The Opelika library opened in January 1995 and was renovated in 2019. This state of the art 10,000 square foot facility has a seating capacity of 100, shelving space for over 30,000 volumes and houses more than 18,000 titles. Opelika's library provides print and electronic materials to support academic and technical programs along with various resources to support the array of programs offered in the Health Sciences Department.
There are 18 open computers available for student use to include 12 computer with technical course work programs for after class access. The library floor design includes open tables, some with USB power access, private study spaces and a mental break area that houses puzzles, coloring sheets, and other relaxing activities. This facility also provides individual study areas, open seating, and two study rooms that hold up to four users. These rooms can be reserved for individual testing needs as well as small group studying. There is an instructional classroom large enough for 30 students or large study groups. Free WIFI is available for those needing to connect their personal devices to the internet. Lastly, student can receive their IDs during regular library hours starting at 8:00am and concludes 30 minutes before closing.
The staff includes; the director, a library assistant, one part-time evening librarian, and a part-time library technician.
The Valley library opened in 1973 and is 1,887 square feet. The space was renovated in 2024 and offers a welcoming brighter environment. There is a seating capacity of 20 and more than 5,000 titles are housed in the space. There are four tables available for studying, a small study room, and four computers for student use, as well as free WIFI and printing capabilities.
A separate computer lab is housed in the library with 25 computers that is primary used for Adult Education morning courses. However, instructors use the space for instruction and testing when needed. Librarians also uses the space for information literacy instruction when requested. Students have access to the computer lab for studying and large group activities during times when the space is not occupied.
The staff on this campus includes a full-time library assistant (30 hours) and weekly schedule librarian visits to assist with instruction and operations of the facility. The hours of operation are set on the Eastern Time zone.
The Learning Resource Center located on the Wadley campus was constructed in 2015, and is 18,500+ square feet. This structure replaced the long standing McClintock-Ensminger Library. There is a seating capacity of 96 and this main library houses over 42,000 titles and supports the limited collections on Valley and Opelika campuses.
Seventeen computers are available on the main floor's computer lab for research and class assignments purposes. Three study rooms are available on the second floor along with nine individual study carrels, and a number of tables and seating areas. WIFI connection is also available at no charge. Students can receive their IDs during regular library hours.
The staff includes a librarian, an acquisitions library assistant, and two part-time day/evening librarians.
