To borrow books, DVDs, or other materials from the library, simply bring the items to any campus Library Circulation Desk or ERC (Educational Resource Center) Service Desk.
You’ll need to show one of the following:
You can return items to any campus Library Circulation Desk or ERC Service Desk.
At the Hardin Valley Campus, there’s also a 24-hour outdoor book return located just before the entrance to the ERC Building—on the right-hand side as you approach.
All library users are expected to follow the library’s borrowing policies. You are responsible for:
Are you a local resident interested in borrowing materials from Pellissippi State’s libraries? If you're 18 years or older, you can apply for a Community Borrower's Card, a free library card for non-students, by visiting the Library Circulation Desk at any campus.
To get started, you’ll need to:
Once approved, your Community Borrower’s Card will be valid for one year and can be renewed annually.
With a Community Borrower’s Card, you may:
All library users—including community borrowers—are expected to follow the library’s borrowing policies. This includes:
If you're affiliated with another Tennessee Board of Regents (TBR) or University of Tennessee (UT) institution, you may be eligible to borrow materials from Pellissippi State’s libraries through the TALC (Tennessee Academic Library Cooperative) program.
To register for borrowing privileges, visit the Library Circulation Desk and bring the following:
Once registered, you’ll be able to check out materials according to Pellissippi State’s borrowing policies.
If you're part of a Pellissippi-based cohort from another university, please refer to the following for library access and services:
ETSU (East Tennessee State University) Cohorts
Contact the University Connection Office in Room AL217 or call 865-694-6449.
You can also visit ETSU’s library information page for details.
Tennessee Tech University Cohorts
Contact the University Connection Office in Room AL217 or call 865-694-6449.
Visit Tennessee Tech’s library information page for more information.
All TALC borrowers must follow Pellissippi State’s library policies. This includes:
Even if you're learning remotely, Pellissippi State Libraries offer a wide range of resources and support to help you succeed!
You can explore books, articles, and other resources using One Search, our all-in-one search tool, available on the Library website. It’s a great starting point for finding reliable information on any topic.
Need research help or have questions? You can connect with a librarian during open hours in several ways:
We’re here to help you navigate your assignments, find sources, and use library tools effectively.
If you’re a distance learner who lives 40 miles or more from any Pellissippi State campus, you can request to have physical books mailed to you.
To request a book by mail:
Need more time with your library items? Renewing is easy and you don’t even have to bring the items with you!
1. In Person
Stop by the Library Circulation Desk or ERC Service Desk on any campus.
Just let us know which items you'd like to renew. You’ll be asked to provide either:
2. By Phone
Call the Circulation Desk at 865-694-6516.
Have one of the following ready:
3. Online (PSCC Students, Faculty, and Staff Only)
Log in to your library account by clicking the My Account link in the Library Catalog.
From there, you can view your checked-out items and request renewals.
