Collections & Locations
The library's collections of books, reserve items, scores, journals, and media material can be searched with the online catalog available on the library website.
For most books, scores, and media, the library uses the Library of Congress (LC) classification system to organize items on the shelves by subject.
The library catalog uses the following locations for books, some media, & journals; other locations may show up, ask for help at the front desk.
Collection |
Description |
Location |
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Main Stacks |
Books that can be checked out for 3 weeks |
A – B: Upper Level |
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Storage |
Older books in closed storage |
Retrieved upon request |
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Reader's Corner |
Current, popular books |
Main Level |
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Reserves |
Items for specific classes that can be checked out for a short time |
Main Level, Front Desk |
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Reference |
High use books such as Bible commentaries & encyclopedias |
Main Level |
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White Collection |
Books by and about Ellen G. White |
Main Level |
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Videos & DVDs |
VHS and DVD titles that can be checked out or viewed in the library |
Main Level |
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Compact Discs |
Music CDs |
Main Level |
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Audio CDs & Tapes |
Spoken recordings, instructional recordings, & recorded books |
Main Level |
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Software |
A small collection of resources to be used with a computer |
Main Level |
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Children's Literature |
Picture books & story books |
Main Level |
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Oversize |
Books over 12” tall that can be checked out for 3 weeks |
Lower Level |
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Periodicals |
Journals & magazines in print format |
SDA titles: Heritage Room Current issues: Main Level Back issues: Upper Level 1993 & older: Retrieved upon request |
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LP Records |
Music recordings on vinyl |
Main Level |
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Microform Collection |
Historical documents on microfilm and microfiche |
Retrieved upon request |
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Heritage Collection |
Items relating to the SDA church & the history of PUC; library use only |
Upper Level |
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Pitcairn Collection |
Items relating to the history of Pitcairn Island; library use only |
Upper Level |
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Vault Collection |
Fragile items about the history of PUC & the SDA church; library use only |
Retrieved upon request |
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Alumni Collection |
Publications by graduates or former students at PUC; library use only |
Upper Level |
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Maxwell Collection |
Books from the collection of the Arthur S. Maxwell family; library use only |
Main Level |
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Ebooks |
Full-text of books available online |
Links provided through the library catalog or through other databases |