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Print Collections at Thigpen Library, Gallatin Campus

Thigpen Library houses approximately 40,000+ print books. A display of current and newly acquired books is located on the 1st floor of the library. Children's books and a collection of graphic novels are also located on the 1st floor. The main collection of circulating and reference books is located on the 2nd floor of the library. A collection of leisure and popular reading is located on the 2nd floor. To search for print books, go to Pioneer Search (the library catalog), browse the shelves, or ASK a librarian for assistance

Leisure Collection    

Travel Collection, 1st floor, Gallatin

Travel Collection, 1st floor, Gallatin

New Books

New Books - 1st Floor

The New Books Display the includes recently published and acquired titles. Books cover a wide variety of topics and subjects that support Vol State programs of study and general interest. Call numbers are classified using Library of Congress classification system.

Leisure Collection - 2nd Floor

Leisure Collection - 2nd Floor

The Leisure Collection includes fiction and non-fiction titles published in the last few years. Browse the collection to discover popular fiction, memoirs, biographies and non-fiction titles for your reading enjoyment. The Leisure Collection is located on the 2nd floor of Thigpen Library, Gallatin

Children's Books - 1st floor, Gallatin

Children's Books - 1st floor, Gallatin

The Children's Collection supports the Early Childhood Education program at Vol State. The collection is available to all of the Vol State Community to check out books from the Children's Collection.

The collection includes award winning titles from:

  • Caldecott Medal
  • Newbery Medal
  • Coretta Scott King Award
  • Pura Belpré Award
  • Schneider Family Book Award

Graphic Novels - 1st floor

Graphic Novels - 1st floor, Gallatin

Covering a wide variety of genres, the Graphic Novels Collection collection includes fiction and non-fiction titles that appeal to a wide variety of interests.

eBook Collections

E-Book Collections

Electronic books (E-Books) are located in an assortment of library subscription databases. Search directly in E-Book databases or go to Pioneer Search (the library catalog).  Access is available 24/7.

Streaming AudioBooks

  • Tennessee Reads provides free access to a number of downloadable audiobooks via its Overdrive collections. Access them free -- using your local Tennessee public library card information.
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