Library Hours, Staff, and Contact Information: Home

1800 Building is CLOSED until further notice, but we are here for you via: Live chat* | email (librarymail@bigbend.edu) | phone 509.793.2350
Monday -Thursday 7:30am-5pm, Friday 7:30am-2:30pm
NOTE: The hours above are when library staff are available remotely. Unless specifically stated below, staff may not be physically in the building unless you make an appointment. Scroll down for details. 
* Click "Ask a Librarian" on the right on any library web page.

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BBCC ID CARDS  and how to get them. 
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Estudiantes,

Para citas envíe un correo electrónico a librarymail@bigbend.edu​, o deje un mensaje al 509.793.2350.
Necesitamos saber...
Su nombre, número de identificación de estudiante, día y hora a la que le gustaría venir para un servicio de transporte.
Nos pondremos en contacto con usted para confirmar.

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DRIVE-UP SERVICES   
Summer Quarter Returns: (by appointment only through Aug. 14, details below) 
Aug. 17-21, Mon-Thur 8am-5pm, Fri 8am-2:30pm NO APPOINTMENT NEEDED!
We are able to accept materials* from TRiO, STEM Center, and other areas of campus, but NOT the bookstore.
(The BBCC bookstore is doing virtual buy back and accepting rental books at their door in the 1400 building.  You will also pick up books purchased or rented from the Bookstore  See the Bookstore’s site (https://eposweb-306.sequoiars.com/) for more information.)

*Textbooks can be returned any time 24/7/365 in the bookdrop in the parking lot behind the 1800 building. Sorry, no laptops or calculators in the bookdrop.

NOTE: Sorry.  Laptops need to be returned at the end of each quarter.   Be sure you save any files you need before returning them as we cannot return the same laptop to you. 

Checkouts: (by appointment only, details below)
Fall Quarter checkout for textbooks, laptops, etc. starts Sept. 8th. 

• Click here to find what textbooks & technologies are available 
• Books (general, kids, YA etc.), DVDs, & CDs from our collections
• Print jobs (see Appointments below for details)
• Need food? We have "Grab & Go" bags from the Viking Food Pantry
• Need PPE?  FREE face masks (2 per person)  while supplies last 

- Summer quarter checkouts will be due Aug. 14 and should be turned in no later than Aug. 21. If you have problems returning materials please contact us. 

Appointments may be made via email, phone, or chat and are normally scheduled between noon-2pm Monday- Friday. lf those days or times do not work for you please let us know.  We will work with you to find a day or time that does.
We need to know...
- Your name, student ID #, day and time you would like come if you want drive-up service. 
   We will get back to you to confirm.
- Printing: Send us the file(s) or if the file is on Canvas just tell us where we can find it.  Need it in color? Printed on both sides ok? Do you need it stapled? 3 hole punched?  Let us know!
- Textbooks: We need the class you are taking (ENGL 101 and the instructor’s name)
- Laptops or Calculators: Let us know if you are a WES or STEM student or if your are taking a DVS class (English as a Second Language (ESL), Adult Basic Skills, High School 21+, or Open Doors)
- The titles of any books, DVDs, or CDs from our collections

How does DRIVE-UP work?  Pull up behind the library on Bolling St., park on the south side of the street next to the a-frame sign, and call the number posted there. Please stay in your vehicle.  We'll come to you!  Here is a map!  
NOTE: State policies allowing us to provide drive-up services require us to strongly encourage you to wear cloth facial coverings during our interactions.

BY MAIL IS AN OPTION: If you can't get to the library we will mail you textbooks and calculators.  (We aren't mailing laptops but ask anyway.)  Be sure to include your mailing address in your request!

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