Prince Georges County Community College(PGCC)
Digital Access –
The website though stale in design is easy to navigate and each tab guides you to online resources for assistance. This library serves the students and staff of PGCC, the website has a running header with the school’s name and logo. The staff and departments are listed on the website. There is a eBook collection listed on the site with direct access if you are a student and have your id number.
Space & Physical Access
The library is located on the main campus, it is a 3-story building with the library occupying the two floors. There is a small lounge/café area for students to eat and drink while studying. There are some study rooms, study carols and two printing rooms. There is a conference style room for programs that are held at the library.
Service & Intellectual Access
The library does conduct virtual programs geared toward the learning student. The library hosts a knitting/crochet meetup once a month. The library catalog is accessible on the website and can only be searched if you are logged in with your student id number.
People- Patrons & Staff
This library serves PGCC students, you can visit the library if you are alumni. The library was busy on the day I visited. There was a total of five staff that I observed. The staff was friendly and explained the checkout procedure to me and their waitlist procedures as well. The reference librarian was at the reference desk conducting research help with a student.
Collections
There was a small collection of magazines in the waiting area. There are laptops that can be rented from the library for student use only.
Other
I graduated from PGCC so this was a familiar visit for me. I was happy to see that space had been updated and refreshed.
I love that you went back to where you attended school and enjoyed the familiar as well as being happy that it was updated! What a “feel good” visit! Was the café there when you were a student? It is so nice for students that they are able to be comfortable and eat while studying. So many times, I packed up and left the library when I was hungry, but being able to grab a bite would have helped keep the momentum. Glad you were able to visit here!
It is such a coincidence that you visited your previous community college and I did the same thing, how cool! I had almost a nostalgic feeling when I visited mine.