A New Library for a New Semester

Yanna Baradin

September 6, 2023

This is the Library/Learning Center at Palomar College. This is the newer version of the Library at Palomar, replacing the one I used to go to when I attended Palomar in the early 90’s. It is a multi- purpose building with reference services, a writing center, conference rooms, an archives room and a study area with a spectacular view, not to mention a lobby with a refrigerator stocked with free food. The spacious interior has an interesting staircase that is huge and spans much of the open interior of the building. The design of the library is modern with a cavernous interior accentuated by massive windows that lend a wide-open feel to the atmosphere. (Jason Pache/The Telescope)

SAN MARCOS — New digital databases, updated hours, reorganized floors, and several new library arrivals are what has changed at the Library this semester.

According to Alexandra Doyle Baur, Associate Professor and Outreach Librarian, “The library has partnered with Libby.” Libby is a state-wide digital library system and has a large collection of digital books, films, and other materials. Additionally, the Library is working with GOOD DOCS, an award winning collection of digital films, and UpToDate Anywhere, a medical support database. A full list of new databases can be found here.

Starting Labor Day, San Marcos campus library hours will change. From Monday to Thursday the library will be open from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. On Friday, hours will be 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. and Saturday on 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

The library floor organization has also been changed. Now S.T.A.R Tutoring and testing are both located on the 2nd floor. The no-cost Math and Science Learning Center can be found on the 3rd floor.

There are also several new arrivals at the library. For a full list of new books, movies, and other materials click here.

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About the Contributor

Yanna Baradin, Editor

Yanna Baradin is a Communication Major at Palomar College. She is set to graduate this May and hopes to transfer to a four-year university afterwards. This is her second term as a staff member with the Telescope. Her hobbies include outdoor activities, such as boating, swimming, and riding ATVs. But she also loves a great movie or a good book. She also has a broad range of interests, including news, science, technology and art, and she has a passion for traveling to new places.