Bethany College’s T.W. Phillips Memorial Library serves the campus and local community by helping users identify, select, access, and evaluate information resources. Library holdings include more than 250,000 physical items and extensive electronic resources. Notable archival and special collections include the Campbell Archives, the Upper Ohio Valley Collection, and The Grace Ryland and William Henry Robinson Children’s Library.
As a member of the Appalachian College Association (ACA), Bethany also has access to a core collection of more than 100,000 eBook titles and eight database collections through the Bowen Central Library of Appalachia. Bethany also contributes archival and historical materials to the ACA’s Digital Library of Appalachia.
The library serves as a student hub throughout the day, providing a comfortable atmosphere for studying, watching movies, playing board games, accessing the Internet, and more. Over the last several semesters, the library has rearranged existing furniture and added new seating to create a more effective and welcoming environment with a collection of individual and group study spaces.
Technology offerings at the library have also expanded. In addition to providing traditional desktop computers for research, the library added 12 Google Chromebooks through the generous support of the Bethany College Alumni Council to give students additional options for accessing online resources, as well as a digital collaboration space where students can work on group projects. The library also provides Wi-Fi access to the campus network, copiers, and printers.
As a student-centered organization, the library includes a diverse selection of popular films, leisure novels, and magazines for the campus community. A large comment and suggestion board is used to gather information about other resources and services students would like to see.
The T.W. Phillips Memorial Library also hosts a variety of campus programs throughout the year. Upcoming events include the second annual Easter Egg Hunt held in conjunction with Kappa Delta Pi, an international honor society for education, and the Student Alumni Association, the National Library Week Celebration from April 12-18 featuring the extremely popular Donut Day, and free snacks and refreshments during the final exam period.
There really is something for everyone at the library. A staff of friendly, skilled librarians and student employees are available to help you with your information needs.
