Skip to Main Content Galveston College Library
  • Galveston CollegeLibrary
  • Library Overview


    webinars at galveston college libraryWelcome to the Galveston College Library Team. We hope your position as a library assistant will be an essential part of your college experience. Working as a student assistant is a great way to earn extra money. Still, the goal at the Galveston College Library is to cultivate a comfortable climate conducive to learning and gaining valuable work experience to be successful after graduation.

    You will be working with librarians and library staff to provide information, research materials, and essential library services to students, faculty, staff, and the community. 

    There are many benefits to working in the library; you can gain valuable and essential skills such as: 

    • invaluable research skills
    • training in current technology
    • convenient and flexible campus employment
    • excellent work experience for resume building
    • customer service skills
    • time management and prioritizing skills
    • quick thinking and problem-solving skills
    • verbal and communication skills
    • a quiet and pleasant place to work
    • a way to meet a diverse set of people

    Welcome


    Welcome to Galveston College library. The David Glenn Hunt Memorial Library provides access to college-level print and electronic resources for GC students, faculty, staff, and the community.

    The library is open to the public and holds more than 40,000 volumes. The library has a computer lab with access to Microsoft Office, Print/Copy Center, and access to research databases. A Galveston College ID card is required to check out library materials. 

    Mission


    The mission of the David Glenn Hunt Memorial Library is to provide a broad range of resources and services to the college community; to support the educational programs and curriculum of the college; to promote scholarship and basic research necessary to the academic and vocational programs, and to assist all library users in the development of lifelong learning and information literacy skills.

    Meet the Team


    Telishia "Tee" Murray, MLS 

    409.944.1285

    tmurray@gc.edu

    R-121

     

     

    Telishia “Tee” Murray isn't just the Director of Library and Learning Resources at Galveston College; she's an inspirational journey herself. Hailing from Freeport, Texas, Tee embarked on her academic voyage as a first-generation student, with Brazosport College as her first port of call.

    Her academic accolades boast a Bachelor of Arts in Literature from the University of Houston-Clear Lake and a Master of Science in Library Science with Advanced Management Certification from the University of North Texas in Denton. Currently, Tee is on the cusp of earning her Doctorate of Education in Higher Education at Fairleigh Dickinson University.

    Tee isn't just an educational leader; she's a trailblazer with over eighteen years of experience spanning higher education and libraries, encompassing academic, public, and medical domains. Her expertise shines in library management, data, and content management, as well as teaching and mentoring. Her top five signature strengths, according to Gallup Strengths, are activator, input, command, achiever, and learner.

    But Tee's achievements go beyond her impressive resume. Her purpose transcends degrees and titles, rooted in a profound passion for assisting others and an unyielding drive for success. Tee's life philosophy champions change and celebrates diversity in every facet of life.

    In her own words, Tee shares this invaluable wisdom: "Don't let people or a system dictate your life's purpose. Life is a journey; have faith in the process."

    Andrew Vierkant

    Andrew Vierkant, MLS

     409.944.1242

     avierkant@gc.edu

    R-113C

    Alicia Wise, BA 

    409.944.1319

    awise@gc.edu

    R-112

    Tina Sidelnik, BS

     409.944.1240

     tsidelnik@gc.edu

    R-107

    Library Hours


    Monday-Thursday 7:30 am - 9:00 pm
    Friday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
    Saturday 8:00 am - 12:00 pm
    Sunday Closed

    These hours apply during the Fall and Spring Semesters. 

    Changes during holidays and summer sessions are posted on the library website

    Important Phone Numbers


    Circulation Desk

    On-campus: x240

    Off-campus: 409.944.1240

    GC Main Number 409.944.4242
    GC Security

    On-campus: x361

    Off-campus: 409.944.1361

    Access to Library Resources


    On and off-campus access to the GC Library's licensed online resources is available to current GC students, faculty & staff. View the Access Online Resources page for more information about how to access library resources on and off-campus.  

