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About PHC Library

Mission | Hours | Staff | Contact

About the LibraryMission Statement


For the glory of God and in support of the mission of Patrick Henry College, the mission of Patrick Henry College Library is to provide quality information services, resources, and facilities to the campus learning community within the framework of the college’s classical liberal arts curriculum.

 

Library Hours

Fall & Spring Semesters
Sunday Closed
Monday – Thursday 7:30 AM – 11:00 PM
Friday 7:30 AM – 5:30 PM
(Closed for Chapel Services)
Saturday 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
 
Semester Breaks & Summer (Not Holidays)
Sunday Closed
Monday - Friday 8:30 AM — 5:30 pm
Saturday Closed
 
Holiday hours will be posted in the Library.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Staff

 

 
 
Sara Pensgard
Director of the Library
sepensgard@phc.edu
540-441-8402

As Director of the Library, Mrs. Pensgard leads all aspects of PHC library operations. She works with the faculty and administration as appropriate to ensure that the resources, services and facilities offered by the library meet the needs of the PHC learning community. The Library Director reports to the Administrative Dean of Academic Affairs and is a full member of the Faculty Senate. Mrs. Pensgard earned a BA in economics and international studies from Northwestern University and an MA in information science and learning technologies from the University of Missouri.

 
 
Vickie Thornhill
Associate Director of the Library
vsthornhill@phc.edu
540-441-8403

As the Associate Director, Mrs. Thornhill assists the Director in providing informational services to the active and growing PHC learning community, including assistance in collection development and informational literacy instruction. She is also available to provide individual students with research guidance and to answer the questions of students, faculty, and staff in support of their information needs. She is a graduate of Clemson University and is pursuing her MLIS through the University of North Texas.

Contact

Patrick Henry College Library
Ten Patrick Henry Circle
Purcellville, VA 20132
Phone: 540-441-8400
Fax: 540-441-8409
E-mail: library@phc.edu