About the East Library
2009

A short video of the library may be seen.

 

About Us

"The law library on East Campus is one of the real strengths of the program.  The library staff is trained in legal research and is very active in working with the faculty to develop practical online researching assignments to be completed in conjunction with specific legal specialty classes" Site Visit Report Chattanooga State Paralegal Studies Program by Katherine A. Currier (October 3-4, 2005).

The East Campus Library is a branch of the Augusta R. Kolwyck Library.  It opened in the Fall of 1992.  The East branch has about 5,460 volumes to support the majors of the branch.  Much more is available online.  The library is open to everyone.  There are 8 large study tables and 6 public access computers in the 1728 square-foot library.  One of the computers is designed as a handicapped workstation with special software and has a scanner attached.  The East Library is ADA compliant.  There is a library classroom adjacent to the library with 16 computers and a teaching computer.  All computers have Internet access, and those in the library classroom have additional software.  The Library staff who have worked at East for most of the years are Dwight Hunter and Laura Young. 

Circulation

Books may be checked out or renewed from the East Campus Library with the proper ID.  For Chattanooga State students, the  free student photo ID is the library card.  Photo ID cards are made in Room 216 of the Student Center, Monday through Thursday, 7:30AM-5:00 PM and Friday 7:30AM-4:30PM.  Call 423.697.2618 to schedule an evening appointment.  The Amnicola Campus Library can send books to the East Campus Library to be checked out here.  Interlibrary loans may be requested or picked up here.  East has a small circulating collection of books that reflect the academic majors of the campus.  Periodicals, videotapes, cassette tapes, reference or reserve items do not circulate. 

Databases

All databases available at the Amnicola Campus Library are available from East at http://library.chattanoogastate.edu.

Directions

        The East Campus is located at 7158 Lee Highway about one-half mile north of Shallowford 
        Road.  A map is available here.  The library is the second door on the left from the front 
        entrance.


Floor Plan

A floor plan of the East Campus Library may be viewed (2009).

Library Catalog

Accessed from the library web page, the library catalog lists books and videos at the main and East locations.  In addition, there are online books and government documents that are full text.

Library Classroom

The library classroom has 16 computers available for student research during open lab hours.  Please consult the Library Classroom Schedule and the Library Classroom Use Policy.

Library Instruction

The East Library staff provides instruction in research skills.  Staff will collaborate with teachers to find relevant material for the instruction session.  Teacher requests for instruction must be made to the East Library staff seven days in advance of the class.  The staff may create assignment guides to teach specific skills for the assignment.  Individual instruction to help students begin their research is also provided.

Periodicals

Read current issues and through electronic access to through the library databases The East Campus Library subscribes to the Chattanooga Times and legal and real-time reporting periodicals.  Students may enjoy reading our news weeklies and computer and business magazines in the library.

Photocopier

Copying costs 10 cents per copy.  The photocopier will accept dollar bills, dimes, quarters, and nickels.


Pictures of the East Library
 
       Thumbnail and larger pictures are available.  A short video of the library may be seen.
 
Reference Assistance

Help is available to anyone in person, by telephone, or email.  The staff tailors service to meet the needs of special needs students.

Reserves

Items are placed on reserve by professors and are shelved behind the circulation desk.  Students may check out reserve items for use in the library.

VCR and Videos

A VCR is available to view videotapes.  Some videos may be accessible through the library catalog and viewed on our computers.  Ask for help to see these and other videos through library databases.   

Address:         East Campus Library
                      7158 Lee Highway
                      Chattanooga, Tennessee 37421
Telephone:      423.697.2623
Fax:               423.697.2613 
E-mail:           reference@chattanoogastate.edu

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