The RTS Jackson library is dedicated to serving the research needs of our students, faculty, alumni, and staff. If you have any questions, or need assistance with any of the library’s services, please call 601-923-1618, e-mail library.jackson@rts.edu, or use the contact form at the bottom of this page.
If you are a currently enrolled RTS Jackson student, please refer to the Jackson Library User Guide. This guide provides answers to common questions, such as check-out limits, duration, fines, etc.
Jackson Campus Inter-Library Loan
Jackson Library’s Print Journal Holdings
Jackson Guest Library Card Request
Research Workshop: The RTS Jackson library provides a one-on-one or small group research workshop throughout the semester. If you are a currently enrolled RTS Jackson student who would like to enhance your research skills, please schedule an appointment by calling Assistant Librarian David Jackson at 601-923-1622 or-email djackson@rts.edu.
Book Sale: The RTS Jackson library has an ongoing used book sale located by the library front desk. All payments must be made in cash.
Jackson Hours and Contact Information
Library Front Desk…..(601) 923-1623
LIBRARY HOURS
8 am – 9 pm……….Monday – Thursday
8 am – 4 pm……….Friday
9 am – 2 pm……….Saturday
Closed Sunday
STREET ADDRESS
RTS Library
5422 Clinton Blvd
Jackson, MS 39209
LIBRARY STAFF
Library Director
John Crabb
jcrabb@rts.edu
(601) 923-1618
Assistant Librarian
David Jackson
djackson@rts.edu
(601) 923-1622
Technical Services Assistant
Anna Kruger
jaxlib@outlook.com
(601) 923-1615
Are You a Resident of Hinds County?
If you register at a Jackson/Hinds Public Library for a library card, you may then have access to the MAGNOLIA project databases and resources. MAGNOLIA is a statewide consortium funded by the Mississippi Legislature which provides online research databases for publicly funded K-12 schools, public libraries, and university libraries throughout Mississippi.
Databases available include Academic Search Premier and MasterFILE Premier, both provide the full-text of articles.
The closest public library where you could register is the Quisenberry branch. (601) 924-5684
To renew your items checked out from the RTS Jackson library, please follow the below steps.
1 > Go to the online catalog and select the “Renew Books” option in the top right corner.
2 > Login. For Library Card Number, enter the number under the barcode on your student ID or your library card. It begins with “25422…” Your default PIN is the last four digits of your library barcode number.
3 > Access your account. From your name at the top right corner select the drop down menu option Account Activity.
4 > Within Account Activity, you’ll see the items currently checked out to you.
5 > Next to each item, you’ll see a Renew Loan button. Select that button to renew your item.
The short video below illustrates these 5 steps.
If you have a suggestion for a book purchase, a reference question, or need any assistance using the library, please submit it using the form below.