LIBRARY SERVICES POLICIES
Library Services Policies
Pellissippi State Libraries Policies
The mission of Pellissippi State Libraries is to provide an excellent collection of information resources to meet the curricular, research, and enrichment needs of our current students, faculty, and staff (i.e., affiliates); Pellissippi State Libraries teaches information literacy skills in individual and group settings, thereby empowering our students to become successful, lifelong learners and informed citizens of their community; creates learning spaces that promote individual and collaborative work; and continues research and investment in technological innovations for expanded access to resources to all campuses and online users in support of the college’s diverse curriculum. Additionally, the program provides resources and services relevant to the growth and cultural development of the Pellissippi State community, including non-affiliated community members.
Libraries located at the Blount County, Hardin Valley, Magnolia Avenue, and Strawberry Plains campuses provide collections, services, and learning spaces to all campus visitors. A significant portion of the Libraries’ collections are digital and can be accessed by Pellissippi State affiliates both on- and off-campus. Library privileges are contingent upon adherence to the Libraries’ policies. Non-affiliated community members have limited access to resources and services. The Hardin Valley Campus Library contains most of the physical materials. Except for reserve materials, Libraries’ collections can be shared via intercampus loan. Agreements with non-affiliated libraries provide additional resources.
- The dean of Pellissippi State Libraries will report all operational policies to the president once a year. The dean has discretion to create or change policies. The dean will notify the College Council of significant changes as necessary. The Libraries’ policies and additional information are available on the Libraries’ website (https://lib.pstcc.edu). These include:
- Hours and Locations
- Directory
- Use of Library Spaces
- Accessibility and Compliance
- Borrowing Policies
- Course Reserves
- Interlibrary Loan Services
- Reference Services
- Instruction and Tutorials
- Collections
- Donations and Gifts
- Exhibits and Displays
- Group Study Rooms
- Service Agreements with Non-Affiliated Libraries
- Support for Distance Education
The dean of Libraries will ensure that the Pellissippi State Libraries’ policies are current.
Approved: Executive Council, March 4, 1991
Editorial Changes, May 3, 1993
Approved: President Allen G. Edwards, December 16, 1997
Approved: President Allen G. Edwards, December 15, 2003
Editorial Changes, May 26, 2006
Reviewed: President’s Staff, November 17, 2008
Approved: President Allen G. Edwards, November 17, 2008
Reviewed/Recommended: President’s Staff, June 6, 2011
Approved: President Allen G. Edwards, June 6, 2011
Editorial Changes, June 22, 2012
Reviewed/Recommended: President’s Council, Nov. 21, 2016
Approved: President L. Anthony Wise, Jr., Nov. 21, 2016
Reviewed/Recommended: President’s Council, November 28, 2022
Approved: President L. Anthony Wise, Jr., November 28, 2022
Review/Recommended: College Council, June 2, 2025
Approved: President L. Anthony Wise Jr., June 2, 2025