Below is a summary of the hours of operation throughout the year at Molstead Library. Please visit the library's homepage for current hours or closure announcements.
SPRING & FALL SEMESTERS
The library will remain CLOSED on Sundays from March 20, 2023 through the conclusion of the SP23 semester.
SUNDAY | MONDAY | TUESDAY | WEDNESDAY | THURSDAY | FRIDAY | SATURDAY |
7:30 AM - 7 PM | 7:30 AM - 7 PM | 7:30 AM - 7 PM | 7:30 AM - 7 PM | 7:30 AM - 2:30 PM | CLOSED |
SPRING BREAK
The library is CLOSED the Sunday before Spring Break and OPEN the Sunday following it.
SUNDAY | MONDAY | TUESDAY | WEDNESDAY | THURSDAY | FRIDAY | SATURDAY |
SEE ABOVE | 9 AM - 5 PM | 9 AM - 5 PM | 9 AM - 5 PM | 9 AM - 5 PM | 9 AM - 2:30 PM | CLOSED |
SUMMER SEMESTER
SUNDAY | MONDAY | TUESDAY | WEDNESDAY | THURSDAY | FRIDAY | SATURDAY |
CLOSED | 8 AM - 5 PM | 8 AM - 5 PM | 8 AM - 5 PM | 8 AM - 5 PM | 8 AM - 2:30 PM | CLOSED |
CLOSURES
*Labor Day (First Monday in September)
Thanksgiving Break (Fourth W/TR/F of November)
Winter Break (End of Fall Semester to Beginning of Spring Semester)
Martin Luther King Jr. Day (January 20)
Presidents Day (Third Monday in February)
Easter Sunday (April 17, 2022)
*Also CLOSED the Sunday BEFORE this holiday.
Last Updated: 9/1/20
The Molstead Library offers NIC students and the North Idaho community a comfortable and friendly environment to research and relax. To help us maintain this positive working environment, please review the Patron Conduct Policy before visiting.
Community members who are not enrolled as NIC students may check out books from Molstead Library (if they are 18 years or older) with a community borrower account (using their driver’s license or public library card).
Community Borrower Privileges Include:
Visit the Materials Borrowing page for circulation details.
Please contact the Molstead Library Info Desk at (208) 769-3265 or email at librarian@nic.edu if you plan to visit and need our assistance with specialized research or resources.
Molstead Library welcomes the use of the library's materials, equipment and facility by groups of area school students. If visiting our space as a class (not an individual), please contact us at librarian@nic.edu to schedule a group activity. Molstead Library is equipped to handle groups of no more than twenty students at one time, due to a limited number of computers, seating and library personnel which must be shared by NIC, LCSC, UI students/faculty, and community users. Teachers may schedule a period of up to 1 day in the library, per semester, with their students.
High School Students
Individual high school students who are working on school projects and are not dual-credit enrolled with NIC, are welcome to work independently in the library and use the library resources. If a student is looking to receive assistance with a particular research assignment or project, please contact us at librarian@nic.edu or schedule and appointment prior to your visit so we can be better prepared to assist you.
Middle & Elementary School Students
Individual elementary and middle school students are welcome to work independently when accompanied by a parent. Parents of K-12 students may sign-up as a Molstead Library community borrower and check-out materials for their children.
NOTE: K-12 student groups must be accompanied by their classroom teachers (This does not apply to NIC dual-credit students).
Last Updated: 3.14.23
Desktop computers are available for student and public use any time the library is open. As Molstead Library has a limited number of seated computer work stations, preference will be given to NIC students who are using them for academic study purposes. In the event that all work stations are occupied, individuals using a library computer to play games, watch videos not related to class work, or for other non-academic related purposes will be asked to vacate the station.
Molstead Library also has two iMacs available for student use, and are reserved for student use only. Gaming is strictly prohibited on Mac computers and Universal Workstations, and those observed doing so will be asked to relocate to a PC station. Multiple infractions could result in loss of computer privileges. The library adheres to North Idaho College’s computer policy, as outlined in Article VI of the Student Handbook.
Last Updated: 12/12/18
This is a shared space for students and community members to work comfortably so we ask all users to be considerate of those working around them. Users who are disturbing others and ignore requests to correct behavior will be asked to leave the library. If these requests are not acknowledged, NIC Security will be notified and asked to assist.
Last Updated: 12/12/18
Molstead Library Conference Room is located adjacent to the library's administrative offices and staff break room. Use of the room is limited to faculty and staff of the college. This conference room is equipped with an overhead beam projector and whiteboard.
In compliance with Idaho Fire Code Section 1017.4 (Seating at tables) & Section 1014.2 (Egress through intervening spaces) the following restrictions apply:
Booking Procedure
The Library Conference Room and classroom can be booked by calling the Senior Administrative Assistant (ext. 3215).
Last Updated: 12/12/18
Molstead Library recognizes and respects intellectual property rights and fair use of copyrighted materials.
Last Updated: 12/12/18
We allow students to bring beverages with secure lids and small snacks but meals should be consumed in the lobby of the building. The second floor of the building houses beverage and snack machines that will accept change, bills, or debit/credit cards. There is also a change machine located to the right of the first set of machines near the top of the staircase.
Last Updated: 12/12/18
Last Updated: 3.14.23
Children under adult supervision are welcome in the Library provided that their behavior is appropriate for an academic library setting. The library Circulation Desk houses drawing materials, board games, LEGO and building sets that can be checked out.
NOTE: Due to COVID-19 sanitation efforts, many children's materials are unavailable. Please talk to a library employee if you have any questions.
Last Updated: 08/25/20
The library is a shared space and we encourage all users to contribute to a respectful working atmosphere. Texting is encouraged in our space and all phone calls should be taken in the lobby. Users who are disturbing others and ignore requests to correct behavior will be asked to leave the library. If requests to correct behavior are ignored, campus security will be notified.
Last Updated: 12/12/18
The faculty and staff of Molstead Library maintain the confidentiality of all library patron transactions, information, and data, and like all employees of North Idaho College, adhere to guidelines established by the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA). However, library users should be aware that the Patriot Act supercedes the library's privacy policy. Molstead Library users' current circulation records and computer use can be reviewed by federal officials who invoke this Act.
To maintain the confidentiality of circulation, patron, reference, and interlibrary loan data and transactions, the library staff has adopted the following practices:
Last Updated: 3.14.23
Creating and maintaining a healthy and safe environment requires the cooperation and involvement of all users. All students, faculty, staff, and visitors must assume responsibility for their personal health and safety and the security of their personal belongings. Do not leave valuables unattended and please alert library staff to inappropriate patron behavior. Trust your instincts, if something feels wrong report it or call security directly at 208.769.3310.
Last Updated: 10/22/19
Library staff is here to assist with research or physical or electronic access issues related to our resources. Please contact us at 208.769.3265 or at librarian@nic.edu for assistance or to report a problem.
Non-Library Resource Technological Support
Library staff at the Information Desk are happy to help assist you with non-library hardware (wireless access) or software questions (e.g. Microsoft Office) but you can always visit or contact the I.T. Helpdesk directly at 208.769.3280 or helpdesk@nic.edu.
Last Updated: 12/12/18