About the Library
BTC Library Mission
Bellingham Technical College Library and eLearning support the evolving information, education and technology needs for teaching and learning by offering the BTC community responsive, inclusive service to promote academic and career success.
BTC Library Vision
Bellingham Technical College Library and eLearning will be a vibrant center for teaching, learning, technology and information literacy, welcoming the diverse BTC community and providing leadership to navigate the digital divide.
Library Staff
Dawn Hawley
Director of Library Services and eLearning
360.752.8472
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
Lynn Robinson
Library Specialist
Acquisitions / Cataloging / Database Maintenance / Reserves
360.752.8337
lrobinson@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
Sallie Davis
eLearning Instructional Technician II
Canvas Training & Support / Accessible Digital Content / Panopto Lecture Capture
360.752.8401
sdavis@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
Patty Gilbertson
Library Support
360.752.8383
pgilbertson@btc.edu
Campus Center (CC) Third floor
Stephanie Rytter
Library Support
360.752.8383
srytter@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 or book return 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. Find out the latest Whatcom Reads title and events here.
Search other Libraries: WorldCat 
Search WorldCat to find items in libraries near you, or around the world.
Library Policies
BTC Library Policies are undergoing review and will be posted at this site soon.
Hours & Contacts
Regular Hours
Beginning Thursday, July 15, the library space will be open to BTC students and employees on Mondays and Thursdays from 10-2 through August 27.
The BTC Library is also operating remotely : online, chat, calls, and email.
Virtual Assistance
Library Virtual Assistance
Tu to Th: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
24/7 Chat
(24/7)
Book A Librarian
(by appointment)