Palm Beach Gardens Library
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Hours of Operation
Monday - Thursday: 8 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Friday: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Saturday & Sunday: Closed
Location
Library Learning & Resource Center (LLRC) Building See Campus Map
Exit at PGA Boulevard. Go east 1.5 miles. Turn right into the main entrance of the campus. Take the first left and
follow the road to the LL Building parking lot. (Copper Lot)
Head west on PGA Boulevard 1.1 miles to the main entrance of the campus, on the left. Turn into the entrance and take the first left. Follow the road to the LL Building parking lot. (Copper Lot)
Take the Palm Beach Gardens exit. Turn left on PGA Boulevard. Travel east 3.4 miles. Turn right into the main entrance of the campus. Take the first left and follow the road to the LL Building parking lot. (Copper Lot)
Services
Library Information (561) 207-5800
Library Materials Requests (561) 207-5803
LL 117
Responsible for the purchase of books and other material for the library. Faculty
requests are always welcome.
Circulation (561) 207-5800
Books, laptop computers, and calculators are available for loan at our Circulation
Desk. Renew, return, and pay for overdue items here.
Computers/Printers
The LLRC has over 50 computers available for student use. All computers have Internet
access, MS Word, PowerPoint, Excel and are networked to a printer.
Instructional Support Center (561) 207-5006
LL 123
The Instructional Support Center provides support and services pursuant to the successful
achievement of the college's mission, by providing faculty and staff with copying
service and word processing.
Interlibrary Loan (561) 207-5801
If a particular book or article is not available at the LLRC, a copy can be obtained
through Interlibrary Loan (ILL). Simply complete an ILL form either in the Library
or online. Allow ten days for materials to arrive from other libraries; three to four
days from local sources. Items borrowed through Interlibrary loan may be picked up
at the Circulation Desk.
Library Orientations & Instruction (561) 207-5801
LL 213
An electronic classroom with 36 computers is available for demonstration and instruction
in the use of the library resources. Faculty members may schedule a library orientation
for their classes, which can be customized to specific subjects or assignments. Students
may also call to schedule an appointment for individualized instruction.
PantherCard Kiosk
In order to print from the computers in the LLRC, funds need to be available on your
PantherCard. The PantherCard Kiosk is located on the first floor of the LLRC, and
will accept cash and transfer it to your PantherCard.
Printers / Photocopier / Scanner
Black-and-white and color printers are networked to the computers in the library.
The charge for printing is 10 cents per page for B/W, and fifty cents per page for
color. A photocopier is available for public use, and costs ten cents per page. A
scanner is also available for public use, but a flash drive or access to Google Drive
or DropBox is needed to save scans. There is no cost for scanning.
Professional Teaching & Learning Center
LL 121
A workroom and conference room are available for faculty use.
Reference (561) 207-5801
Reference librarians are ready to guide you to the many resources held in the library
or available on the Internet.
Reserve (561) 207-5800
Professors may place items (articles, notes, books, etc.) on Reserve, but space is
limited. Reserve items are shelved by professor's name at the Circulation Desk and
may be used according to his or her specifications.
Study Areas
Tables and group study rooms are located throughout the library's first and second
floors. To reserve a group study room, call (561) 207-5800.
Wireless Network Access
Wireless Internet connectivity may be found throughout the library. Registered students
may access the Palm Beach State wireless network PAW by using their student ID and
PIN. Faculty/staff may access the network by using their Palm Beach State network
IDs. Laptop computers are available for a 3-hour loan from the Circulation Desk.
The Library Learning Resource Center (LLRC) strives to provide a safe, friendly, engaging and productive environment for all of its users. In order to be successful in this goal, the library has established the Code of Conduct. All users must respect and follow the policies listed below:
Noise & Disruptive Behavior
Disruptive, hostile, or harassing behavior by users is strictly prohibited. Users
who exhibit disruptive or disorderly behavior will be asked to leave the library,
and campus security may be notified.
Food & Beverages
Cold snack food and closed container drinks are allowed. No hot food, meals, or salads
are permitted
Personal Belongings
Library staff are not responsible for personal belongings or any property left in
the library. Any items or belongings found and collected by library staff are returned
to campus security. Library staff reserves the right to inspect all bags, purses,
brief cases and the like.
Children
Children under the age of 12 are prohibited from using the library, except with the
permission of a faculty member/instructor, supervisor or other College official. For
his or her safety, health and welfare, campus security and administration will be
notified of any minor who creates a disturbance or appears to be lost and unattended.
Internet Use
Library computer equipment serves to facilitate access to information for the purposes
of teaching, learning, or conducting research. Users are subject to the Acceptable
Use Policy.
Cell Phones, Headphones, Mobile Devices & Other Equipment
The use of any equipment (e.g. cell phones, headphones, mobile devices) that disrupts
users is prohibited. Cell phones must be placed on vibrate or turned off. Phone conversations
must take place outside of the library. The use of cameras and video recording devices
requires permission from College administration.
