Welcome to the Rio Grande Library
Kristin Sanchez, RG Librarian
Updated 7/2011
Library Hours
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Monday-Thursday:
Friday:
Saturday:
Sunday:
7:30am-8:30pm
7:30am-2:00pm
9:00am-3:00pm
1:00pm-5:00pm
Computer areas close 30 minutes before closing.
Circulation Desk
• Check out
books/videos using
your EPCC ID
o Books-3 weeks
o Videos -1 week
• Sign in to use a
computer
o EPCC ID needed
• Reserve items
o If your instructor has
something on reserve,
ask for it here by class
or instructor name.
Reference Desk
• Ask us for help for
any question you
may have!
• We will help you find
what you need for
your assignments.
• Librarians available
when library is open.
• Sign up here to use a
group study room.
Current Periodicals
• This is where you will
find the recent
editions of magazines,
journals, and
newspapers.
• If you need to see an
older edition of one of
these items, ask for it
at the Circulation Desk.
(ID Required)
Catalog/Database Computers
• There are 3 computers
next to the Reference
Desk reserved for
Catalog and Database
searching.
• If you don’t find what
you are looking for,
ask us for help!
Books
• Reference books such
as dictionaries,
encyclopedias, and
handbooks are found
on the right side of the
library.
• Books and videos that
are available to check
out are found on the
left side of the library.
Leisure Reading
We have sections of paperback and fiction books
you can borrow.
Computers
• Sign in at the Circulation
Desk to use a computer
(ID required)
• Computers have
Word/Excel/PowerPoint
and Internet access.
• Scanners available.
• Copies are available
using a copy card.
• B&W prints: 5 cents
• Color prints: 25 cents
Copy Card Machine
• To print from computers
you must have a copy card.
• To purchase a copy card, go
to the Circulation Desk.
• Insert a dollar bill into the
machine.
• Copy card comes out with
50 cents credit on it.
• You can add more money to
it, so don’t throw it away!
Printers
• Library has 2 printing
stations.
• Printer 1 is located at
the front of the library
• Printer 2 is located at
the back of the library.
• The color printer is
located at the back of
the library as well.
Copiers
• Copy machines are
located at the front of the
library.
• Copies are 10 cents/page.
• Cash or copy cards can be
used to make copies.
Group Study Rooms
• Available for groups of 3
or more.
• Blackboard, computer,
TV/DVD/VCR provided.
• Sign up at the Reference
Desk to use one of the
rooms for 2 hours.
(EPCC ID required)
• Reservations are taken
up to two days in
advance (by phone or in
person.)
Study Areas
• There are many areas for
you to study.
• Individual study carrels
are available.
• Large tables are available
to accommodate groups.
Other Media Available
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VCR/DVD players
Microfiche readers
Microfilm readers
Adaptive Equipment
Classroom
• “Smart Classroom”
with 41 computers
available for
library instruction
and research
Conference Room
• Used for meetings
and
teleconferences.
• Equipped with
DVD/VCR; Projector;
Computer; White
Board
Displays
Enjoy our seasonal exhibits and displays
National Nurses Week
Dia de los Muertos
Contact Us
• Phone
 831-4019 (Reference Desk)
 831-4018 (Circulation Desk)
• E-mail
 rglrc@epcc.edu
• Chat
 (Library Webpage: www.epcc.edu/library)
 Click on Rio Grande library, Ask a Librarian