Southern Union has three Learning Resource Centers
(LRCs) located on the Wadley, Valley, and Opelika campuses of
the College. The purpose and goals of the Learning Resource Centers
are designed to complement the educational programs of the college
and to support the stated institutional goal to encourage life-long
learning. Students have access to books through the WebCat (on-line
public access catalog). This system allows students to search
all LRC sites simultaneously. The WebCat may be searched by author,
title, subject, and keyword. Researchers also have access to many
licensed full-text, on-line databases through the Alabama Virtual
Library (AVL). The AVL is available to all citizens of Alabama
and completely funded by the Alabama legislature. Students can
access the AVL from any computer on campus (http://www.avl.lib.al.us)
and/or obtain a remote access card from any of the LRCs.
The collection of all three LRC sites includes
over 90,000 physical volumes, as well as items of micro format;
non-print items; local, state, and national newspapers; and
periodicals. The main library, McClintock-Ensminger Library,
located on the Wadley campus was constructed in 1962. The
library was expanded in 1982, resulting in a structure with
8,620 square feet and a seating capacity of 150. The Valley
library opened in 1973. The Opelika library opened in January
1995. It is a 10,000 square foot facility with a seating capacity
of 100 and shelving space for over 30,000 volumes. This library
also houses the technical collection that supports technical
programs and resources which support programs in the Health
Sciences. Photocopy machines are available to users in each
library, as well as reference services, course reserves, and
library instruction.
Circulation of library materials is automated
at each library by use of a barcoded Library/Student ID card.
The first card is provided at no cost to students and renewable
each year. Borrowing privileges are available to Southern Union
students, faculty, and staff
If you have any questions concerning library policies,
hours of operation, available resources, the Alabama Virtual Library,
etc. please contact Kathy Reynolds.
Telephone: 256-395-2211 ext. 5130
Email: kreynolds@suscc.edu
Address:
Kathy Reynolds
Southern Union State Community College
P. O. Box 1000
Wadley, AL 36276
