About West Campus Library
The West Campus (WC) Library is the oldest and largest, in terms of physical space and size of the collection, of the five College libraries. The WC Library occupies the entire third floor of the Santa Catalina building. The overall footprint of the third floor is approximately 24, 000 square feet. The second floor of the Santa Catalina building is mainly taken up with the Academic Computer Commons and the Learning Center (tutoring).
The WC Library has open seating/study space for 100+ students. There are nine group study rooms that accommodate 4-5 students, and one large group study room that accommodates 10- 12 students comfortably. There is “soft” seating for 25 students; the “soft” seating was recently replaced and the stacking-style chairs were reupholstered.
The physical layout of the WC Library is arranged to make our service areas prominent and to make it easy to staff during non-peak times.
About the Library Team
The Librarians at WC take pride in their public service efforts. Individual reference assistance is as high of a priority to the Librarians as group instruction. The Librarians maintain very positive relations with the other faculty at WC. The Librarians at WC have also traditionally been campus and college-wide leaders. The classified staff at the Library (Library Specialists) are very competent and take their public service responsibilities seriously.
Chris Schipper, Campus Library Department Head
I am a newer resident to Tucson, having moved from New Mexico in January, 2019. While originally from the Midwest (Iowa), my love for mountains and the desert brought me to the beautiful Four Corners area, where I lived for thirteen years with my spouse, and a variety of cats. Hobbies and interests include: reading (surprise), hiking, photography, music, film, antiques, cooking, and gardening. I am eager to continue exploring my new home, and I'm excited to discover new trails, as well as new restaurants. Prior to coming to Pima, I worked as the library director at San Juan College in New Mexico. I have a Bachelor's in Philosophy, in addition to my Master's in Library & Information Science. Both degrees were conferred by the University of Iowa.
Lisa Hodgkins, Librarian
As a child I wanted to be a librarian and my dream came true! I'm a native of Washington, DC, but lived in a number of cities and three countries before settling in Tucson. My favorite things are reading, hiking, collecting old photographs and watching classic films on a cold day while sipping a cup of coffee. My current research obsession is late 19th and early 20th century fashion, and my book on this subject will be published in Autumn 2022. Helping Pima students is the best job in the world because every day I learn something new.
contact me at: lhodgkins@pima.edu
Sandra Ley, Librarian
Hi there! I'm the Business, Fashion, Fitness & Arts librarian at PCC. I have a B.A. in Art History and a Master's in Library Science. My professional background spans museum and gallery work and translating for the Italian gold jewelry industry. I've published articles within the Encyclopedia of World Dress & Fashion and Bloomsbury Fashion Central, and founded the Art Library Society's Fashion, Textile & Costume Librarians' Special Interest Group. I love helping students who are passionate about pursuing a career in the creative fields. Reach out if I can help you with research, art projects, or developing a personal aesthetic. I'm a U.S-Italian citizen and I've been living in Arizona for over a decade. The Southwestern aesthetic and early 13th century Italian reliquaries are particular interests of mine. Come and say hello in English or Italian!
Kathline Gomes, Librarian
Hi! I joined PCC in December 2022, and I’m happy to be here. I split my time between the West Campus and Downtown Campus libraries – say hi if you see me around! I have a background in education and was a teacher and school librarian before transitioning to the college library. I love promoting our amazing library resources (books! laptops! hotspots! study rooms! culture passes! helpful library folks!) and supporting students with research. Outside of work, I like to spend time in nature, play games, read, and bake. As a new Tucson resident, I’m enjoying getting to know the area through bird watching and eating a lot of delicious food. If you need help with a class assignment (or if you have restaurant recommendations!), you can reach me at kgomes@pima.edu.
West Campus Library
Location
2202 W. Anklam Rd., Santa Catalina Bldg. 3rd floor, Tucson, AZ 85709-0070
206-6821
Services
- Printing
- Computers (public and student)
- Study Rooms
- Course Reserve Textbooks
- And much more!
NEW! West Campus Study Pods
Robbie Lopez, Library Services Specialist
I am a born and raised desert rat who has always called Tucson my home. I am relatively new to the library world, as I am currently pursuing my Master's Degree in Library and Information Science and started with PCC Libraries in March 2019. My previous career was in the nonprofit world and I received my Bachelors Degree in Nonprofit Leadership & Management from Arizona State University. My previous nonprofit experiences and community work have fueled my journey into librarianship, where my passions lie in social justice, acessibility, advocacy, representation and support for POC (people of color), the Latinx/Chicanx community, QTPOC (queer & trans people of color), immigrant communities, the disabled community, and all the intersections inbetween. In my non-library life I love watching cult classic movies, enjoying music of all genres, treasure hunting in thrift stores, hanging out with my three dogs, and teaching my nieces and nephews the joys of old horror movies.
Monica Caraballo, Library Services Specialist
Isabel Encinas-Nunez, Library Services Specialist
I've always had an appreciation for libraries. When I was around six years old, my mother was a student at the WC and would often bring me up to the library while she studied. My young mind could not fathom the vast collection of books that were taller than me, but I would always run straight to the children's section and reach for the same Alice in Wonderland pop-up book. I would often tell my mom that I wanted to be a student at the WC just like her when I grew up. Little did I know that I would be on the other side of the desk several years later. I began working with PCC as a FWS student worker in 2019 and then as a Library Services Technician a year later. Outside of work I love to play video games, read self-help books, and hike trails around Arizona.
