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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


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LIBRARY RESOURCES AT VCU

Matthew Pelo Professor Charmian Lam Focused Inquiry UNIV-111-060 Credit: vcu.edu

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JAMES BRANCH CABELL LIBRARY

Monroe Park Campus

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The Old James Branch Cabell Library

Credit: hercampus.com

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James Branch Cabell Library

Credit: library.vcu.edu

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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

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Workspace for Students

Credit: library.vcu.edu

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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.

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What kind of services are here? How do the services work?

  • Study Spaces
  • Computers &

Equipment

  • Print, Scan, Copy &

Fax

  • Borrow, Renew,

Request Books

  • The Workshop
  • Writing & Publishing
  • Research Data

Management

  • Classes and

Workshops

  • Accessibility

Credit: library.vcu.edu

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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

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How does one make an appointment with a librarian?

Go to library.vcu.edu Click on “Ask Us” Scroll down and click “Make an appointment with a librarian”

Step 1 Getting There

Enter Full Name Enter VCU Email Indicate your status Indicate which campus you would like to meet Enter a brief description on the assistance you need.

Step 2 Specifics

Review your information and click “submit”

Step 3 Review

Why would you need an appointment?

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How does one make reservations for a room?

Go to library.vcu.edu Click on “Reserving a Room” Login with eID and Password

Step 1 Getting There

Enter Date Enter Time Number of People in the Group Duration of Reservation

  • ½ hour, 1 hour, 1 ½

hours, or 2 hours

Step 2 Specifics

Look through available room plotted on chart by floor. Might need to talk to other people in the group for best time.

Step 3 Availability

Click on time and room that you want to reserve Double Check the duration and # of people. Click “Reserve

Step 4 Selection

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Summary

  • A lot of equipment can be rented and

borrowed for school.

  • Plenty of space to work by yourself or with
  • thers.
  • The library has a lot of references and

research aids for papers and presentations.

  • Don’t have food options except for Starbucks

in the library.

  • Easy to get to from all around the campus.
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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
  • Hours
  • Monday-Thursday: Open 24 Hours
  • Friday: Closes at 10 p.m.
  • Saturday: 9 a.m. – 10 p.m.
  • Sunday: Open at 9 a.m.

Work Cited "James Branch Cabell Library." VCU

  • Libraries. Virginia Commonwealth

University, n.d. Web. 04 Sept. 2016. Credit: library.vcu.edu