Community Resources

• Speaker's Bureau
• Library
• Audio-Visual Equipment
• Use of Facilities
• Computer Services
• Workforce Development

Speaker's Bureau

Speakers are available to community groups on a variety of topics. For more information, please view our Speaker's Bureau Brochure, which you may also download:

• Speaker's Bureau Brochure

To schedule a speaker, please call Laurie Swain at:

• Telephone: 757-789-1797

Library - Learning Resources Center

Please visit the Library section of our website, which has extensive information to assist you utilizing our library services.

Open to the general public, the Library - Learning Resources Center (LRC) houses approximately 25,000 books and periodicals as well as a collection of videocassettes and other media; it also provides access to an extensive collection of electronic resources including 32,000 electronic books, full-text journals, newspapers, pamphlets and other reference tools.

Community members 16 years or older, who have picture IDs and local addresses, may apply for library privileges at the Circulation Desk. This allows them to use resources and facilities and to check out materials.

In addition to providing a quiet, comfortable place for reading, study and research, the LRC provides networked computers for information retrieval, email and word processing. The LRC is open from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., Monday through Thursday, and from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Fridays during fall and spring semesters.

For summer session, interim period or holiday hours or for additional information, please call:

• Telephone: 757-789-1721

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Audio-Visual Equipment

The college lends audiovisual equipment to community organizations; however, some restrictions may apply. Persons interested in borrowing equipment should contact Charles Killmon at:

•  Email: ckillmon@es.vccs.edu
• Telephone: 757-789-1722
• More information...

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Use of Facilities

The college's facilities are available to responsible community groups, industry, business, government, and professional organizations on a space-available basis. Use of college facilities is scheduled through the Office of Workforce Development and Continuing Education, using the form below. A fee may be charged for use of college facilities at times when the college is not normally open or when special services (such as teleconferences) are required.

Facilities are not available on weekends.

If you need computer access during your visit, you must request a temporary account in advance by submitting our request form.

• Facilities Request Form
• Request for Temporary Computer Access Form

Return these forms to Roy Lock via fax or email:

• Fax: 757-789-1737
• Email: rlock@es.vccs.edu

For additional information or if you have questions, please telephone Roy Lock at 757-789-1751.

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Computer Services

Eastern Shore Community College provides high speed Internet access and state-of-the-art computing facilities to the community. Please visit the Computer Services section of our website where you will find extensive information on getting access for using our computers.

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Workforce Development and Continuing Education

Please visit the Workforce Development section of our website where you will find information on the extensive services available to the business community.

Eastern Shore Community College is committed to providing a variety of services to the community. Theses include career assessment/counseling/planning, job placement/job search, pre-employment training, customized/contract training, basic literacy (including GED preparation and English for speakers of other languages), small business/business start-up services, faculty consulting, special training for new and expanding businesses, and a variety of credit and non-credit classes.

Full descriptions of the services can be found in the catalog or by visiting the Workforce Development section of our website.

For more information, you may contact Eddie Swain at:

• Telephone: 757-789-1752
• Email: eswain@es.vccs.edu

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