Computer Use
Group Study Rooms
Hours of Operation
Interlibrary Loan
Library Privileges
Operational Policies
Overdue or Lost Items
Photocopiers
Remote Access Instructions
Request New Materials
Reserve
Circulating Materials
Audio
Sound recordings in the main collection circulate to all patrons for 28 days. Students and community members may check out audio CDs for use in the library.
Books
Faculty, students, staff and community members may check out books from the circulating collection, the popular collection and the nook for 28 days. Books in the reference and career collections are only for use within the library. Faculty members and staff may renew books indefinitely and students may renew books twice. Students must return all books by the end of the semester, regardless of the check-out date.
Materials may be recalled at any time and are due as requested.
There is a limit on the number of books an individual may borrow.
Students: 25 books
Faculty/Staff: 25 books
Community Members: 10 books
CD-ROMs
Faculty and staff may check out CD-ROMs for use on campus. Students and community members may check out CD-ROMs for use in the library.
DVDs
Faculty and staff may check out DVDs for use on campus. Students and community members may check out DVDs for use in the library.
Periodicals
All users may check out periodicals for one week, with the exception of current issues. All users may renew periodicals once. There is a limit of 10 per patron.
Videos
Faculty and staff may check out videos for use on campus. Students and community members may check out videos for use within the library.
Computer Use in the Library
The primary purpose for having computers in the library is to assist students with research related to their coursework at the College. At times when the demand for computers exceeds availability, priority will be as follows:
- Currently-enrolled students, faculty and staff engaged in research for coursework or business of the College.
- Currently-enrolled students, faculty and staff conducting research not related to coursework.
- Community members engaged in research.
The library enforces these priorities by limiting computer time to 30 minutes, restricting use to persons with higher priority or restricting activities not related to research. Any other use of computers must be approved in advance by the library staff.
Patrons should understand and abide by the provisions of the College's Computer Use Policy, the PVCC Computing Handbook and the VCCS Computer Ethics Agreement. Some important policies include the prohibition of online chat groups, excessive or irrelevant Internet usage, online gaming and using or copying software in violation of license agreement or copyright. Please read the online manuals for additional information:
Laptop Computers
Students who are currently enrolled at PVCC may check out laptop computers for use in the library on a first-come, first-served basis. All laptops have wireless Internet access and print materials to the photocopier. DVD drives are available. Please do not leave laptops unattended in the library. In the event of loss or damage to a laptop computer, the borrower will be charged the original cost or actual cost of a comparable item. Laptops must be checked in 30 minutes before closing.
Group Study Rooms
There are six rooms available for group study. To reserve a room, sign up in the notebook at the circulation desk.
The six group study rooms are primarily for student groups to use. Groups may sign up in advance at the circulation desk to reserve a room for up to 3 hours. Individuals may use a room as long as they do not reserve them and must leave if a group needs the room. Individuals may reserve a room for class-related recordings or similar activities.
Hours of Operation
Fall and Spring Semesters:
Monday - Thursday: 8 a.m. to 9:30 p.m.
Friday: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Saturday: 9 a.m. to noon
Summer Session:
Monday - Thursday: 8 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Friday - Sunday: closed.
When school is not in session, the library is open:
Monday - Friday: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Check the PVCC home page for any holiday closings.
Interlibrary Loan
Interlibrary loan is a service providing access to coursework-related materials that are not available in the Jessup Library. Through interlibrary loan, patrons may borrow books and acquire photocopies of journal articles from other libraries in the Commonwealth of Virginia and the United States.
Faculty, staff and PVCC degree-program students, including Mary Baldwin, ODU and other distance education students, may use this service within the limits and guidelines of the interlibrary loan code, copyright code and the lending policies of each library. Community members should use the interlibrary loan services at the Jefferson Madison Regional Library in Charlottesville. Students may request up to three books at a time and cannot order additional titles until the previous transactions are complete. Books published during the current year, course textbooks and other materials used as texts are not available for loan. Students may request up to six periodical articles at a time and cannot request additional articles until all previous transactions are complete. The borrower is responsible for returning all books to the Jessup Library. If a book is damaged or lost, the borrower is responsible for all fees charged by the lending library. If the borrower fails to pay the fines, PVCC will suspend interlibrary loan privileges and place a hold on the student's record.
To submit a request online for interlibrary loan, click here.
Library Privileges
PVCC students use their student ID number or MyPVCC username to check out library materials. PVCC faculty, staff and students are not issued a physical library card. Virginia residents, ages 16 and older, may obtain a library record valid for use in the Jessup Library. To create an account, bring an official photo identification, such as a driver's license, to the circulation desk.
Please note that community members may borrow library materials; use of reserve materials is prohibited.
Operational Policies
Cell Phones
Cell phones must be turned off at all times. If it is necessary to make or receive a call, please find an appropriate area outside of the library.
Food and Drink
Patrons may bring food and drink into the library. Open containers are not permitted in the computer area.
Noise
In the interest of maintaining an atmosphere conducive to study and research, excessive noise is prohibited, especially in the computer area. Students who need to work together should reserve a group study room.
Overdue or Lost Materials
Students with materials not returned within 10 business days of the last overdue notice will be turned over for collection. A hold also is placed on the records of students with overdue materials; this prevents students from receiving transcripts and registering for classes in subsequent semesters.
Faculty and staff members must return all library materials or pay replacement costs for lost materials prior to leaving the employ of the College. The library reviews community members' records annually and will bill a replacement charge for unreturned materials.
Any borrower who loses or damages library material will be charged the actual cost to replace it. If a book is no longer in print, there is a minimum charge of $50.
Photocopiers
The copy machines accept coins or dollar bills and give change. Copies cost five cents per side.
Remote Access Instructions
If you have a computer with Internet access, you can use library databases, even when you are not on campus. The database links are found on the library home page in the "Research Now" section. Some databases, including EBSCO and First Search, restrict access to PVCC faculty, staff and current students. To log in to a restricted database, you will need to enter your MyPVCC username and password.
Your username may be the combination of your first initial, last name and a four-digit number or it may be a combination of initials and digits. If you need to look up your username or reset your password, click here and follow the link below the Log In button. You will need to enter your name, birthday and social security number.
Access to the databases is through a proxy server. If you attempt to access a database from work or another private network, the connection may be blocked. You must have administrative privileges on the computer you are using in order to change these settings.
If your computer has high security settings or does not save cookies, you will have to change its current settings. Please contact the Help Desk if you need additional assistance.
For more information or additional assistance, e-mail Crystal Newell in the PVCC Jessup Library or call 434.961.5308.
Request New Materials
The library staff encourages patrons to recommend print and non-print materials for purchase by the library. Please submit all recommendations to the Coordinator of Library Services. E-mail Linda Cahill or call 434.961.5304.
Reserve
Faculty members may place books, folders and videos on reserve for their classes. Reserve items are kept at the circulation desk and may be checked out for use in the library. There is a two-hour time limit. The library does not renew or accept hold requests for reserve items. A link to the course reserve catalog is available through the PVCC Jessup Library Catalog.
