Library Services

Library services are available to all Yavapai College students, faculty and staff as well as open to the public. The libraries support all YC-related classes. Yavapai College students can access library services, resources, hours of operation and more at our website (www.yc.edu/library). Library staff assistance is available in person, by phone at 928.776.2261 (Prescott Reference Desk), 928.776.2260 (Prescott Circulation Desk), 928.634.6540 (Verde Valley Reference Desk), 928.634.6541 (Verde Valley Circulation Desk), or use our Ask a Librarian service on our website.

Physical libraries are located on the Prescott (Building 19) and Verde Valley ("M" Building) campuses. Both libraries are members of the Yavapai Library Network. Yavapai College students have access to more than one million items through the 40+ member Yavapai county libraries.

Other services and resources:

• Computers and printers
• Laptops for in-library use (Prescott only)
• Wireless access
• More than 80,000 full-text e-books
• Subject-specific and general interest article databases
• 24/7 access to millions of online magazine and newspaper articles
• Individual and class support for research projects
• Study rooms for group use
• Library instruction for YC classes
• Quiet study space
• Individual and group media viewing facilities
• Interlibrary loan services
• Government documents (Prescott campus only)

Borrowing Information:

• YC students can obtain a library card by presenting a photo ID and proof of current enrollment at Yavapai College or make their YC ID their Iibrary card.
• YC faculty and staff can obtain a library card by presenting a photo ID and proof of current employment at Yavapai College or make their YC ID their library card.
• Community patrons can obtain a library card by presenting a photo ID that includes their current Yavapai county address or a photo ID with proper paperwork confirming Yavapai County residency.
• Any Yavapai Library Network card is valid to use in the library.