We are open this week Tuesday-Thursday 8:00AM – 5:15PM following the holiday weekend!
Stop by and check out a book or two from our New Materials or Browsing Books, enjoy some sun on the terrace, or use the Record Player on the Ground Floor!

Provides updates regarding library hours.
McCain Library will be closed on Friday, August 16, for the Academic Affairs Retreat.
The library will reopen at 8:30 AM on Monday, August 19.
We apologize for any inconvenience.
Friday, Dec 7 Open late: 8 AM – 2 AM
Saturday, Dec 8 Open late: 11 AM – 2 AM
Sunday, Dec 9 Open: 1 PM – 2AM
Next weekend (Dec 14-16) will also have additional, but different, hours and services.
Good luck wrapping up this semester!
Mon., Dec. 11, 2017 | Open 8:00 AM – 10:30 PM |
Tues., Dec. 12, 2017 | Open 8:30 AM –11:30 AM* |
Wed.– Fri., Dec. 13 – 15, 2017 | Open 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM |
Sat.– Sun., Dec. 16 – 17, 2017 | CLOSED |
Mon.– Fri., Dec. 18 – 22, 2017 | Open 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM |
Sat., Dec. 23, 2017 – Mon., Jan. 1, 2018 |
CLOSED |
Tues.– Fri., Jan. 2 – 5, 2018 | Open 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM |
Sat. —- Sun., Jan. 6 -7, 2018 | CLOSED |
Mon., Jan. 8, 2017 | Open 8:30 AM – 6:00 PM |
Tues., Jan. 9 (Classes Start) | Open 8:00 AM – 2:00 AM |
*Closed for all staff holiday party
We wish you all a fun and relaxing time over Journeys/Peak Week and Spring Break!
McCain Library’s Break Hours will be:
Pre-Journeys & Peak Week | |
Friday, March 3 | Open 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM |
Saturday, March 4 – Sunday, March 5 | Closed |
Journeys/Peak Week March 6 – March 12 | |
Monday – Friday, March 6 – 10 | Open 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM |
Saturday – Sunday, March 11-12 | Closed |
Spring Break March 13 – March 18 | |
Monday, March 13 – Friday, March 17 | Open 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM |
Saturday, March 18 | Closed |
Sunday, March 19 | Open 1:00 PM – 2:00 AM |
If you are researching at a distance, remember that LibGuides are available 24/7 to point you to the best resources for your topic. They are keyword searchable too! Email library@agnesscott.edu if need more guidance.
An alert to library users: between November 22-26, 2016, McCain Library’s hours will be adjusted around Agnes Scott College’s Thanksgiving Break.
Please plan accordingly.
Mon., 11/21 OPEN 8:00 am – 2:00 am*
Tues., 11/22 OPEN 8:00 am – 6:00 pm
Wed., 11/23 OPEN 8:30 am – 12:00 pm
Thurs., 11/24 CLOSED (College Holiday)**
Fri., 11/25 CLOSED (College Holiday)**
Sat., 11/26 CLOSED (College Holiday)**
Sun., 11/27 OPEN 1:00 pm – 2:00 am*
If you’re traveling, remember our online, no-password-needed, keyword searchable LibGuides – subject-oriented research starters for help at a distance, 24/7.
**If you’re staying on campus, remember that McCain G-11 is accessible by ASC ID card (go to library side doors facing Alston, then scan your ID at the card reader there and at the classroom door) when the main library spaces are closed. Enjoy the break!
*Visitors allowed in the building until 10:30pm.
An alert to library users: between October 5 – 9, 2016, McCain Library’s hours will be adjusted around Agnes Scott College’s Fall Break and because of a film shoot in the library.
Please plan accordingly.
Wed., 10/5 OPEN 8:00 am – 2:00 am*
(Students may use computers in McCain 211 or library laptops if computer clusters on Floor 1 are affected by movie prep.)
Thurs., 10/6 OPEN 8:30 am – 4:30 pm (No Classes/Movie Prep in Main Reading Room)
Fri., 10/7 CLOSED (College Holiday)**
Sat., 10/8 CLOSED (Movie Filming)**
Sun., 10/9 OPEN 1:00 pm – 2:00 am*
If you’re traveling, remember our online, no-password-needed, keyword searchable LibGuides – subject-oriented research starters for help at a distance, 24/7.
