Current Library Hours
August 18th- December 12th
Monday – Sunday 8am- Midnight
Closed:
Labor Day: Monday, September 1st
Columbus Day: Monday, October 13th
Veterans Day: Tuesday, November 11th
Thanksgiving Holiday: Wednesday, November, 26th, 8am- 5pm
Closed: Thursday, November 27th- Saturday, November 29th
Library Resources
Research
Access Subscription Databases, Subject/Course Research Guides, the NCF Digital Collections and Theses, the Dr. Helen N. Fagin Collection, and Tutorials.
Services
Upload documents for printing, Book a research consultation, submit your thesis, and discover technology (including our Makerspace).
Policies
View visitation policies, lending policies, code of conduct, and other library policies and procedures.
Events
Discover library events on NovoConnect.
Library Spaces
Academic Resource Center
The Academic Resource Center or “ARC” is a large configurable area for students to work, study, or collaborate with fellow students. The ARC contains an Open Use Computer Lab, Bloomberg Lab, Media Lab, and Media Viewing Booths. The Academic Resource Center also offers peer tutoring in all subjects.
Bloomberg Lab
Located within the Academic Resource Center, the Bloomberg Lab contains five specially equipped Bloomberg Professional Terminals for students to use for research and instruction relating to courses in financial markets and investing.
The Bloomberg Professional Terminal is a comprehensive information and analytics system used globally by professionals in finance, business, government, and academia. Its primary strength lies in providing real-time market data, news, trade execution, and portfolio management tools. Bloomberg data is also used by faculty for research and for use in class.
The Bloomberg Lab also features a real-time stock ticker and two wall displays providing up-to-the-minute financial news and information.
Dr. Helen Fagin Holocaust Collection & Room
Dr. Helen Fagin, was a Holocaust survivor and New College supporter. The Fagin collection contains materials that focus on the Holocaust, Genocide and Human Rights. It is an important part of the Jane Bancroft Cook Library collection, and can be found on our first floor.
NCF Makerspace
New College Library Makerspace is a space built for students, faculty, and staff to learn a skill and create. Patrons can create buttons, jewelry, zines & comics, or use the 3D scanner and printer.
Podcast Booth
The library has an audio podcast recording booth, featuring 2 digital microphones connected to a high speed computer loaded with audio recording and editing software. To use the room, students can attend a brief training session, after which they’re eligible to check out the key to the room.
Private Study Rooms
Need a room for silent study, a group project or group study? The library has single and group study rooms that can be checked out for three hours and may be renewed. Keys are checked out on a “first come/first served” basis from the circulation desk. The circulation desk staff can answer any questions you may have about the Study Rooms.
Library Plaza
Enjoy some fresh air and sunshine, along with a strong wifi signal, outside in our Library Plaza.
Visiting Our Library
Visitors are welcome to wear face coverings.
We are open to the following patrons, with proof of identification:
- Members of the New College and USF Sarasota-Manatee academic communities
- Students, staff, or faculty at our academic affiliates: Ringling College of Art, Ringling Museum of Art, State College of Florida, and the University of South Florida
- Students, staff, or faculty at any of the Florida State Colleges or Universities, and any academic institution with appropriate school/college/university identification.
- Members of the community with an academic need, with the Dean’s approval and a community borrower card.
- New College of Florida alumni are eligible for community borrower cards
Give to JBC Library
If you’re interested in making a financial donation to the Jane Bancroft Cook Library click on the Give button below and fill out the form linked. Please type in Jane Bancroft Cook Library in the box that states “Optional Fund not listed.”
Contact Us
Jane Bancroft Cook Library
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5800 Bay Shore Rd, Sarasota, FL 34243
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