Tate Hurvitz, Ph.D. Dean of Learning and Technology Resources	Nadra Farina-Hess Outreach Librarian & Cataloger
Michele Martens Admin Assistant	Felicia Kalker Instruction Librarian
Christina Bengen Library Tech II, Interlibrary Loan	Julie Middlemas Collections Librarian, Dept. Chair
Lisa Brlas Library Tech III, Circulation	Jessica Owens Systems Librarian
Danielle Davis Library Tech III, Technical Services	Zayden Tethong OER & Equity Librarian
Karen Nance Library Tech II, Course Reserves	David Feare  Adjunct Librarian
Patty Morrison Adjunct Librarian	Melanie Quinn Adjunct Librarian
Jennifer Rogers Adjunct Librarian	Amiee Tomasello Adjunct Librarian

 

Grossmont College Library Mission Statement

The Grossmont College Library is an essential partner in teaching and learning. We collaborate with our diverse campus community to nurture intellectual inquiry, ensure welcoming environments, and to provide convenient, equitable access to quality information resources. We foster cultural competence and prepare students to be critical thinkers who are engaged global citizens.

Collection Development Policy

Purpose 

The Grossmont College Library Collection Development Policy is the basis for the continual assessment, growth, and enrichment of the collection: print, audiovisual, and electronic resources.  This policy was created in accordance with the missions of both Grossmont College and the Library. 

The library provides research materials for the information needs of our college community.  This policy establishes guidelines for the evaluation and selection of resources that will support and enhance the curriculum and instructional programs, promote scholarship, enhance student life, and provide for the general information needs of students, faculty, and staff that comprise the College community. 

In summary, the maintenance of a comprehensive, relevant, and balanced collection of materials requires implementation of the following collection policies. 

 

General Guidelines for the Collection of Material 

• Support of our college’s curriculum 
• Probable need based on existing programs and collections 
• Quality of content and scholarly worth or informational value 
• Collection balance among subject areas according to the curriculum 
• Collection balance among formats of information 
• Collection balance among subject areas according to use 
• Format is commonly driven by current technology 

 

 

Privacy Statement

Student privacy is an important part of academic freedom while using the Grossmont College Library resources and services. 

California state law (§6267 & §6254) supports the library's protection of patron records.