Building 1800
(509).793.2350
http://www.bigbend.edu/library
email: librarymail@bigbend.edu
The William C. Bonaudi Library opened its doors Jan. 3, 2005. The facility includes two large multimedia equipped computer labs (rooms 1801 & 1802), lots study space and lounge seating, a number of general access computers in the library commons area, and 10 study rooms each with large monitors that can be connected to laptops or phones. Most study spaces also offer power and USB plugs to keep your tech charged and BBCC offers free WIFI access campus wide. The eLearning Coordinator, Career Services, and Writing Center share this location as well.
The library’s primary purpose is to support the educational mission of the college by providing access to information resources as well as instruction and assistance in the research process. The library also serves as a cultural and educational resource for the surrounding communities.
Please check the library’s web page or call to confirm days and hours the library will be open.
In addition to standard reference and circulation services during hours the building is open the library has 24/7 chat assistance linked from any of its web pages.
The library has an extensive collection of books including children’s books, young adult, graphic novels, current fiction and nonfiction, and standard research materials, but has more than just books.
The library offers a wide and growing array of online resources including eBooks, journal articles, online newspapers, reference materials, basic skills and test preparation training, and more, covering topics ranging from agriculture to philosophy, all available whenever you need them with your BBCC login and password
The library also has a collection of textbooks and laptops that check out for the quarter, as well as other technology including digital microphones, webcams, video cameras, and keyboards.
The library has printers and a scanner/copier/color printer available for use. Need to add funds to your printing account? The library is also the home to the Papercut pay station.
We welcome your use of the library and encourage you to become familiar with the library’s services and policies via our webpage.