and 8:00 a.m. on Saturday and closes at 9:00 p.m., Monday – Thursday and 4:30 p.m., Friday. Fall and Spring Semester, the Library closes at 4:00 on Saturday. Summer Semester, the Library closes at noon on Saturday.
For the latest information on library hours, check the Library's web page.
Does the Library have an internet web page?
Go to http://www.volstate.edu/library to view the Library web page. It contains links to the Library's Catalog, electronic indexes and online journals and magazines, suggested web sites, and information to help you use the Library successfully.
How do I get a Library card?
To borrow items at the Vol State Library, you must have a library card. The Vol State ID is the library card for students, staff and faculty. Community patrons must present a valid Tennessee driver's license to be issued a library card.
Who can I ask for help in the Library?
The entire Library staff is willing to help you. If you need reference assistance, you may ask at the Reference Desk, call 615-230-3405, or e-mail librarian@volstate.edu. If you have a question about checking out materials, ask at the Circulation Desk or call 615-452-8600 x3402.
Where do I learn how to use the Library's resources?
There is a Library tutorial on the Library's web page. Under "Library Instruction," click on "SearchPath Student Tutorial". Many instructors require students to complete the student tutorial and successfully complete the quiz.
Can I search the Library's catalog from home?
Yes. Go to the Library's web page at http://www.volstate.edu/library and click on "Thigpen Library Catalog " under "Find books and media".
Can I access the Library's full-text electronic resources from home?
Yes. Remote access to the Library's electronic resources is available through the Library's web page. Under “Find articles” click on E-Resources A – Z or E-Resources by subject. Click "Off-Campus Login" to be connected to the database you select. If you need assistance, call 615-230-3405.
Does the Library have internet access?
Yes; the Library provides internet access for educational research. A guide to evaluating web pages can be found on the Library's web page at http://www.volstate.edu/library. Under "Research Assistance " click on "Web page evaluation ."
Are the Library computers for the visually impaired?
Yes; the Library's catalog, electronic databases, and the internet can be searched on a computer equipped with zoom-text software.
Are photocopiers, computers, a typewriter, ... in the Library?
Yes, yes, and yes! An open academic computer lab is available and frequently staffed with a student computer lab assistant to answer computer questions.
Does the Library have any fun books?
A rotating collection of browsing books, books on audiocassette, and books on CD are provided by the Friends of the Library Endowment Fund.
Is it OK for people who live in the community to come to the Library?
Yes; community patrons may do research and request and receive a borrower's card.
