The Gerald
B. James Library offers a wide variety of materials and services
to the students and faculty of Rockingham Community College and
to the citizens of Rockingham County. Individuals are invited to
come to the library to acquire materials needed for classes or
for personal enrichment, to study, or to get assistance with
special research needs.
Library
Materials and Services
The library houses more than 40,000 books, non-print media,
periodicals, newspapers and other materials to support the
instructional programs of the college. A staff member is always
on hand to assist students in locating print and online
information. The library also provides electronic access on
campus and remote access to information including NC LIVE
databases, eBooks, online newspapers, periodicals and more.
Laptop computers are available to curriculum students for use in
the library or bring your own laptop and make use of our
wireless Internet access.
Group
Study Rooms
When not reserved, the group study room is available to users on
a first come, first serve basis. Group reservations can be made
in person at the circulation desk or by phone 342-4261 ext.
2247. Reservations are for two hours, renewable based on
availability. Reservations are held no more than 10 minutes
after the appointed time. Individuals using the study room will
be asked to leave if a group requests to use the room. The study
rooms are not sound proof. Therefore, noise must be kept to a
minimum to prevent disturbing others.
Hours
Monday through Thursday 7:45 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Friday 7:45 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Closed
Weekends
Hours for summer, holidays or semester breaks or changes in
hours are posted at the library and on the library web page.
For more
information, please call (336) 342-4261 ext. 2247 or visit us
online at
www.rockinghamcc.edu/library
Library
closing times are posted on the front door and on the library’s
web page. Library users are responsible for exiting the library
in a timely manner. To ensure users get materials they need,
they should bring all items for check out to the circulation
desk 10 minutes prior to closing. Photocopying should also be
completed 10 minutes prior to closing. Users on computers should
save and/or print materials 15 minutes prior to closing.
Of interest to both the classroom student and the independent
researcher in local history and genealogy is the collection of
materials including deeds, wills, trusts, marriage notices and
similar documents. Old newspapers, local histories, photographs
and architectural surveys are also materials which are
available. Within the limits of available funds, the library is
committed to expanding the local history collection consistent
with its role as an adjunct to classroom teaching and its role
as the resource agency for a community institution. The
collection is a project of the Rockingham Community College
Foundation, which is a group separate from, but supportive of,
the College. The Historical Consultant and the Historical
Collections Room Clerk are part-time employees. For this
reason, those visitors needing special assistance are urged to
call ahead when planning a visit.
Visit our
Web site:
www.rockinghamcc.edu/library/hcr.htm
Library Use
Policies
The Gerald
B. James Library is committed to maintaining a safe environment
conducive to research and study. The library is open to the
general public as well as the college community. Library users
are expected to act in a responsible manner that is respectful
of other library users, staff, materials, and facilities. Users
are expected to conduct themselves in a manner in accordance
with the policies outlined in this document as well as all
applicable college policies, local, state, and federal laws.
Users will
observe the following guidelines:
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Children
under the age of 14 must be accompanied and supervised by an
adult.
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The use
of cell phones and library telephones is prohibited.
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No food
is allowed in the library, including study rooms.
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Spill-proof beverage containers are permitted in the
library.
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Smoking
and the use of tobacco products are prohibited in the
building.
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The use
or possession of alcoholic beverages and/or drugs is
prohibited.
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Weapons,
simulated or real are prohibited.
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Shirts
and shoes must be worn at all times.
Children:
Children under the age of 14 entering the library must be
accompanied and supervised by an adult over the age of 18.
Parents and/or guardians are responsible for the conduct of
their children and must provide close supervision at all times.
The library does not censor library materials. Therefore, it is
the parent’s and/or the guardian’s responsibility to determine
whether the material their child is reading, viewing, or
listening to is appropriate for their child.
Electronic
Devices:
Personal electronic and musical devices such as digital media
and/or audio players and laptops are permitted in the library,
but must be used with headphones. Library users will be
responsible for supplying their own headphones. The volume
should be kept to a level that cannot be heard by other library
users.
Food and
Beverages:
Food is not permitted in the library. Spill-proof beverage
containers are permitted. Acceptable spill-proof beverage
containers will be determined by the library staff. Examples of
spill-proof beverage containers include water and soda bottles
with screw cap lids, sports bottles and commuter mugs. Beverage
containers not permitted include open mugs/cups, paper and
Styrofoam cups (even with lids), aluminum cans and glass
bottles. Users bringing food and/or non-secure beverage
containers into the library will be asked to dispose of the
items immediately. Do not place beverages near computers or
equipment. If spills occur, please clean immediately. Please
report large spills so proper cleanup can occur.
Fire and
Tornado Alarms:
All building occupants will respond immediately to building
alarms by leaving the building in the case of fire or relocating
to the basement of the building in the event of a tornado
warning. Library staff will direct everyone to the nearest exit
or the stairs to the lower level. Do not use the elevator.
When staff receives the all-clear signal, everyone may return to
their original locations in the building.
Disruptive
Behavior:
Users exhibiting disruptive behavior will be asked to cease the
offending behavior or to leave the library. Specific
examples of disruptive behaviors include but are not limited to
excessive noise, horseplay, fighting, intimidating or abusive
language, overt signs of drunkenness or other substance abuse,
vandalism, inappropriate behavior, or harassment of any kind.
It is
expected that staff requests for compliance will be immediately
and respectfully honored. If the behavior continues or resumes,
campus security will be called. Depending on the seriousness of
the infraction, refusal to comply with policies may result in
refusal of future access to the library and/or suspension of
library privileges. Questions or complaints should be addressed
to the Director of Library Services.
