The mission of the M.P. Baker Library of Panola College is to be an academic Learning Resource Center for the students and faculty of the College. The LRC staff strives to offer resources and services, when and where they are needed, to enhance the development of the whole student, and to offer opportunities for students to become lifelong learners.
7:30 am - 5:00 pm
7:30 am - 5:00 pm
7:30 am - 5:00 pm
7:30 am - 5:00 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 semester, 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.
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
Dr. Martha López Coleman - Electronic Resources Librarian
Ms. Faith Parrott - Part-Time Library Assistant
Ms. Emily Pemble - Library Service Coordinator
Ms. Britany Vargas - Part-Time Library Assistant
(You may click on a name to send a direct email.)
M. P. Baker Library does offer access to InterLibrary Loan (ILL) services.
Please use this form to make a request: ILL Request Form
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!
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 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.
M. P. Baker provides laptops for current students on an "as available" basis.
All equipment is due by the last day of the semester.
Panola College provides multiple access points for printing. Panola College no longer supports WEPA printing. The new DataMax system is active. Please click link below for more information.
M. P. Baker provides access to a 3D printer, located on the 2nd floor of the library.
There is a small cost associated with this service.
Please click below for more information.