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Priscilla Thompson - Library Director
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Greetings from the Director
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Welcome to the inaugural issue of Bookends.
As a college resource, the Library’s mission is to provide for the physical, material, and instructional needs of students, faculty, and staff of Prince George’s Community College and the larger community. The Library has resources and services for everyone! In an effort to better inform the community of those resources, we present this newsletter. Each issue will enlighten readers on several aspects of what the Library has to offer, such as new resources, events, archival additions, and employee profiles.
In this issue you will learn about the features of the newsletter and the Library, as well as our events. You may also find a good read and learn a little about the college’s history.
Enjoy!
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Blast from the Past:
Archive Collection
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Largo Campus Construction, Kent Hall - 1966
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In this section, you’ll learn about who and what made Prince George’s Community College what it is today.
The Digital Archive Collection contains items digitized from the college Archives, which is housed and managed by the Library. The Archives features primary source materials dating back to the founding of the college and publications such as the original Owl Newspaper. The Digital Archives is currently a work in progress.
Once it’s up and running, patrons can visit the Archives to:
- Conduct research for assignment, papers, and projects
- Learn more about the history of the college.
- Learn more about individuals associated with the college
In the meantime, we’ll be showcasing some of the items in the collection. With all the new construction going on, we thought we’d show you where the college started. Prince George’s Community College was founded in 1958 and held classes at Suitland High School. A few years later, the groundbreaking began at the Largo site with four buildings.
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Largo Campus Construction, Bladen Hall - April 1966
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The best part about the Digital Archive Collection is that you can participate!
If you have materials to donate to the collection or can identify people or events that we feature, please contact the Research/Information Services Desk in the Library at
301-546-0476.
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Books and Such:
Featured Resources
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Every month, the newsletter will highlight one of the books available for check out in the Library’s collection. You’ll see new arrivals, staff picks, and classics, available in print and/or electronic form!
This month, check out:
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Checking In: Library Staff
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Welcome to the section where you learn all about who’s in your library. Each month, we’ll feature a different member of our team. This month, we’re featuring none other than our very own director Priscilla Thompson.
Bookends: Tell us a little about yourself.
PT: I graduated from Rust College in Holly Springs, MS with a BA in history. I received my MLS from the University of MS where I also worked for a year as a librarian. I have 40 years of experience in libraries, primarily academic. Since 1987, PGCC has been my work home. I served as department chair for 20 years, as interim library director twice, and have been the Library director since 2012.
B: When did you know you wanted to work in a library?
PT: In high school. My friend’s mother was the school librarian. She allowed me to volunteer there and I enjoyed it.
B: What is your favorite part of working in a library?
PT: Working with the students and others who come in for help with their information needs. Also, in a library of this size, I have had the opportunity to participate in a variety of tasks—classroom teaching, one-on-one instruction, cataloging, periodicals…
B: What are you currently reading?
PT: AHA: The God Moment That Changes Everything by Kyle Idleman. AHA stands for Awakening, Honesty, and Action.
B: What’s your favorite book of all-time?
PT: Besides the Bible, Glory Days by Max Lucado.
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