About the Library

Southwestern Oregon Community College Library
Mission Statement
(Revised 4-13-05)

The purpose of Southwestern library is to assist in fulfilling the college's mission of providing quality education that helps students achieve their goals. It primarily exists to aid students in their educational goals, faculty in their instructional and professional development goals, and community members in their life enrichment pursuits. To accomplish this, the library will do the following:

• Maintain a balanced and organized collection of high quality materials and professional assistance to all its users.
• Provide access to information located elsewhere.
• Deliver education and training in developing information-gathering skills including accessing, evaluating and using various information sources.
• Promote technological competence by providing access to information available in electronic formats, including online resources via the Internet.
• Cooperate with other organizations for the advancement of scholarship and college goals.
• Support the cultural awareness of students and the community at large.

Library Hours

Hours vary during summer and when the College is not in session. For summer 2008, the library will be closed from June 14-June 22. After June 23, we will be open on Mondays-Thursdays from 8-5. We will also be closed for federal holidays. For more information, please call the library's main desk at 541-888-7270.

Telephone/Fax Numbers

Library Staff

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