The Donald R. Welter Library is committed to providing resources and services that support and enhance the mission, goals and philosophy of the Three Rivers campus of Connecticut State Community College.

The Library fulfills its mission through the successful completion of the following objectives:

• Develop the library collections to meet the teaching and research needs of Three Rivers’ faculty, staff, and students.
• Support the instructional programs of the college by providing timely and relevant print and non-print resources for students, staff, faculty and the general public.
• Teach information literacy skills that will provide students with the ability to locate, evaluate and use information to become critical thinkers and lifelong learners.
• Provide qualified and concerned staff committed to serving the needs of students, faculty, staff and the community.
• Provide facilities and resources that encourage innovation, learning and community service. Develop and implement instruments (e.g. surveys and focus groups) to assess library services on a continuous basis and subsequently make improvements to library services based on assessment findings.
• Strive to maintain sound fiscal planning and practice.

The Donald R. Welter Library is committed to creating, through our library space, services, collections, and policies, an environment that supports, values, and respects everyone in the community. At CT State Three Rivers, diversity includes but is not limited to age, country of origin, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender identity or expression, geography, learning differences, political beliefs, race, religion, sexual orientation, and socioeconomic level.

Library student and professional staff strive to:

• Foster a safe, welcoming space and provide excellent service for the college community and visitors.
• Collect material by and about a wide array of people and cultures to authentically reflect a variety of ideas, information, stories, and experiences by diverse authors and creators.
• Facilitate diverse programs and exhibits that contribute to a positive campus climate.
• Build a diverse library staff in order to create a more inclusive library experience.
• Develop partnerships and share information with campus offices and student groups that are committed to diversity and inclusion.

Pam Williams, Campus Director of Library Services
860-215-9306
pamela.williams@ctstate.edu

Ariela McCaffrey, Reference & Instruction Librarian
860-215-9270    
ariela.mccaffrey@ctstate.edu

Kumar Appadwedula, Serials & Interlibrary Loan Librarian (Part-Time)
860-215-9204 
kumar.appadwedula@ctstate.edu

Laura Vasselle, Reference Librarian/Program Leader of Library Technology Certificate Program
860-215-9286  
laura.vasselle@ctstate.edu

Michele DeVeau, Cataloging Librarian (Part-Time)
860-215-9243
michele.deveau@ctstate.edu

Casi Gignac

Library Studies

Daniela Heredia

Engineering Science/Liberal Arts & Sciences

Nezir Kapja

Business

McKayla Madden

Tech Studies Mechanical CAD Certification/Technology Studies

Mario Roque

Nursing

Séamus Welsh

Graphic Design