Library Services

Full-service libraries are currently operated on the Logan and Williamson Campuses. In Logan, the library is located near the Student Union, and in Williamson on the first floor. The campuses in Madison and Saulsville offer electronic access to Southern's library services as well as public libraries or facilities at nearby colleges. The Logan and Williamson campus libraries' hours are posted each semester.

The materials, equipment, and services offered are made available to both students and non-students, and anyone may check out titles after obtaining a library card. For Southern students, the student ID card serves as a library card . The College library often functions as the community library. Audio visual equipment and resource materials are checked out to public school teachers, civic groups and individuals upon request.

To familiarize individuals with the facility, the librarians conduct orientations for elementary, secondary, and Southern West Virginia Community and Technical College students.

Each library's collection includes approximately 25,000 books, 200 periodical titles, microfilm reels and microfiche. Also, interlibrary loan services are provided.

The collections on the campuses not only include diverse literary and resource titles, but they also incorporate special collections and sections; among these are children's books, titles depicting Appalachian culture, a West Virginia collection, a section devoted to genealogy, and documents detailing local historical events.