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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.