Southworth Library at SUNY Canton serves as a dynamic academic hub, offering vital support to students, faculty, and staff in achieving their educational and research goals. As a university library, it provides access to a vast collection of print materials, research databases, academic journals, and multimedia resources tailored to a wide variety of disciplines. The library emphasizes personalized academic support, including information literacy instruction and one-on-one research consultations with experienced librarians.

In addition to its academic focus, Southworth Library fosters a welcoming environment with collaborative study spaces, quiet reading areas, and access to modern technology and printing services. Notably, it participates in SUNY-wide interlibrary loan services, vastly expanding resource availability for users. The library also engages in a number of campus and statewide academic initiatives, helping to integrate open educational resources (OER) into curricula to reduce student costs.

With a commitment to community-building, Southworth Library hosts workshops, cultural displays, and special events that support learning and celebrate diversity. Its digital presence ensures 24/7 access to research tools and library services, making it an essential asset to the SUNY Canton campus community.

Website: https://www.canton.edu/library/

Key Services:

– Academic research support and information literacy instruction
– Access to scholarly databases, eBooks, and journals
– Interlibrary loan services within the SUNY system
– Quiet study spaces and collaborative group areas
– Technology lending (laptops, tablets, calculators)
– Printing, scanning, and copying services
– Assistance with citation and research tools
– Outreach events and academic workshops
– Open Educational Resources (OER) support
– Online access to library resources and research guides