We encourage you to check out library materials from our collection. We check out books, graphic novels, manga, DVDs, puzzles, board games, educational toys, and culture passes. Before checking out, read about your options as a library patron.
Please return library materials on time. Items not returned in their original condition may be charged a replacement fee. Library users with overdue materials will receive an email notification to their Maricopa email account.
Return locations:
Patrons can renew their library materials by:
For further information on checking out library items, please refer to the Maricopa Libraries borrowing guidelines.
The Buxton Library is a shared space for study, research, instruction, and computer use. To ensure all patrons have a peaceful experience, please follow these guidelines. Thank you for doing your part to maintain our community standards.
Library staff are authorized to interpret and apply these standards. Uncooperative patrons may be asked to leave, and College Police may be contacted if necessary. Questions or concerns? Contact us at: library@paradisevalley.edu.
*MCCCD's Administrative Regulations govern the conduct of students, employees, and visitors at PVCC.*
The Buxton Library classroom is a dedicated space designed to support information literacy instruction and one‑time educational activities. This space aligns with the library’s mission to foster learning and student success across disciplines.
The Buxton Library reserves the right to prioritize reservations for events and sessions directly tied to student instruction, learning outcomes, and the academic mission of the college.
Library study rooms are for the exclusive use of current PVCC students and are available on a first‑come, first‑served basis. Study rooms are for study purposes only and are not to be used for lounging or storing belongings. Group study rooms are reserved for two or more students. If a group requires a study room with only one occupant, that occupant will be asked to relocate.
For your safety and security, please keep personal belongings with you at all times while in the Library. The Library cannot accept liability for lost or stolen items. Any unattended belongings will be handed over to College Police at the end of each day.
Closing procedures begin 15 minutes before the stated closing time. Please wrap up any projects on computers, and begin to pack up/clean up your area.
The Library encourages student collaboration and group discussion. Except for the Quiet Zone, a conversational volume is appropriate in the remaining areas of the Library, including group study rooms.
The Quiet Area is the silent zone of the Library, designated for those who need a quiet place to study. Conversations are not permitted, phones must be set to vibrate, and all other sounds must be muted.
Important: Study rooms near the Quiet Area are not soundproof. Please lower your voice to avoid disturbing others.
Phone calls are allowed in the Library, except in and around the Quiet Area. If a call becomes disruptive, you may be asked to take your call outside of the Library.
The designated public access computer is available for use by members of the public who are not community borrowers. Please follow these guidelines to ensure fair and accessible use for all patrons.
Consider signing up as a Community Borrower to unlock extended access to resources and services.
We appreciate your cooperation in adhering to these guidelines, as they help us maintain a fair and accessible environment for all our patrons. Thank you for being a part of our community!