Where Students, Faculty, and Staff Interact & Learn

The Learning Resources Centers Provide:

• Online access at the LRC homepage at http://www2.piedmontcc.edu/lrc; 
• Printed materials which include over 16,332 volumes, more than 155 periodicals, and 3,177 volumes of audiovisual materials;
• iLink (online catalog) and electronic databases;
• Computer lab for research and software which includes Microsoft® Word and others; and 
• Library instruction of resources for groups and/or individuals.

   

What is iLink?

• Library public access catalog (PAC) on the web;
• Community college libraries in North Carolina, linked through a state-wide communications network and computer system;
• Provides access to over 1.8 million items owned by the 46 member libraries;
• Available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week; and
• Web address is http://louise.nccommunitycolleges.edu/.

Thousands of Electronic Journals at Your Fingertips:

• NC Live (North Carolina Libraries for Virtual Education);
• Statewide access to electronic resources;
• Over 100 databases with full-text articles from journals, magazines, newspapers, and 3,000 ebooks;
• Off-campus access available; 
• Web address is http://www.nclive.org/; and 
• Additional databases at http://www2.piedmontcc.edu/lrc/Resources/Databases.htm. 

Relax at The JAR (Java And Research) at the Gordon P. Allen LRC

• Relax with a cup of hot java as you read;
• Meet published authors such as Julia “Makuchi” Nfah-Abbenyi;
• Enjoy the LRC Art exhibit showcasing students’ artwork;
• Listen to special musical characterizations such as Pierce Freelon, Hip-Hop artist and adjunct instructor; and 
• Watch children storytellers Fred Motley and Peggy Bane capture preschool children’s imaginations.

 

FALL AND SPRING SEMESTERS
HOURS OF OPERATION

Gordon P. Allen LRC, Roxboro           
Piedmont Community College  
Phone: (336) 599-1181, Ext. 489
Fax: (336) 599-9146             

Monday - Thursday                                                                                    
7:30 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.                           
Friday - 7:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.              
Saturday - 8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.          
Sunday - Closed

 

Caswell County Campus LRC, Yanceyville
Piedmont Community College
Phone: (336) 694-5707, Ext. 248
Fax: (336) 694-5893

Monday - Thursday
7:30 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Friday - 7:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Saturday and Sunday - Closed 

*Note: The Gordon P. Allen LRC and the Caswell LRC have a reduced schedule during summer semester and semester breaks.


The Learning Resources Centers
of Piedmont Community College:

• Seek to serve the students, faculty, staff, and the surrounding community; 
• Are part of the North Carolina Community College System; 
• Provide materials and diverse services to all levels of students, faculty, staff, and community members; 
• Provide instruction to the campus community to develop and promote information literacy. In order to serve the needs of differing social, economic, and cultural/ethnic groups, the LRCs also actively seek innovation and cooperation and networking with area and regional businesses; and 
• Are media centers in which all formats of knowledge are collected, organized, and disseminated, and where independent learning occurs. 

Mission

The Learning Resources Centers provide learning opportunities that enable students to achieve their potential and that serve the needs of different social, economic, and cultural/ethnic groups.

Goals

1. To serve Piedmont Community College and its community by organizing, managing, and delivering information resources and services 
2. To provide innovative library services that support information literacy for curriculum, career, and personal development 
3. To collaborate with college and community partners to serve a wide range of educational needs 
4. To partner with other academic institutions and consortia to promote and enhance access to library resources and services