General Collections
With physical collections of approximately 30,000 books and 1,350 videos, the library also subscribes to general and subject-specific databases that provide access to over an additional 20,000 full-text journals and newspapers, 700 encyclopedias, and 200,000 ebooks. Search tools and guides to finding books, articles, journal titles, videos, and more are listed on the library homepage. For subject-specific guidance, please visit our subject guides or contact us.
The Bill Cowee Poetry Collection
In addition, the Carson City campus library is also home to the Bill Cowee Poetry Collection. Donated in 2007 by Carson City resident Bill Cowee, this collection of print books covers all aspects of poetry and poets from around the world. The collection can be viewed at the Dini building or located in the library catalog using keyword search "Cowee."
Address:
2201 West College Parkway
Carson City, NV 89703
Phone Number:
775-445-3229
Click here for the current library hours.
Originally established when the campus opened in 1974, the Carson City campus library moved to its current location in January 2004. Funding for the project was appropriated by the Nevada State Legislature, thanks in large part to the efforts of former Assemblyman Joe Dini of Yerington.
The mission of the Western Nevada College Library & Media Services (LMS) is to support the educational programs of the college throughout the service area; to foster the ability of students, faculty, and staff to use information sources independently and effectively; and to provide a physical and virtual environment conducive to learning.
LMS personnel assist and teach students, faculty, and staff in the effective and ethical use of library and information resources.
LMS information resources and services support the college’s educational programs through the acquisition and maintenance of a current, relevant, and diverse print and online collection of materials.
Address:
160 Campus Way
Fallon, NV 89406
Phone Number:
775-445-3392
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Named after Alicia and Manuel Beck, the library received a $400,000 endowment to allow for continued expansion of services, materials, and equipment in order to serve the Fallon campus facilities.
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| General Information | Phone Number | |
| Carson City: Circulation Desk | 775-445-3229 | |
| Fallon: Circulation Desk | 775-445-3392 | |
| Research Help & Reference Services | Phone Number | Email Address |
| Carson City | 775-445-3229 | refdesk@wnc.edu |
| Fallon | 775-445-3392 | ronald.belbin@wnc.edu |
| Library Instruction & Orientation | Phone Number | Email Address |
| Carson City: Nichole Paul | 775-445-3228 | nichole.paul@wnc.edu |
| Fallon: Ron Belbin | 775-445-3392 | ronald.belbin@wnc.edu |
| Reserve Materials (Physical Items) | Phone Number | Email Address |
| Carson City: Nichole Paul | 775-445-3228 | nichole.paul@wnc.edu |
| Fallon: Ron Belbin | 775-445-3392 | ronald.belbin@wnc.edu |