Current Library Hours
June 9th- August 3rd
Monday – Thursday: 9am- 9pm
Friday: 9am- 5pm
Saturday and Sunday: CLOSED
Closed:
Memorial Day: Monday, May 26th
Juneteenth: Thursday, June 19th
Independence Day: Friday, July 4th
Staff Training Day: Tuesday, July 15th
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
JBC Media Lab
The JBC Media Lab is a large configurable area for students to work, study, or collaborate with fellow students. This area contains an Open Use Computer Lab, Bloomberg Terminal Cluster, Digital Media Center, Video Viewing Booths, and the Academic Resource Center, which offers peer tutoring in all subjects.
Dr. Helen Fagin Holocaust Collection & Room
Dr. Helen Fagin, was a Holocaust survivor and New College supporter. The 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.
Col-lab
Looking for a place to work together? The Col(laboration)-Lab is located on the first floor of the JBC library, next to the MakerSpace.
No need to check out a key; the lab is open to New College students.
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 up to an hour and a half, 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.
Recreation Area
Play a board game with friends, work on a jigsaw puzzle, or create your own arts and crafts project. Our Recreation Area offers a wide variety of fun activities.
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
Phone Number
Email Address
Location
5800 Bay Shore Rd, Sarasota, FL 34243
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