La Plata Campus Library Hours/Information
Spring Semester Hours: January 23 - May 14, 2008
Monday - Thursday 8 a.m. - 10 p.m.
Friday 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Saturday 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Sunday 12 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Closed March 19 - 23 (Spring Break)
Between
Semester Hours: May 15 - June 3 and
July 28 - August 28, 2008
Monday - Thursday 8 a.m. - 7 p.m.
Friday 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Saturday 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Closed Sunday
Closed May 24 - 26 (Memorial Day)
Summer Session:
June 4 - July 27, 2008
Monday - Thursday 8 a.m. - 10 p.m.
Friday 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Saturday 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Closed Sunday
Closed July 4,5 (Independence Day)
Location
The college is located at 8730 Mitchell Road, La Plata, MD., off Md. Route 301, about 5 miles south of Waldorf, MD. The
library is located in
the LR building.
See campus map.
Resources
The library's resources include books, periodicals, audio-visual materials, computer databases, and the Internet.
Books: The library contains approximately
50,000 volumes.
Reference Books: The library has about 2,000 reference volumes
covering many subject areas. The law collection includes codes, cases,
regulations, and encyclopedias for both the U.S. and Maryland. All reference materials are for use in the library only.
Periodicals: The Library
holds upwards of 3,000 periodicals in a combination of print, database, and
microfilm formats. We have several print and online periodical indexes. Periodicals do not circulate outside of the library.
Audio-visual Material: The library
holds over 5,000 audiovisual items, including videotapes, audio-tapes, slides,
and CD-ROMs. These items circulate only to instructors but may be used in the
library by others.
Computer Resources: The library has over 60 computer workstations
which offer access to the Internet, Microsoft Office programs, and CSM course
software. From
these computers, customers can access our periodical databases and other resources.
Miscellaneous Resources:
The library maintains a collection of popular paperback books and a growing collection of
audiobooks. A copier is located in the microfilm room
for student use.
Southern Maryland Studies Center: The SMSC is a research center of materials dealing with the history and culture of Southern Maryland (Charles,
St. Mary's, and Calvert Counties). The SMSC holds about 3,000 books and periodicals as
well as document collections.
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