**If you’re staying on campus, remember that McCain G-11 is accessible by ASC ID card (go to library side doors facing Alston, then scan your ID at the card reader there and at the classroom door) when the main library spaces are closed. Enjoy the break!
*Visitors allowed in the building until 10:30pm.
Welcome, new and returning students! McCain Library will offer the following hours until classes begin and then resume longer service times on the first day of classes, Wednesday, August 24.
Pre-Fall Semester Hours – August 19-August 23, 2016
Friday, August 19 8:30 am – 6:00 pm
Saturday, August 20 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
Sunday, August 21 CLOSED
Monday, August 22 8:30 am – 6:00 pm
Tuesday, August 23 8:30 am – 6:00 pm
Fall Semester Hours (Wed., August 24 – Sun., Dec. 11, 2016)
Monday – Thursday 8:00 am – 2:00 am**
Friday 8:00 am – 6:00 pm
Saturday 9:00 am – 6:00 pm
Sunday 1:00 pm – 2:00 am**
** Research guidance until 9:00 pm. Circulation services until 10:30 pm.
Students may study in G 11 (use your ID to unlock the door from the Educational Technology Center (ETC) Hallway or side entrance facing Alston) when the main library is closed.
Note: for safety reasons, the ground floor door coming into the main library space from the ETC locks at 10:15pm.
Exceptions
Mon., Sept. 5, Labor Day CLOSED
Fall Break, October 6-8 (Thurs.-Sat.)
Wed., Oct. 5 8:00 am – 6:00 pm
Thurs., Oct. 6 8:30 am – 4:30 pm
Fri., Oct. 7 (Campus Holiday) CLOSED
Sat., Oct. 8 10:00 am – 5: 00 pm
Thanksgiving Break, November 23–Nov.26 (Wed.-Sat.)
Tues., Nov. 22 8:00 am – 6:00 pm
Wed. Nov. 23 8:30 am – 12:00 noon
Thurs., Nov. 24-Sat., Nov. 26 CLOSED
Additional Exam Time Hours (for ASC Students, not Visitors)
Fri., Dec. 2 (with services) 8:00 am – 2:00 am
Sat., Dec. 3 (with services) 9:00 am – 2:00 am
Fri., Dec. 9 (study only, 6pm+) 8:00 am – 10:30 pm
Sun., Dec. 11 (Circ/study, 10a-1p) 10:00 am – 2:00 am
Last Day of Exams
Mon., Dec. 12 8:00 am – 6:00 pm
After Exams & For Winter Holidays (Dec. 13, 2016-Jan. 9, 2017)
Tues., Dec. 13-Fri., Dec. 16 8:30 am – 4:30 pm
Sat., Dec. 17- Sun. Dec 18 CLOSED
Mon., Dec. 19- Thurs., Dec 22 8:30 am – 4:30 pm
Fri., Dec. 23- Mon., Jan 2 CLOSED
Tues., Jan. 3- Fri., Jan 6 8:30 am – 4:30 pm
Sat., Jan. 7- Sun., Jan. 8 CLOSED
Mon., Jan. 9 8:30 am – 6:00 pm
May 31 – July 31, 2016 (College Summer Schedule)
DATE | LIBRARY |
Monday – Thursday | 8:00 AM –5:15 PM |
Friday – Sunday | Closed |
Exception: Monday, July 4 (July 4th Holiday) – Closed
August 1 – 21, 2014 (Break Hours)
DATE | LIBRARY |
Monday – Friday | 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM |
Saturday – Sunday | Closed |
August 22 – 23, 2014 (Orientation)
DATE | LIBRARY |
Monday – Tuesday | 8:30 AM – 6:00 PM |
August 24, 2016 – Fall Classes Begin / Regular Hours Resume
Further details and 24/7 library resources are available at: http://www.agnesscott.edu/library.
Congratulations to all Scottie graduates and their families!
Thurs., May 12 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM
Fri., May 13 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM (Baccalaureate)
Sat., May 14 8:00 AM – 1:00 PM (Commencement)
Sun., May 15 Closed
REST OF MAY (16th – 31st)*
Monday – Friday 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM
Saturday – Sunday Closed
*Exceptions
Wed., May 18 CLOSED – ASC Community Day
Fri., May 27 & CLOSED – Memorial Day Holiday Mon., May 30