New Popular Reading books are on the shelf at Brown Library this summer. There is new fiction, books that can teach you how to win an argument or learn more efficiently, and nonfiction about the Oscars, J.Crew, and more. Stop by or take a look here. See you soon!

As the new fiscal year begins, Brown Library needs your book purchase requests. If you’d like to add new titles to Course Reserves or the Main Collection for your classes, please email Dale Dulaney at ddulaney@virginiawestern.edu. Orders placed now should arrive and be processed in time for the start of the fall semester.

Beginning May 22, while summer classes are in session, the library, including the open computer lab and testing center, will be open: Monday 8:00am-8:00pm Tuesday-Friday 8:00am-5:00pm Saturday 9:00am-1:00pm Sunday closed The library follows the college’s holiday closures, so closures include: May 27 – 29 for Memorial Day long weekend June 17- 19 for Juneteenth long weekend; Testing (Read the full article…)

The library will have reduced hours during May Break: May 13-21: Saturday, May 13: The Testing Center will be open 9am-1pm for makeup exams only. The remainder of the building will be closed. Sunday, May 14: Closed Monday-Friday, May 15-19: The Testing Center and 1st floor (main floor) will be open 8am-5pm. Library materials may (Read the full article…)

Demand for student loaner laptops has exceeded the library’s supply each semester. As we move forward, we will begin using an application process to ensure that students with financial need and without access to their own computer at home get first priority in the loan process. With help from financial aid and advising, we’re eager (Read the full article…)