College Libraries
The MVCC Libraries on the Utica and Rome campuses provide students, faculty, and staff with resources and services which promote information literacy and support the teaching, learning, and recreational interests of the College community.
Librarians provide research assistance via online chat, text, phone, email, virtual conferencing software, and in-person consultations. Librarians also provide individual and group instruction designed to help students learn to conduct research effectively and develop information literacy skills.
Online resources for coursework and research through the Libraries webpage:
- The Libraries' books, audiobooks, DVDs, periodicals, and course reserve materials can be viewed through the Libraries' online search. Patrons can also view their library accounts to see items currently borrowed, requested, and overdue.
- Research databases are accessible to current students, staff, and faculty both on- and off-campus. These databases provide access to hundreds of thousands of electronic periodical titles, electronic books, and audiovisual resources.
- Access to research guides, citation guides, video tutorials, and frequently asked questions.
- Interlibrary loan, to request items not held by MVCC Libraries.
- Services specifically for faculty, including library instruction, research assignment development, and materials requests
Available inside the Utica and Rome Campus Libraries:
- The Libraries on the Utica and Rome campuses have a combined collection of over 60,000 print volumes, 2,600 audiovisual items, and 16 print periodical titles.
- Wi-Fi access.
- Computers with internet access and Microsoft Office Suite.
- Black-and-white printers (free).
- Copy machine.
- Scanner (free).
- Study/video conferencing rooms.
- Classroom for library instruction.
- Course reserves, where faculty may elect to place copies of required and supplementary course materials for students to use inside the Library. Also available on reserve are calculators, device chargers, and headphones.
- Book return boxes located outside of each Library.
Hours:
The MVCC Libraries are open throughout the academic semesters and operate on an abbreviated schedule during vacation periods and summer months. Current hours are updated on the Libraries webpage.
Contact the Libraries
Chat online, schedule a meeting, or submit a question from the Libraries' website: https://mvcc.libguides.com/about/AskUs
Utica Campus Library
- Payne Hall room 200
- Circulation Desk: 315-792-5408
- Reference Desk: 315-792-5561
Rome Campus Library
- Plumley Complex room 101
- Circulation and Reference Desk: 315-334-7728
Computer Labs
Utica Campus
The College maintains PC and Mac labs on its Utica Campus for specific course use and open-use computers in the Library and the Learning Commons.
Each lab has at least one laser printer. While all PC labs support the latest Microsoft Office Suite, there are many specialized applications, such as AutoCAD, Solidworks, Adobe Creative Suite, 3D Studio Max, and Microsoft Visual Basic, available for specific departmental programs in designated labs.
The College provides network connectivity in classrooms and many have been converted to “Smart Classrooms” where instructors can employ various multimedia presentations. MVCC maintains a wireless network on both the Utica and Rome campuses, which is available for student use. Each student has access to an individual account complete with network storage and email.
Rome Campus
Similar to the Utica Campus, the Rome Campus maintains PC labs that include an open-use lab and labs that provide software for specific courses. Labs have at least one laser printer. Students on the Rome Campus have the same access to the internet as those on the Utica Campus.
Website
MVCC has a comprehensive website that provides a variety of information, including program and course listings, department pages, the ability to register for courses, check financial aid, and make payments online. It also provides access to Brightspace, our internet-based distance-learning environment. Visit www.mvcc.edu for the latest information.
Mandia Family Learning Commons
- Utica Campus: Francis A. Wilcox Hall 129, 315-792-5517
- Rome Campus: Plumley Complex, Library Wing, 315-792-5517
Research on student success shows that learners benefit from engaged conversation, supported intellectual risk-taking, collaborative learning spaces, and access to current technologies. The Learning Commons provides these in the form of holistic on-campus and online tutoring, an open computer lab, a drop-in math lab, writing and research assistance, technology support, and a community of peers and professionals dedicated to student-centered learning.
Research also argues that well-being is inseparable from academic success. The Learning Commons peer support team facilitates well-being through a peer listening service, accountability partnering, wellness programming, and by connecting students with resources within and beyond the college.
One-on-one appointments for math, writing, subject-specific tutoring, and peer support are available throughout the week, and services are free for all students.
Visit www.mvcc.edu/learning-commons for a complete listing of support services.
State Authorization for Online Education Delivery
MVCC has received approval to engage in the National Council for State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements.
In accordance with federal regulations, institutions of higher education that receive Title IV funding and provide degree programs via distance or online education to students located in other states are required to obtain authorization from those states to offer such programs.
MVCC is actively working to adhere to the regulations of each state and to secure the necessary authorization to continue delivering our online degree programs. As a participant in the National Council for State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements (NC-SARA), MVCC is permitted to offer its online degree programs to residents of all other states that are members of NC-SARA.