Library Hours: Monday 鈥� Thursday: 8:30 AM 鈥� 7:00 PM Friday: 8:30 AM 鈥� 5:00 PM Saturday 鈥� Sunday: Closed
Hollis F. Price Library
Welcome to the Hollis F. Price Library! I am proud to be a 1985 graduate of 冈本视频. 聽I am even more proud to work at the library named after the 1st African American President, Dr. Hollis Freeman Price. The library has print, online, audio, and special resources to meet your research, reading, and writing needs. 聽There is also a Technology Lab, African American Literature Collection (Sweeney Room), Writing Center, Zen Zone, Seed Library, Small Business Center, and private study rooms for your convenience. 聽For more details, ask at the Information Desk, email us at聽library@loc.edu, call us at 901-435-1350 or reach us via Teams.
We’re Here for You – Magic Happens Here!
Stacey J. Smith
Director of Library and Information Services
Mission
The Hollis F. Price Library鈥檚 mission is to provide reference and instructional services to the college community and to ensure that students and faculty members have access to essential resources.
Staff
Library Hours
Monday 鈥� Thursday: 8:30 AM 鈥� 6:00 PM
Friday: 8:30 AM 鈥� 5:00 PM
Saturday 鈥� Sunday: Closed
One-on-one instruction is available by calling 901-435-1350 or by emailing library@loc.edu to schedule an appointment.
冈本视频 The Library
The Hollis F. Price Library was named after Dr. Hollis Freeman Price (1941-1982) the first African American President of 冈本视频. The award-winning facility features an astounding mosaic mural by renown New York artist, Ben Shahn. In addition to a collection of books, periodicals, DVDs, CD鈥檚 and special collections, the Hollis F. Price Library has an online catalog, electronic databases, access to the countless sources and desk top workstations. You may also check out laptops, digital cameras, scientific calculators, ear buds, flashdrives and video recorders.
The Library of Congress Classification System is used to locate all materials. The Hollis F. Price Library is staffed by five professionals who have years of experience to support and assist your research, writing and development needs.
The Hollis F. Price Library houses a collection of more than 120,000 volumes and subscribes to more than 300 periodicals. The library provides open-access to the entire collection. Seating capacity is 300. The library is open six days per week while classes are in session.
The library鈥檚 Sweeney Collection, named after former college president Frank Sweeney (1929-1940) is a special collection of books by and about African Americans that contains over 8,500 volumes. The collection includes many rare first editions including titles that date back as far as 1858.
The library also houses the College archives, materials that document 冈本视频鈥檚 history. The archives include the papers and publications of past College presidents, faculty members, and alumni. The Archives also include catalogs, graduation programs, newspapers, obituaries, yearbooks, and lots of photographs.
The library has reciprocal borrowing agreements with the University of Memphis, Christian Brothers University, Rhodes College and Southwest Tennessee Community College. Our students can borrow from the respective collections by showing their college ID. Check their websites for locations, times, and restrictions.
Online Catalog
Resources By Schools
Area College Libraries
Electronic Databases
Additional Sources
Library Use Updates
- Wearing a mask or any protective covering is optional in the library
- To check out any material, you must have a valid Student ID.
- Students may check out up to 20 books for 28 days.
- Faculty and Staff may check out up to 25 books for the semester.
- Alumni may check out 10 books for 14 days.
- Loan periods for equipment, audiovisuals, and other supplies vary, please call, or ask at the Information Desk.
- The group study rooms and private study carrels (on the upper floor) are available on a first come first serve basis
- No food is allowed in the library; you may bring in water bottles or covered beverage containers.
- If you need to check out a book, please check the online catalog for its availability in advance. You can place a hold on it, email us or call us to hold it for you.
- We will hold books at the Information desk for 5 days.
Library Instruction/Orientation
Library instruction is provided during each semester through the Freshman Seminar experience. Sessions for subject specific classes are available throughout the academic year and during summer sessions. Numerous topics are covered including: circulation policies and procedures, and research strategies and resources (print and electronic). The librarians can assist in planning assignments, preparing the research paper, training for using the Internet and Microsoft applications (Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel) and supplying bibliographies or lists of appropriate resources (i.e., electronic resources).
Confidentiality Of Patron's Record
The Library observes the American Library Association (ALA) guidelines in regard to the confidentiality of Library records. The circulation records and other records that identify a patron name with specific materials are held in confidence. The Library staff will not disclose the name of a person who has a particular item checked out.
Copyright
The Library follows the provisions of the United States Copyright Law. Under no circumstances will the Library duplicate or place on reserve, material in violation of the Copyright law. Notices are posted for patrons using self-service copy machines to inform them to adhere to provisions of the Copyright Law. Additional information on the Copyright Laws may be found at:聽