New Hours Starting Sunday, September 13th (FALL 2020):
Sunday: 5:00pm - 9:00pm
Monday - Thursday: 8:00am - 9:00pm
Friday: 8:00am - 2:00pm
*Hours vary during summer session, school breaks and exams. Please call or follow us on for updates!
Have a Question?
Call Us: 864-587-4208
Email Us: smclibrary@smcsc.edu
Use our "Have a Question or Comment?" Form
One search provides one-stop searching for books, eBooks, journal articles, DVDS and more.
Sign in using your SMC email username & password in order to:
All of our eBook collections can be searched via our new ONE SEARCH system. You can also view individual eBook collections below. To access the following eBook collections from off campus, you'll be prompted to enter your SMC email username and password. This is the same username and password you use to access your SMC email or to login to computers at SMC. For the username you only need to enter the first part of the email address (example: smithjd19).
All of our research databases can now be searched via our ONE SEARCH system. You can also view individual databases by visiting our Databases A-Z Guide
Use the research databases to find scholarly journal articles, newspaper articles, eBooks, government documents, and more. Using the databases provided by the library will help you find reliable information from trusted sources. A database may be dedicated to a single subject or cover several subjects.
To access the online research databases from off campus, you'll be prompted to enter your SMC username and password. This is the same username and password you use to access SMC email or to login to computers at SMC. For the username you only need to enter the first part of the email address (example: smithjd19).
Use subject-related and course-specific research guides created by librarians to assist you with your research topics.
1. To access individual Online Research Databases or e-Book Collections, you'll be prompted to enter your SMC username and password. This is the same username and password you use to access SMC email or to login to computers at SMC. For the username you only need to enter the first part of the email address (example: smithjd19).
2. For any electronic resources listed within the ONE SEARCH, you'll be prompted to enter your full SMC email address and password.
What if I'm an online student? Online (distance education) students may request Print books (owned by SMC) found in ONE SEARCH. These books will be mailed to the student's address free of charge (return postage will be included). Email smclibrary@smcsc.edu with the following information: name, address, phone number, title of the book, call number.
What if the SMC Library doesn't have the book I'm looking for? Search the collections of college and university libraries across the state with PASCAL Delivers! PASCAL Delivers is now searchable via or new ONE SEARCH system. SMC students, faculty, and staff may request books from other SC college and university libraries and have them delivered within a few business days. You can request up to 50 books at a time with a checkout period of 6 weeks. PASCAL also offers the following:
If you need help with off campus access, please contact us:
Phone: 864-587-4208
Email: smclibrary@smcsc.edu
Want to recommend a resource for the library collection?
To recommend titles for purchase please send an email to Lori Hetrick at hetrickl@smcsc.edu.
Need something that is not available in our library or in PASCAL? Try interlibrary Loan (ILL).
Students
Faculty and Staff
Alumni: see library staff
Community Patrons: Public patrons are welcome to use materials within the library.
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1. How do I request reserves?
Requests should be emailed Ottis Allen (allenoe@smcsc.edu) or Lori Hetrick (hetrickl@smcsc.edu). Please submit requests at least 24 hours before needed for class assignments.
2. What can be placed on reserve?
Reserve materials will only be on reserve for one semester (or less if desired by the faculty member). A new request will need to be sent every semester for continuing use. This is to ensure that Library materials are not perpetually unavailable for outside circulation.
Reference Material (Library Use Only Label) cannot be placed on Reserve. These materials are already designated as in house use only.
3. What are the reserves circulation policies?
4. Can reserve materials be copied or scanned?
Students may copy reserve materials (in accordance with *Copyright Law) free of charge. Scanning materials to a USB drive is also free.
*Under Title 17 of the United States Code, it is illegal to reproduce, distribute, or publicly display any copyrighted work (or any substantial portion thereof) without the permission of the copyright owner. Exceptions can be made under fair use guidelines, but the patron, not the Library, is responsible for any violations.
For any questions regarding library orientation or instruction for your class, please contact Mary Diones or Lori Hetrick.
The following instruction services are available:
Face to Face: |
Faculty can request an instruction session in the library or their classroom.
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LibGuides | A librarian can create a class or subject specific LibGuide (library research guide) intended to help students discover a variety of sources relevant to their subject area. Example: ENG102. Please contact Mary Diones to discuss options. |
Course Embedded Librarian: |
Faculty can add a librarian as an assistant to their online course. The librarian can add links to library resources, answer questions pertaining to library research, and more. Please contact Mary Diones to discuss options. |
The library provides an institutional subscription to the Chronicle of Higher Education. Premium access is granted to anyone accessing Chronicle.com from on campus.
1. To access individual Online Research Databases or e-Book Collections, you'll be prompted to enter your SMC username and password. This is the same username and password you use to access SMC email or to login to computers at SMC. For the username you only need to enter the first part of the email address (example: smithjd19).
2. For any electronic resources listed within the ONE SEARCH, you'll be prompted to enter your full SMC email address and password.
What if I'm an online student? Online (distance education) students may request Print books (owned by SMC) found in ONE SEARCH. These books will be mailed to the student's address free of charge (return postage will be included). Email smclibrary@smcsc.edu with the following information: name, address, phone number, title of the book, call number.
What if the SMC Library doesn't have the book I'm looking for? Search the collections of college and university libraries across the state with PASCAL Delivers! PASCAL Delivers is now searchable via or new ONE SEARCH system. SMC students, faculty, and staff may request books from other SC college and university libraries and have them delivered within a few business days. You can request up to 50 books at a time with a checkout period of 6 weeks. PASCAL also offers the following:
The library provides an institutional subscription to the Chronicle of Higher Education. Premium access is granted to anyone accessing Chronicle.com from on campus.