Library – Durham
Grace Breslin and F. Borden Mace Library
Search Information Resources:
Your Library is Open…
- Mondays through Thursdays: 8am-10pm
- Fridays: 8am-5pm
- Sundays: 2pm-10pm
Closed: Saturdays, Holidays, Academic Breaks
On days when students return from academic breaks, the Library is open 5pm-10pm, except holidays.
In the Spotlight:
Apply: Library Liaisons Senior Leadership
Read & Discuss for Fun: UnisRead Book Club
Library Social Media: Instagram & Facebook
About Us: Library Program
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Collaborative Services & Policies:
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Research Instruction & Support:
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Learning Commons:
About the Library Program:
The Grace Breslin and F. Borden Mace Library Learning Commons is an intellectual and informational hub of NCSSM – a vital program fostering collaboration in education. Our expert staff of Librarians collaborate with faculty to infuse research and information skills into curriculum across fields of study in alignment with learning standards; co-teach information, digital, and media literacy instructional sessions; and provide research assistance, writing help, and tech support. At least one Librarian is available during all open hours, including via pre-scheduled online conferencing.
Learning Commons design of our Library creates a warm environment for interaction, inspiration, and creativity with spaces designed specifically for individuals and groups. Group study and instructional spaces can be reserved by students and faculty.
Promotion of reading for enjoyment and information continues through our evolving book collection and activities. Residential, Online, NCSSM-Connect, and Summer programs students, faculty, and staff have access both on and off campus to the NCSSM Library’s vast array of online resources: eBooks, academic databases, and eJournals for research and information needs.
Senior Leadership positions of Library Liaison are offered to a select few seniors each year. Together with Library Campus Service and SmartBar students, Liaisons enjoy fun-filled activities, represent students’ interests, and serve to promote, sustain, and improve the Library program.
Library Hours
- Sundays: 2pm-10pm
- Mondays through Thursdays: 8am – 10pm
- Fridays: 8am-5pm
Closed: Saturdays, Holidays, Academic Breaks
On days when students return from academic breaks, the Library is open 5pm-10pm, except holidays.
Services
Expert Staff & Helpful Senior Leaders
Our expert staff of Librarians collaborate with faculty to infuse research and information skills into curriculum across fields of study in alignment with learning standards; co-teach information, digital, and media literacy instructional sessions; and provide research assistance, writing help, and tech support. At least one Librarian is available during all open hours, including via pre-scheduled online conferencing.
Library Liaisons are senior leaders selected each year. They enjoy fun-filled activities, represent students’ interests, and serve to promote, sustain, and improve the Library program.
Our Collections
The promotion of reading for enjoyment and information continues through our evolving book collection and activities. Residential, Online, NCSSM Connect, and Summer program students, faculty, and staff have access both on and off campus to the NCSSM Library’s vast array of online resources: eBooks, academic databases, and e-Journals for research and information needs.
Collaborative Spaces & Services
The Learning Commons design of our Library creates a warm environment for interaction, inspiration, and creativity with spaces designed specifically for individuals and groups. Group study and instructional spaces can be reserved by students and faculty.
Collaborative Services
- Books
- Information Skills
- Research Process
- Digital Literacy
- Full Class and Individual Instruction
- Collaborative Teaching for Infusing Information Skills
- Research Assistance for Students and Faculty
- Database and Journal Instructions for Searching
- Primary, Secondary, and Tertiary Resource Instruction
- Citations and Citation Management Guidance
- Collection Development
Research Assistance
Durham Librarians are happy to assist with academic writing, research and citing sources. They even offer test preparation. See list below for research assistance services.
Library Staff – Durham
