Motlow Smyrna Library Offers Helpful Services and Resources

By Kelly Tilton

Motlow Buzz Contributing Writer

SMYRNA — The Motlow Smyrna Library, led by Branch Librarian Kelly Tilton, is excited to offer many helpful services and resources for Motlow students. 

  

Starting with what’s new, the library’s XR Lab has officially opened on the second floor of the Hyatt-Spivey Center. The room is equipped with some amazing technology, including Alienware Aurora R8 desktop computers, zSpace AR/VR laptops, Oculus Quest 2 VR headsets, and a wide assortment of apps – educational and recreational.The XR Lab hours are 9-11 a.m. and 1-6 p.m. Monday-Thursday and by appointment on Fridays, unless otherwise posted. Visit the XR Lab in HSC 217! 

Tilton said he is thrilled to announce many new items added to the Smyrna library collection. If you’re a fan of tabletop games or board games, be on the lookout! The Smyrna library has books and resources for many popular titles: "Dungeons & Dragons," "Monster of the Week," "Fiasco!," "Munchkin," "Uno," and more.

Enjoy graphic novels? The library has added dozens of new titles – both recent and classic from indie and major publishers – to the Smyrna Library’s collection. Stop by and see what’s new. 

Returning to more familiar services, the library continues to offer device checkouts for students, including laptops, WIFI hotspots, iPads, Ti-84 graphing calculators, and more. Items can be borrowed for a period of either one or two weeks during the semester, depending on the device type. 

“We have plenty of space for individual students or groups to work in the library, including our six study rooms, Computer Lab, and quiet study, carrel area,” Tilton said. “Printing, faxing and copying services are still free. We still have our daily free coffee and snacks – while supplies last – and have recently added a hot water dispenser. As always, Smyrna library staff are happy to assist students search for resources and develop long-term research strategies that work.”

 

The Smyrna Library is the first stop in the Hyatt-Spivey Center – HSC 113. Spring semester hours are 7:30 a.m.-9 p.m. Monday-Thursday and 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Friday-Saturday. Questions or comments can be sent to Smyrna branch librarian Kelly Tilton at ktilton@mscc.edu.  

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