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Magazines

Articles, Journal, & Databases

Search for articles in online library journals and databases, or browse print periodicals in-person.

Books

Locate books in various formats: electronic books, print books, and audio books.

Newspapers

Investigate online news & newspaper resources. Includes current news and archives.

Videos

Discover videos in both streaming and DVD formats, giving you plenty of ways to watch. 

Research Guides

Explore Research Guides to discover recommended databases, journals, books, etc.

Study Rooms

Find a place to study. Checkout a room for focused individual work or group study. 

NoodleTools

Organize, store, and format your research sources in APA, MLA, and Chicago citation styles. 

Chess Board

Take a Break

Learn more about leisure reading, videos, games, puzzles, etc. to help you unwind.

Women's History Display

Women's History Display, 1st floor, Gallatin

Women's History DVD Display

Black History DVD Display, 2nd floor, Gallatin

Pi Day Display

Pi Day Display, 1st floor, Gallatin

3.145... Celebrate Pi Day and Mathematics at the Thigpen Library, Gallatin

Pi Day Display, 1st floor Gallatin

3.145... Celebrate Pi Day and Mathematics at the Thigpen Library, Gallatin

Pi Day Display

Pi Day Display, 1st floor, Gallatin

3.145... Celebrate Pi Day and Mathematics at the Thigpen Library, Gallatin

Irish American Month

Irish American Heritage Displa, 2nd floor, Gallatin

Located 2nd floor, Gallatin

Women's History

Women's History Book Display

Located 1st floor, Gallatin

Ollie the Owl

Ollie the Owl

The unofficial mascot of the library, Ollie the owl was once on display in the conference room of Dr. Ramer, the first president of Vol State.

Health Sciences Division

Health Sciences Division

Information and recruitment display for the Health Sciences Division. Located in the Thigpen lobby, Gallatin.

Health Sciences Division

Health Sciences Division

Information and recruitment display for the Health Sciences Division. Located in the Thigpen lobby, Gallatin.

Faculty Resources

Faculty Resources

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Thigpen Library Gallery

Leisure Collection, 2nd floor, Thigpen Library

Leisure Collection, 2nd floor, Gallatin

Popular fiction and non-fiction for your reading enjoyment.

Thigpen Library Stairs

Thigpen Library Stairs, Gallatin

Take the stairs to the 2nd floor or enjoy a quiet spot with a lovely view of the Gallatin Campus.

Leisure Collection, 2nd floor, Thigpen Library

Thigpen Building Lobby Charging Station, Gallatin

Forget your charger? Power up your phone or other personal device using the Library provided Charging Station in the lobby, 1st floor, of the Thigpen Building, Gallatin.

Thigpen Lobby

Thigpen Lobby, 1st floor, Gallatin

Thigpen Lobby, Gallatin, has comfortable seating that is a great place to catch up with friends or focus on individual study.

Reasons to Visit Thigpen Display

"Reasons to Visit Thigpen" Display, Lobby, Gallatin

Why do you visit Thigpen? 

ASK Desk

ASK Desk, 1st floor, Gallatin

Need help? Stop by the ASK Desk for assistance.

Library Printing Station

Library Printing Station, 1st floor, Gallatin

Student Printing is available in the library and across campus. Select SP_find_me_GAL  to print in the library.

Graphic Novels Collection, 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.

Travel Collection, 1st floor, Gallatin

Travel Collection, 1st floor, Gallatin

Children's Collection, 1st floor, Gallatin

Leisure Collection and Seating, 2nd floor, Gallatin

Leisure Collection and Seating, 2nd floor, Gallatin

Thigpen Building, Gallatin

 

Graphic Novels

Graphic Novels - 1st floor, Gallatin

2ndt floor Library seating

Seating areas and book stacks, 2nd floor, Gallatin

The 2nd floor has a variety of seating option for quiet study.

2nd floor, Gallatin

Comfortable seating for studying, nice view included.

DVDs

Browsing DVD Collection -2nd floor, Gallatin

Up to 5 DVDs can be checked out for 1 week. 

Browsing DVD Collection - 2nd floor, Gallatin

Need a specific DVD title for a class? Or browse the shelves for a DVD to enjoy on a well deserved break.

Photo of Thigpen Library Instruction Center

Library Instruction Center (LIC) - 2nd floor, Room 226, Gallatin

When the LIC (Room 226) is not in use for Library Instruction or other classes, the room is available as an open computer lab for student to use. For room availability, please see the sign located outside of the room.  

Seating

Seating - 2nd floor, Gallatin

Need a quiet place for individual study? Lots of places to Choose from on the 2nd floor of the library.

Seating and Book Stacks

Tables and Seating - 2nd floor, Gallatin

Tables and Seating

Tables and Seating - 2nd floor, Gallatin

Teaching & Learning Center in Thigpen Library

Teaching & Learning Center (TLC) - 2nd Floor, Room 224, Gallatin

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