John W. Finney Memorial Library
In this day of easy online access, it’s easy to forget the original one-stop shop for information—the library.
When it comes to information, the Internet is like an ocean—vast and difficult to know what can be trusted and where to find it. The Library’s knowledgeable staff is here to assist you.
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Study rooms and conference rooms can be reserved in Columbia upon arrival subject to availability utilizing an electronic panel outside the study rooms for 30 minute increments.
Rooms can be reserved in Franklin upon arrival, subject to availability. Advanced reservations can be requested at each location's Circulation Desk or by emailing library@ColumbiaState.edu.
Room kits may be checked out in Columbia with a current Columbia State ID each kit contains HDMI cables with adapters to connect laptops to the flat screens in each room, white board markers and eraser.
Campus Library Contact and Hours
Columbia Campus Library: 931.540.2560
Library Secretary:
Sara Young
syoung2@ColumbiaState.edu
931.540.2819
Library Director
Anne Scott
ascott12@ColumbiaState.edu
931.540.2851
Fall and Spring Hours:
Monday-Thursday: 7:45 a.m. - 7:45 p.m.
Friday: 7:45 a.m. - 4:15 p.m.
Summer Hours:
Monday-Thursday: 7:45 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Friday: 7:45 a.m. - 4:15 p.m.
Williamson Campus Library: 615.790.4406
Lauren Cole: lcole14@ColumbiaState.edu
Fall and Spring Hours:
Monday - Thursday: 7:45 a.m. - 9 p.m.
Friday: 7:45 a.m. - 4:15 p.m.
Summer Hours:
Monday-Thursday: 7:45 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Friday: 7:45 a.m. - 4:15 p.m.
Lawrence Campus Library: 931.766.1449
Rory Berry: rberry2@ColumbiaState.edu
Hours:
Monday - Friday: 7:45 a.m. - 4:15 p.m.
Student Resources Located in the Library
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The mission of the TRiO/Student Support Services program is to provide underrepresented student populations with the added support mechanisms needed to meet the challenges of higher education.
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The Tutoring and Learning Center's dedicated staff work together to ensure student success with an open lab environment providing students with free tutoring in math, writing, science and more!
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We are committed to ensuring that a college degree is accessible to all, including those who have responsibilities that prevent them from enrolling in day courses. We offer courses in most academic subjects Monday through Thursday evenings during the Fall and Spring Semesters!