OTC Library Mission Statement

The mission of OTC’s library is to provide high quality resources and support to meet the information needs of OTC students, faculty, staff, and the general community.

Study Rooms:

All study rooms are open during all library open hours. Library study rooms can be reserved here.

To use the Family Study Room, check at the library’s front desk. For the Family Study Room, preference is given to OTC students with children. Children must never be left unattended anywhere in the library.

For more information, please contact us at library@otc.edu or 417-447-8185.

Circulation Times:

General Collection Books and Videos

4 weeks

Magazines

1 week

Course Reserve Items

Circulation times vary

3 weeks

SWAN/MOBIUS Books

4 weeks

The Library does not charge fines for overdue materials. However, those who use the resources are ultimately responsible for their care and return. If a delay in returning materials is unavoidable, you should notify the Library on or before the due date. OTC will deny the release of registration until all materials are returned or payment has been made to the Library for replacement and processing costs. These costs may exceed the cover price of the lost items.

NOTE: OTC will bill users with lost SWAN/MOBIUS materials $100 per item plus a non-refundable $20 billing charge.

Community Users

Circulation Times:

Books and Videos

4 weeks

Magazines

1 week

The Library exists to serve the informational needs of students enrolled at Ozarks Technical Community College. While OTC also welcomes members of the community, they should be aware that some services which are available to students may not be available to non-students. The Library does not levy fines for overdue materials; however, all users are responsible for returning any borrowed items in good condition and in a timely manner. The fees for replacing damaged or unreturned materials include processing costs and always exceed the cover price of the materials. All of the above is subject to change.