    Career Placement/Tutoring & Testing


    The Career Placement & Tutoring Center has tutors available to help all currently enrolled Galveston College students with general study and test-taking skills, as well as subject-specific tutoring. Best of all, tutoring is a FREE service of the college! More information about these services is available on the Career Placement & Tutoring Center website.

    The Testing Center is located in the right-hand corner of the library, along the green wall. You can find more information about the Testing Center on their website. 

    Spaces and Technology


    The GC Library provides several private/group study rooms to be used by GC students for discussion, study, and research sessions. 

    • Study Rooms are located in the library and are available for student, faculty, and staff reservation. Due to high demand, rooms can be reserved for up to 3 hours daily.

    Every study room is equipped with the following:

    • A whiteboard
    • Tables and chairs
    • Power outlets
    • Dry-erase marker kits are available for check out at the Circulation Desk.

    How do I reserve a study room online?

    • Select an available (green) slot for the start of your reservation.
    • Submit Times.
    • Agree to Terms and Conditions.
    • Complete the Reservation Form and Submit Your Booking
    • Follow the link included in the confirmation email to confirm your booking. Failure to do so within 15 minutes of receiving the email will cause the request to be canceled. 

    Food and Beverages (See Library Food & Beverage Policy):

    • Light snacks sealed in wrappers (e.g., candy, granola bars, snack-size chips), except at computer stations. Items permitted in study rooms, computer lab, and open common areas:
    • Beverages with lids (e.g., water bottles, soda bottles, coffee cups with lids).

    Items not permitted in study rooms, computer labs, and open common areas (see Cyber Café regarding prepared meals):

    • Prepared meals (e.g., burgers, fries, pizza, sandwiches, salads).
    • Beverages without lids.

    The Cyber Cafe is a collaborative space for students to eat, research, study, or de-stress. The Cyber Cafe has:

    • Six computers with internet, printing, vending machines, and a microwave.  

    The Flexible Learning Space is a flexible, technology-accessible space with modular furniture, electrical outlets, and moveable whiteboards to facilitate collaborative teamwork.  

    • Seats 40
    • Laptops available for checkout (library use only)
    • A media Table for collaborative learning and study is available. 

    This area is also reserved for classroom instruction. If this area is reserved for instruction, please use other seating areas in the library.  

    Other Seating Areas with Power Outlets: 

    • Cyber Café 
    • Seating near the Computer Lab 
    • Study Rooms 

    Food and Beverages (See Library Food & Beverage Policy):

    Items permitted in study rooms, computer lab, and open common areas:

    • Light snacks sealed in wrappers (e.g., candy, granola bars, snack-size chips), except at computer stations.
    • Beverages with lids (e.g., water bottles, soda bottles, coffee cups with lids).

    Items not permitted in study rooms, computer labs, and open common areas (see Cyber Café regarding prepared meals):

    • Prepared meals (e.g., burgers, fries, pizza, sandwiches, salads).
    • Beverages without lids.

    The Computer Lab (R-116) is located inside the library and is open to Galveston College students, faculty, and staff with a current Galveston College Whitecaps portal or network login. The computer lab has:

    • 24 computers are located in the Computer Lab
    • A printer is located in the lab
    • Access to Office 365
    • A GC ID and password are required
    • Guests log-in is not available
    • Library staff are available for research assistance

    Food and Beverages (See Library Food & Beverage Policy):

    Items permitted in study rooms, computer lab, and open common areas:

    • Light snacks sealed in wrappers (e.g., candy, granola bars, snack-size chips), except at computer stations.
    • Beverages with lids (e.g., water bottles, soda bottles, coffee cups with lids).

    Items not permitted in study rooms, computer labs, and open common areas (see Cyber Café regarding prepared meals):

    • Prepared meals (e.g., burgers, fries, pizza, sandwiches, salads).
    • Beverages without lids.