Reference Services, Policies, and Procedures
Reference Assistance
Reference assistance is provided by the library personnel at the Reference and Information Center to all library users including the general public. Reference staff are here to assist patrons in locating general information, books, journal articles, or other types of information. However, please note that it is not the responsibility of the Reference Department to provide extensive research for faculty and staff. Reference personnel are here to provide users with necessary tools to conduct effective research on any given topic. Visit the Reference and Information Center or contact us at (803) 536-8640.
Online search assistance through e-mail is provided for quick reference, factual information, or information concerning SC State University. Extensive research questions cannot be handled through e-mail and instead require a visit to the library. Users will be notified if their question cannot be answered through the online service.
Photocopying Services
There is a coin-operated copying machine for copying print materials located on the 1st floor in the photocopying room. The cost is $.15 a page.
There is a printer located on the first floor in the Reference Area for computer copies.
Computer Services
The hours for the computers are 8:30 am to 9:45 pm Monday thru Thursday, 8:30 am to 4:45 pm on Friday, 12:00 pm to 4:45 pm on Saturdays, and 3:00 pm to 8:45 pm on Sundays. The Reference staff is available to assist patrons during this time.
