Get almost any book for free (kinda)

It is a small, underappreciated tab on the library website. It says “PASCAL” but most don’t know what it does. This little tab, however, allows you to get almost any book for free. Kinda.

The PASCAL tab is an all-access pass to millions of books!

PASCAL stands for the “Partnership Among South Carolina Academic Libraries.” The PASCAL Delivers service turns all academic libraries in South Carolina into your personal library. Does Kimbel Library not have the book you’re looking for? No problem! Just click on that tab labeled PASCAL on the library homepage and type in your search terms to see if another library has it. It they do, simply click on the “Request this item” link on the book’s information page to order it. Follow the directions to submit your request.

So, why can you only “kinda” get almost any book?

1. You don’t get it instantly. It takes several days from the time you order to receive the book. Once we receive it, however, we will email you (check your CCU email account). Come by Kimbel Library and pick it up any time after.
2. You have to give it back eventually. It is like checking out any other book; it has a due date. Sorry, no finders, keepers.

Having trouble using the PASCAL Delivers service? Contact the reference desk 843-349-2414, and we’ll help you!

Even More Extended Hours

Kimbel Library will be open 24/7  February 20 - March 4th.  We will return to regular hours on March 5th at 11:00 am.  

Extended Library Hours

Kimbel Library is open later and earlier. We are now open until 9:00 pm on Fridays, and reopen at 1:00pm on Saturday. Sundays have an earlier opening of 11:00 am.

New Library Hours for Fall 2011:

Sunday 11:00 am - Friday 9:00 pm

Saturday 1:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Help Our Dean Get Out of Jail AND Raise Money for a Good Cause!

Dr. Barbara Burd, Dean of Library Services, will be arrested on  Wednesday, February 16th. No, this is not the result of horrifically high overdue fines. Instead, she is raising money for the Muscular Dystrophy Association. 



After being carted away on the 16th by the MDA, Dr. Burd must pay $2,200 in bail in order to be freed. Since we would like to have her back sooner rather than later, Kimbel Library is asking for your support. You can help Dr. Burd and the Muscular Dystrophy association combat neuromuscular disease by


making a donation. 


MDA is a nonprofit health agency dedicated to curing muscular dystrophy, ALS and related diseases by funding worldwide research. The Association also provides comprehensive health care and support services, advocacy and education.



Simply click above and find your way to Dr. Burd's personal fundraising website, Or visit the reference desk and donate any spare change. Not only can you say that you bailed a Coastal Carolina University dean out of prison, but you can also enjoy the satisfaction that you have provided help and hope to kids and adults served by MDA in the Grand Strand community.

Make Group Work Easier with New Technology

Kimbel Library recently purchased three media:scape group work stations. Through the integration of furniture and technology, media:scapes provide a space where students can access and share information equally, quickly and seamlessly. Up to six students can share information with their group by connecting their individual laptops to two flat panel LG monitors mounted above the work table. This is made possible by plugging your laptop into the Personal User Control Keys (PUCK). Once connected, the PUCK enables users to seamlessly switch the information displayed on a laptop the monitors. Use them for group papers, presentations, or anything that warrants collaboration among classmates. The media:scapes are located on the first floor of the library behind the journal/magazine reading area. If you have any questions about the new equipment, please do not hesitate to speak with someone at the information or circulation desks.

New Lighting in the Library

During spring semester Kimbel Library lighting will be upgraded to newer, brighter, and more energy efficient lighting.  Though every effort is being taken to reduce inconvenience to students, the project will require portions of the library to be unavailable while the new light units are being installed.

New Year - New Entrance

Happy new year from Kimbel Library! As we welcome back students and faculty to another fun and productive semester, we would like to update you on the construction of the Bryan Information Commons. In order to make the library accessible during the construction, we are creating a new main entrance located next to the Java City entrance across from Spadoni Park. This will ensure that our busy library will continue to provide excellent resources, services, and study space to the Coastal Carolina Community.