James H. Thomason Library

Library Collections

In addition to materials to support the curriculum, the Thomason Library contains and makes available to students, faculty, and community borrowers items in several areas of special interest:

• Archives & Special Collections
  Located in the upper level addition, this collection is divided into two major components -- the Presbyterian College Archives, which documents the history of PC and the individuals and other institutions associated with it, and special collections dealing with the history of South Carolina and Presbyterianism.

• Curriculum Collection
  The Eugene T. Wilson Learning Center, located on the lower level of the Library, contains materials that support the College's teacher education program. Areas include children's literature, adolescent literature, Christian education, textbooks (used in both elementary and secondary schools), and curriculum kits.

• Leisure Reading
  Located on the main level, this collection is available ONLY to college borrowers (faculty, staff, students). The LRC collection contains fiction as well as non-fiction best sellers.

• Mystery
  In addition to mysteries in Leisure Reading, a permanent collection resides on the upper level in the reading alcove. Popular authors include Sue Grafton, Patricia Cornwell, Tony Hillerman, and Agatha Christie.
  
  
• Science Fiction
  The science fiction collection is located on the upper level in the reading alcove. Works include those by Issac Asimov, Nancy Kress, Ray Bradbury, and Kate Wilhelm.

• Compact Disc Collection A-Z
  The compact disc collection supports the voice and instrumental music programs of the college with selections in classical music, sacred music, jazz, and musicals. New acquisitions for leisure listening include rock & roll, pop, alternative, and hip hop selections. The collection is located on the lower level in the Movies & Music Room.
  
  
• Video Collection A-Z
  The video collection contains over 2900 videos in subjects ranging from art to psychology as well as silent movies, classic films from the "golden era," screen adaptations of books and plays, and modern hits. Videos are located on the lower level in the Movies & Music Room.

• DVD Collection A-Z
  This collection contains versions of some titles already in the Library video collection. As new video items are requested, they will be added in DVD format if available.
  
  
• Score
  This collection supports both vocal and instrumental performance and study. While many of the scores are for organ and piano, a number include individual parts for ensemble playing. The scores span a wide range of periods including Classical, Baroque, Renaissance, and early American. The scores are located on the lower level adjacent to the Movies and Music Collections.

• Periodical Collection A-Z
  The Library subscribes to over 800 periodicals including scholarly journals, local newspapers, general interest magazines, and electronic journals. The current periodical and newspaper collections are located on the main level. Older issues of periodicals are located on the lower level.