Library
The Library promotes learning, exploration, and creativity through our collections, environment, and expertise.
Find what you need at the library
Our library offers article databases, a few key services, and other off-campus resources to our students and the local community. We also provide access to spaces and equipment that assist with the learning and research processes.
Article Databases
Services
Interlibrary loans
Research assistance
Library instruction program
Equipment and Spaces
Copying and printing at reasonable printing charges
Study rooms equipped for audiovisual viewing by individuals or small groups
Computer workstations
STEAM Room makerspace
Borrowing from the Library
Students, faculty and staff will need an ATC ID to check out materials. The chart below shows checkout times for various items as well as fines for overdue books and videos. You may also check out books from other South Carolina PASCAL libraries, including the University of South Carolina Aiken, by presenting a current ATC ID at the time of checkout. Alternatively, you can use the online PASCAL Delivers catalog to search for and request books.
Checkout Times
| Circulating Books | 2 weeks; limit 10 books |
|---|---|
| Audiobooks | 2 weeks |
| Laptop | Semester |
| Videos - Non Circulating | 2 hours; in-house use |
| Videos - Circulating | 2 days; limit 3 videos |
| Reserves | 2 hours; in-house use |
| Periodicals and Newspapers | In-house use |
| Overdue Book Fines | 25 cents per day, per book |
| Lost Book Fines | Replacement cost plus $20 processing fee |
| Overdue Video Fines | $1 per day, per video |
STEAM Room Makerspace
The ATC Library has a makerspace called The STEAM Room, for Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts & Math. A makerspace provides a place outside of the classroom where students can come together to create, experiment and learn at their own pace. It gives kinesthetic learners a place to explore on their own, promotes collaboration among students and offers the campus a space for technology that can be used across all disciplines.
What does the STEAM Room include?
- Computers with various software programs
- 3-D printer and scanner
- Laser engraver for ceramic, wood, aluminum, slate and leather
- Video camera
- Green screen
- Electronic circuit kits
- Robotics kits - Raspberry Pi, Arduino
- Art supplies
- Virtual Reality equipment
- Vinyl cutter
- Jewelry making supplies
- Lightboard
- Media lab/recording studio
- Services such as 3D design, video editing, and home video to digital conversion
Frequently Asked Questions
Library fines can be paid only in the Cashier's Office, Room A-133 . If the fine has not been posted to your account, you must go to the Library to obtain a form stating the amount owed.
By calling (803) 508-7503 or emailing faqcashiers@atc.edu.
The Cashier’s Office is located in Building A, Room A-133, directly across from the Enrollment Services Center. Our hours of operation are: Monday through Thursday 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and Friday 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.