Q. How do I access the College of Charleston Libraries?

Addlestone Library is open to the College of Charleston community via card access. Card access to Addlestone Library requires an active Cougar Card, Friends of the Library Card, valid PASCAL institution ID, ID with library issued barcode, or an appointment confirmation email. Visitors may access Addlestone Library Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm, and must present a government issued ID and sign in upon entry. Everyone in the library must abide by the Addlestone Library Code of Conduct.

In addition to physical building access, virtual library services continue to be available through each library’s website. Hours and access are subject to change depending on the prevailing conditions. As always, hours for all libraries are continually updated at library.charleston.edu/hours, and library faculty and staff are available via chat, text, Zoom, email, and phone at libanswers.charleston.edu. In addition, the College Libraries continue to provide appointment based research and instruction services at https://libcal.charleston.edu/appointments/. 

For more information regarding services provided by the Addlestone Library Access & Instruction unit, please visit https://libanswers.charleston.edu/.

For information regarding services provided by CofC Special Collections, please visit https://speccoll.cofc.edu/.

For information regarding services at Avery Research Center, please visit https://avery.charleston.edu.

For more information regarding services at the Marine Resources Library, please visit https://mrl.charleston.edu/.

For more information regarding the Friends of the Library, please visit https://library.charleston.edu/the-friends-of-the-library/.

For information regarding services during e-learning periods, please see our Academic Continuity Guide.