Library Services

The Southworth Library is pleased to offer a variety of library services and resources. Below is information about a few of our most requested services. We look forward to collaborating with you!

• Circulation Items: Including Textbook Reserves and Equipment Reserves are available at the Circulation Desk. Items may be borrowed by SUNY Canton faculty, staff, and students who hold a college ID card. Circulation and borrower services.
• Interlibrary Loan: Use this service to request library materials not available through Southworth Library.
• Reference: available 24/7 through our virtual chat service. You can also search our FAQs for information and answers to popular questions.
• Library Instruction/Information Literacy: is available in-person or virtually and can be adapted to fit any class. Please browse the types of instruction we offer or schedule an instruction session.
• Research Assistance: Librarians are available to assist with academic research that supports faculty, staff, and students. Members of the SUNY Canton community can schedule an appointment with a librarian by contacting the library or by accessing our research databases.
• Collection Development: browse some of our popular collections.
• Open Education Resource (OER) development: work with librarians to identify OERs for your class(es) or learn more about OER identification.

Fall/Spring Regular Term Hours

Monday-Thursday: 7:30 am - 2 am
Friday: 7:30 am - midnight
Saturday: 8 am - midnight
Sunday: 8 am - 2 am

*Please note: any changes to our regular hours will be posted on the library's website and the front door of the building.