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Library and Learning Resources

The James E. Shanley Tribal Library at Fort Peck Community College performs the dual functions of the academic library and tribal library for Fort Peck Community College (FPCC) and Fort Peck Assiniboine and Sioux Tribes, respectively. The Library supports the mission of Fort Peck Community College. In addition to serving as the college library, the James E. Shanley Tribal Library (JES Library) was designated as the official Fort Peck Assiniboine and Sioux Tribal Library by Tribal Council Resolution on June 9, 1985.

The library was dedicated in September 2013. The facility has state of the art geothermal heating and cooling and is spacious and bright. The new building is located on the west side of the main campus and on Highway 2. The facility has a computer classroom which seats 18 and two quiet meeting rooms. There are eight public computers available.

The Library collection includes over 10,000 titles and 123 periodicals. A wealth of information is available around the clock both on and off campus via the Library’s web page including periodicals from an online database funded by funded by the college. The Library is automated and materials are as close as a keystroke. Interlibrary loan is provided by a statewide consortium, which has made World Cat available online. World Cat makes library holdings from all over the U.S. available to Fort Peck library patrons.

Library and technology instruction is available for individuals, small groups, or classes. Requests can be made at the Library desk for one-on-one help or group presentations to faculty, students or public patrons.

Anyone who resides on Fort Peck Reservation or is a student at FPCC can obtain a card at the library. Children under 18 must have signed permission from a parent or guardian to use the Library.