About the Library
BTC Library Mission
The mission of Bellingham Technical College Library, eLearning and Tutoring is to provide responsive, high quality services and resources that meet the information, technology, and academic support needs for learning and teaching.
BTC Library Vision
The vision of Bellingham Technical College Library, eLearning and Tutoring is to be a welcoming and innovative center of excellence for information literacy, access to technology, and collaborative academic support.
Library Staff
THE LIBRARY AND ALL STAFF TEMPORARILY LOCATED IN G BUILDING 102/103
Dawn Hawley
Executive Director of Library, eLearning & Academic Support
360.752.8574
dhawley@btc.edu
Campus Center (CC) Room CC 325
Traci Taylor
Lead Librarian
ILS Administration / Reference / Library Instruction / Circulation
360.752.8488
ttaylor@btc.edu
Campus Center (CC) Third Floor
Jennifer McCool
Library Specialist
Print Journals / Interlibrary Loan / Equipment / Bookkeeping
360.752.8382
jmccool@btc.edu
Campus Center (CC) Third floor
Eleanor Bishop
Library Specialist
Cataloging / Collection Maintenance
360.752.8383
ebishop@btc.edu
Campus Center (CC) Third Floor
Tina Chrzastowski
Digital Services Librarian (Part Time)
Library Instruction / Reference / LibGuides / Website
360.752.8371
tchrzastowski@btc.edu
Campus Center (CC) Third floor
Robin Angeley
Library Support (Part Time)
360.752.8383
rangeley@btc.edu
Campus Center (CC) Third floor
Carol Dapogny
Library Support (Part Time)
360.752.8383
cdapogny@btc.edu
Campus Center (CC) Third floor
Justin Cassatt
Library Support (Part Time)
360.752.8383
jcassatt@btc.edu
Campus Center (CC) Third floor
Library Tours
Tours and instruction in the use of Library resources are given to classes on request. Individual directional assistance is always provided. To schedule a Library tour, email the Library or call us at 360.752.8383. We do virtual tours too!
Library Partnerships
Whatcom Collaborates 
Anyone who lives, works, attends school or owns property in Whatcom County may access materials and resources at any of the collaborating institutions. You may borrow materials from any participating library and return them to any collaborating library in the county. You may access electronic resources onsite at these libraries and use onsite computers.
You may register for an account at a Whatcom Libraries Collaborate location. Borrowing rules may differ, so please contact libraries directly with questions about available services.
Bellingham Public Library
Whatcom County Library System
Northwest Indian College
Western Washington University
Whatcom Community College
Reciprocal Agreements & Interlibrary Loan
To augment the collections and resources available to the Bellingham Technical College community, the Library has reciprocal agreements with Western Washington University, Whatcom Community College, Skagit Valley College and Northwest Indian College. For more information about Interlibrary Loans, contact us at 360.752.8383.
As a BTC Library cardholder, you may place holds on Bellingham Public Library or Whatcom County Library System books, DVDs or CDs. To have materials delivered to the BTC Library, choose BTC as the pickup location. Holds are delivered to BTC Library every week when the library is open.
Whatcom Reads 
Learn more about this county-wide program that encourages everyone to read the same book.
Search other Libraries: WorldCat 
Search WorldCat to find items in libraries near you, or around the world.
Library Policies
BTC Library Policies include our Mission and Vision statements as well as policy statements concerning Collections, Privacy, Code of Behavior, and Circulation.