LIBRARY RESOURCES AT VCU Matthew Pelo Professor Charmian Lam Focused Inquiry UNIV-111-060 Credit: vcu.edu
JAMES BRANCH CABELL LIBRARY Monroe Park Campus
The Old James Branch Cabell Library Credit: hercampus.com
James Branch Cabell Library Credit: library.vcu.edu
What is the a library for? • A place for students of the university to gather with a group or by themselves to inspire learning and creativity. • Provide a place for students to retreat away from their busy schedule to work and learn. • Offer activities and support that better a students education. Credited: library.vcu.edu
Workspace for Students Credit: library.vcu.edu
Where is the Library? How does one get there? • The library is located in the heart of Virginia Commonwealth University’s Monroe Park Campus. • Easily accessible from any part of the campus. • MCV campuses residence have to take the ram ride.
What kind of services are here? How do the services work? Study Spaces Classes and Workshops Computers & Accessibility Equipment Print, Scan, Copy & Fax Borrow, Renew, Request Books The Workshop Writing & Publishing Research Data Management Credit: library.vcu.edu
The library even has a Starbucks! • Hours: • Monday – Thursday: 7 a.m. – 2 a.m. • Friday: 7 a.m. – 4 p.m. • Saturday: 11 a.m. – 6 p.m. • Sunday: 11 a.m. – 11 p.m. • They do not have any dining restaurants in the library or access to a convenience store. Credited: library.vcu.edu
How does one make an appointment with a librarian? Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Getting Specifics Review Enter Full Name There Review your Go to information and library.vcu.edu click “submit” Enter VCU Email Click on “Ask Why would you need Us” an appointment? Indicate your status Scroll down and click “Make an Indicate which appointment with a librarian” campus you would like to meet Enter a brief description on the assistance you need.
How does one make reservations for a room? Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Getting Specifics Availability Selection There Look through Click on time Go to available room and room that Enter Date library.vcu.edu plotted on chart you want to by floor. reserve Might need to Click on talk to other Double Check “Reserving a Enter Time people in the the duration and Room” group for best # of people. time. Number of Login with eID Click “Reserve People in the and Password Group Duration of Reservation • ½ hour, 1 hour, 1 ½ hours, or 2 hours
Summary A lot of equipment can be rented and Don’t have food options except for Starbucks borrowed for school. in the library. Plenty of space to work by yourself or with Easy to get to from all around the campus. others. The library has a lot of references and research aids for papers and presentations.
Contact Information Monroe Park Campus Address: 901 Park Avenue, Box 8420033 Richmond, Virginia 23284-2033 Telephone: (804) 828-1111 Email: library@vcu.edu Website: www.library.vcu.edu Credit: library.vcu.edu Hours Monday-Thursday: Open 24 Hours Friday: Closes at 10 p.m. Work Cited "James Branch Cabell Library." VCU Saturday: 9 a.m. – 10 p.m. Libraries . Virginia Commonwealth Sunday: Open at 9 a.m. University, n.d. Web. 04 Sept. 2016.
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