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About: Library Services

Information on the history of M. P. Baker Library and available services.

Library Hours

7:30 am - 5:00 pm

7:30 am - 5:00 pm

7:30 am - 7:00 pm

7:30 am - 7:00 pm

7:30 am - 12:30 pm

The Library follows the Panola College holiday schedule, as well as bad weather days.  If the college is closed the library is closed.  Please call the main library number: 903-693-2052 before coming out if you are unsure if the library is open.

The time between semesters, non-holiday times, the library will maintain an office hours posture:

M-TH 7:30am - 5:00pm

F 7:30 am - 12:30pm

Closed Saturday and Sunday.

Library Contact Information

Main/Circulation Desk

903-693-2052

Information Desk

903-693-1162

You may also text the library during open hours: 903-225-2322

 

We are located at the heart of the Panola College campus.

1109 W. Panola

Carthage, Texas 75633

Mr. Dale Saenz - Director of Library Services

Ms. Margaret Dodson - Electronic Resources Librarian

Ms. Hope Lynn - Library Support Specialist

Ms. Faith Parrott - Part-Time Library Assistant

Ms. Emily Pemble - Library Service Coordinator

Ms. Britany Vargas - Part-Time Library Assistant

InterLibrary Loan (ILL)

M. P. Baker Library does offer access to InterLibrary Loan (ILL) services.

Please use this form to make a request: ILL Request Form

For more information on ILL, please click here.

Tutoring - Upswing

Panola College's online tutoring: UPSWING!

Our goal is to provide free, confidential, and convenient academic support to Panola College students in an online environment. We exist to help students achieve academic independence. Tutoring is done either with Panola College personnel or an Upswing Coach.  Don't delay, make an appointment today!

FREE!  AVAILABLE ON YOUR SCHEDULE!  24/7!

You can even submit your papers to feedback!

Student Database Log-In Information

Citation Guides

The Librarians are always ready to help you find and cite resources. 

Drop by the library or chat us via the Ask PC! chatbox.

Click the link below to access the Citation Guide.

Study Spaces

Study Spaces include the tables and chairs located throughout the library which will seat from 4-6 students. The library offers 31 pods for quiet study; 12 singular and 3 duo pods on the first floor, 16 singular pods on the 2nd floor. There are also 7 study rooms available; 4 study rooms which seat from 4-6 students and 3 study rooms which include collaboration stations that will accommodate 6-14 students. Students are also welcome to use the 16 computers located upstairs in the open lab.

Study pods are first-come first serve and do not have a time limit on their use.  Study rooms can be reserved but if no one is using them you are welcome to use them.  Study rooms have a 2 hr use limit, strictly enforced during mid-terms and finals.

Click on the link below to reserve a study room.

Tutoring - In Person

Laptops

M. P. Baker provides laptops for current students on an "as available" basis.

All equipment is due by the last day of the semester.

 

Printing

There are printers located on each Panola campus. The library's printer is on the first floor next to the art gallery. Print cards are sold at the business office for $30 and cover 250 pages worth of printing. You can print in both black and white and in color.

 

3D Printing

 

M. P. Baker provides access to a 3D printer, located on the 2nd floor of the library. 

Please click below for more information.

 

M.P. Baker Support Team