Library

Contact Information

Chair: Johanna Bjork, MLS
E-mail:  jcbjork@lcsc.edu
Office: LIB 119
Phone: 208-792-2395
FAX: 208-792-2831
Web: http://www.lcsc.edu/library

The Library provides research resources, services, technology, and spaces to support student and faculty research. Library hours are posted on the Library's webpage and at the building's entrance.

The Library houses an extensive array of both print and electronic resources, boasting over 55,737 print items, including books, magazines, journals, and newspapers. Additionally, our website grants access to a vast digital collection, offering over 91,477 eResources, encompassing journals, newspapers, magazines, and eBooks, as well as 124,858 streaming media options. We provide various technology amenities, including desktop computers, 15 laptops available for checkout, Wi-Fi hotspots, in-building Wi-Fi access, wireless printing, a color printer, two scanners, and 8 study rooms.

Library Collections and Information 

The Library collections are comprised of print and eResources, books, curriculum materials (primarily K-12), media, government documents, microfilms and serials. Special collections include the Lewis-Clark Centennial Collection of Pacific Northwest materials; children and young adult literature; elementary and secondary curriculum, the College Archives, and the Allan H. Smith Collection. The Library subscribes to essential academic databases for undergraduate research to meet curricular and program needs. Resources that are not available in the Library collections can often be obtained through interlibrary loan. Interlibrary loan is a service offered to LC students, faculty, and staff.

Current LC State students, faculty, and staff can access over 91,477 eResources (journals, newspapers, magazines, and eBooks) and 124,858 streaming media off-campus. For more details and login information, visit the Library's Off-Campus Access information page. 

The Library Advisory Committee convenes twice per semester and consists of two division faculty members, a student, an eLearning representative, an Institutional Research representative, and the Library Director.

The Library is a member of Libraries of the Inland Northwest (LINC), OCLC (Online Computer Library Center), and NIAL (Network of Idaho Academic Libraries). 

WarriorOne card (LC Student ID) are required to check out materials.

Research Assistance and Instruction

Librarians offer guidance, teaching, and support to students, faculty, and staff in utilizing resource materials, whether in print or electronic form. They provide personalized instruction to aid in research, including crafting research strategies, identifying resources, and evaluating their quality. Research Appointments can be scheduled either via Zoom or in person. Additionally, the Library provides online tutorials for self-paced, in-depth learning, and students can seek assistance at any time using the "Ask a Librarian!" service

The Library employs a variety of instructional methods to help students develop the full range of information literacy skills needed to succeed in their courses and meet the expectations of their future employers. Together with division faculty, the librarians develop instructional sessions and subject guides. 

Other LC State offices located in the Library and Library Building

Contact

For more information please visit the Circulation desk or our webpage at https://www.lcsc.edu/library/, call 208-792-2396, or email library@lcsc.edu

Bjork, Johanna, MLS, Director

Cromer, Jennifer J, MLIS, Librarian

Hankins, Jennifer, MLIS, Librarian