A center of academic activity, the SENMC Library is the first choice for information for students at Southeast New Mexico College (SENMC). The campus library supports learning and instruction with online and traditional learning resources. The library ensures equal access to learners across the spectrum of educational level, physical ability and location. General and discipline-based instruction is available for classes, individual students and faculty by appointment.

Through active collaboration with faculty, the library offers academic and vocational resources relevant to student achievement and success. Information literacy training is embedded into the physical and on-line learning environments to ensure technological readiness vital to personal and professional achievement in today’s global economy.

The library is an open, vibrant, and student-centered environment that encourages discovery and academic advancement through active learning. A welcoming space for individual and collaborative interaction, the library is open five days, 57 hours a week during the fall and spring semesters. Remote access to selected online resources is available to current students, faculty and staff.

The library also serves as a public gateway for the Carlsbad and Eddy County communities by providing access to both print and specific online resources delivered through the State Library of New Mexico.

Services Offered:

• Student Computer Lab and Printer
• Scanning System
• Study Room
• Print and Electronic Resources
• Interlibrary Loans
• Research Assistant
• Library Resource Presentations
• Public Computers (Business Use Only)

Library Hours

Monday:  Thursday 7:45 am to 8:00 pm
Friday:  8:00 am to 5:00 pm
Saturday and Sunday: Closed
The SENMC library follows the calendar and is closed whenever the campus is closed.