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Heaton Family Learning Commons Library Summer Hours:

Monday - Friday | 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
*Closed Fridays in June

Heaton Family Learning Commons

The Heaton Family Learning Commons is home to the BC3 Library, the Educational Technology Division, and the Logan Café.

Exterior shot of the Heaton Family Learning Commons on a sunny day

Library Resources & Services Online

Online access to many of the library's resources and services is available through the BC3 Library's website. These include: 

• Research Databases
• Subject Guides
• eBooks & Articles
• Off-Campus Library Services
• Document Delivery & Request Materials
• "Ask a Librarian" Services

View library.bc3.edu

 

Heaton Family Learning Commons Library Resources

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    Study Rooms

    The Heaton has two study rooms on the upper level and four study rooms on the lower level. One study room on the lower level can seat up to 12 people; all other study rooms can seat up to five people. Each study room contains a computer equipped with a camera, microphone and speaker, as well as a port for attaching a laptop. The large study room has a large whiteboard. Mobile whiteboards are available to use in the other study rooms.

    To reserve a study room call 724-284-8511, schedule in person at a library service desk, or send an email to library@bc3.edu
    Note that the availability of the room will need to be confirmed during regular library hours. A library staff member will get back to you.

     
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    Printing & Technology

    The Heaton has a color copier/printer on the upper level and a black & white printer/copier on the lower level. You can print from a Heaton computer workstation or wirelessly from your laptop or phone

     
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    Technology Help Desk

    Need help? The BC3 Technology Help Desk is the support center for students, faculty, and staff with questions and/or problems related to BC3-authorized educational technology products and software, BC3 campus computers, and/or phone-related issues.

     
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    Division of Educational Technology

    The Division of Educational Technology is located on the Upper Level of the Heaton Family Learning Commons. It facilitates distance education programs and classes.

     
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    Logan Café

    The Logan Café is located on the upper level of the Heaton Family Learning Commons. It offers delicious food and beverages. Outside the café, food and drinks are permitted in the open areas; lids are requested. Food and drinks are not permitted at the computer workstations.

     
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    Library Events

    The Heaton Family Learning Commons offers a wide range of student events and activities. From author talks to book clubs to therapy dog visits, there's always something happening at the library. 

     

Heaton Family Learning Commons Library Facilities

Conference Room

A 16-seat conference room on the upper level is available for use by BC3 administrators, faculty, staff, and college-related committees, organizations, clubs, and community partners. Reserve the NexTier Conference Room through Astra.

Multimedia Classrooms

Upper-level multimedia classroom (Room 232): This is a 20-seat classroom with iTV and video conferencing available. The desks have pop-up computers to enable conversion between lab and lecture space.

Lower-level multimedia classroom (Room 133): 24-seat computer lab with instructor computer and projector. Reserve through Astra or email at library@bc3.edu


Butler County Community Patrons

Butler County residents are welcome to use the Heaton Family Learning Commons resources and services. Ask at the Reference Desk for a library card, computer login, or assistance finding resources.

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For BC3 Faculty

The BC3 Library is dedicated to providing information resources and information literacy instruction in support of the College’s curriculum and the information needs of students and faculty.

 

Heaton Family Learning Commons Staff

Martin Miller
Dean of Library Services
724.287.8711, ext. 8210
martin.miller@bc3.edu

Jean Shumway
Reference & Instruction Librarian
Professor
724.287.8711, ext. 8296
jean.shumway@bc3.edu

Julia Tulba
Reference Librarian
Instructor
724.287.8711, ext. 8292
julia.tulba@bc3.edu

Laurie Eytel
Library Circulation Secretary
724.287.8711, ext. 8246
laurie.eytel@bc3.edu

Jessica Welter
Acquisitions Secretary
724.287.8711, ext. 8293
jessica.welter@bc3.edu

General Library Contact
Email the library, and we will get back to you!
724-284-8511
library@bc3.edu