A. Holly Patterson Library

The A. Holly Patterson Library at Nassau Community College is a hub for student success, providing the tools and support you need to thrive. We offer an active learning environment with a wide range of resources, from research assistance to dedicated study spaces.

The Library is a busy place, open more than 70 hours a week during the semester, including evenings and Saturdays.

Our Resources

We offer a wealth of information in various formats, accessible both on campus and from anywhere.

• Physical Collection: Explore our collection of over 93,000 physical books and media.
• Online Databases: Get 24/7 access to thousands of full-text articles and streaming media through our extensive online databases.
• Study and Learning Spaces: Whether you prefer to work alone or with a group, we have spaces for you. We also have over 200 computers for student use and a limited reserve collection of textbooks.
• Information Literacy: We offer a variety of instruction options, such as live-in person sessions or one-on-one student research consultations.

Expanded Access Beyond NCC

Our participation in several resource-sharing networks means you have access to an even larger collection of resources.

• New York State's NOVEL Project: Get free access to full-text newspapers and journals.
• SUNYConnect: A virtual library for all SUNY students, available anytime, anywhere.
• LILRC: A Long Island-wide library network for expanded access.

Online Services and Support

No matter where you are, you can get support from our staff and access our services online.

• Ask a Librarian: Get fast answers by chatting live or emailing us.
• Interlibrary Loan: Request resources we don't have in our collection.
• Book a Class: Faculty can easily schedule information literacy sessions for their students.
• Purchase Requests: Have a resource you think we should add to our collection? Let us know!

Our Location

The Library is a four-story building on campus, situated between Clusters A–D and E–F.