Facilities, Equipment & Materials
Cutting, tearing or defacing materials (e.g. books, magazines, newspapers), and tampering
with furniture, computers or other equipment is prohibited. Removing or attempting
to remove library materials, equipment, or property without proper checkout or official
library authorization is a violation of the Code of Conduct.
Palm Beach State College’s Student Code of Conduct is in effect in the LLRC. Users who violate this Code of Conduct will lose their library usage privileges, will be referred to the Dean of Student Services, or will have an academic hold placed on their account.
Palm Beach State College provides access to computers and the Internet/World Wide Web for purposes directly related to education, in an environment…
- which is conducive to learning.
- which is free of illegal or malicious acts.
- which shows respect for others through proper network etiquette.
- For any illegal purposes.
- To transmit information containing harassing, threatening, obscene, discriminatory, indecent, lewd or lascivious material whether by email or other internet resources.
- To access information containing obscene, indecent, lewd or lascivious material.
- With a login account assigned to someone else. Forgery or attempted forgery of email messages is prohibited.
- In such a way as to interfere with or disrupt network users, services or equipment.
- To transmit any material in violation of any U.S. or state laws or regulations such as Copyright Law including plagiarism.
By using this resource, you agree to comply with the statements above. Failure to comply might result in disciplinary action.
Circulation Desk (561) 207-5800
Check out books, reserve materials, and a variety of resources through your campus
Circulation Desk.
Library Card
Your PantherCard is your library card and allows access to photocopiers and printers.
Loan Periods
Most books may be checked out for 21 days.
Overdue Fines
Late book returns (21 day loans) are charged 10 cents per day.
Reserve Items
Textbooks or materials that have been placed at the reserve desk by an instructor
may be checked out for use in the library, usually for a period of 4 hours. Late returns
are charged $1 per hour.
Renewing Books
Most books can be renewed twice, unless there is a hold or recall on them. Renewals
can be done onsite or online via MyAccount. Interlibrary loan books must be renewed by the ILL department.
- Onsite renewals are done at the Circulation Desk.
- Online renewals are done using MyAccount
eBooks
The library owns over 40,000 ebook titles that can be accessed via our catalog. A valid PantherCard number and PIN is required to read the full text of ebooks. The PantherCard number
is located on the back of the card and begins with 24901. The PIN is your 4 digit
birth month and year (MMYY).
Departments | Phone Number |
---|---|
Administration | 561-207-5811 |
General Library Information | 561-207-5800 |
Circulation | 561-207-5800 |
Instructional Support Center | 561-207-5006 |
Interlibrary Loan | 561-207-5801 |
Reference | 561-207-5801 |
Reserve | 561-207-5800 |
Name | Title | Phone Number | |
---|---|---|---|
David Pena | Library Director | 561-207-5810 | penad@palmbeachstate.edu |
Michael Bailey | Acquisitions | 561-207-5803 | baileym@palmbeachstate.edu |
Amanda Chick | Circulation Manager | 561-207-5800 | chicka@palmbeachstate.edu |
Deema Gichi | Library Assistant I | 561-207-5800 | gichid@palmbeachstate.edu |
Noora Gichi | Client Technology Assistant I | 561-207-5815 | gichin@palmbeachstate.edu |
Lisa Hogan | Librarian / Assoc. Professor Reference / Instruction Technical Services |
561-207-5812 | hoganl@palmbeachstate.edu |
Heather Judge | Library Assistant I | 561-207-5802 | judgeh@palmbeachstate.edu |
Virginia Lynch | Instructional Support Asst | 561-207-5002 | lynchv@palmbeachstate.edu |
Roseann Melillo | Instructional Support Asst | 561-207-5004 | melillor@palmbeachstate.edu |
Alissa Morel | Librarian | 561-207-5801 | morela@palmbeachstate.edu |
Vincent Paone | Library Assistant I | 561-207-5800 | paonev@palmbeachstate.edu |
Suzanne Pearce | Library Assistant I | 561-207-5800 | pearces@palmbeachstate.edu |
Janet Ramirez | Administrative Assistant | 561-207-5811 | ramirezj@palmbeachstate.edu |
Susan Setterlund | Librarian / Professor I Reference / Instruction |
561-207-5824 | setterls@palmbeachstate.edu |
Alia Spencer | Librarian / Professor I Reference / Instruction |
561-207-5823 | spencera@palmbeachstate.edu |
Bonnita Underwood | Library Technician I | 561-207-5813 | underwob@palmbeachstate.edu |
Jane Walter | Library Assistant I | 561-207-5800 | walterj@palmbeachstate.edu |
Bonnie Walton | Instructional Support Specialist | 561-207-5006 | waltonb@palmbeachstate.edu |
Maizy Wedderburn | Librarian | 561-207-5801 | wedderbm@palmbeachstate.edu |
Mindy White | Instructional Support Assistant | 561-207-5001 | whitem@palmbeachstate.edu |
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