In summer 2020, the library started hosting a book club and movie/tv club to discuss all of your favorite books, audiobooks, movies and television series! We are please to continue offering this programming and cannot wait for you to join us, let us know what you think, and give us (and each other) your recommendations, … Continue reading Let’s Talk Series
Reynolds Libraries Promote A Healthy Mind and Body
Students at Reynolds Libraries are taking a holistic approach to their studies. Not only do they exercise their minds with the many resources the library has to offer, they exercise their bodies using the FitDesk stationary bike, found at both the Goochland and Parham Road locations. Regular exercise not only enhances brain health, but working … Continue reading Reynolds Libraries Promote A Healthy Mind and Body
Updated Library Website is live!
We are excited to officially launch our updated website! After receiving feedback from students, faculty, and staff, the library site was updated to create a better user experience. The new site makes navigating easier by having a persistent menu bar with all library links available no matter where you are on the site: We've also … Continue reading Updated Library Website is live!
New Library Website Preview
Reynolds Libraries website is getting an exciting redesign. We invite you to preview the new design at http://library.reynolds.edu/demo/index.html. The redesign started about a year ago and was influenced by our observations from working with students, faculty and staff. Efforts were made to adopt new web design and user experience trends. We hope to officially launch the … Continue reading New Library Website Preview
Community College Transfer Students Making an Impact at Elite Colleges
NPR recently reported on how Princeton admitted 13 transfer students this fall - the first time Princeton has done so in THREE DECADES! Because of the success of those students, Princeton has decided to reinstate the transfer program by encouraging students from "low-income families, the military and from community colleges." Reynolds Librarians wanted to highlight … Continue reading Community College Transfer Students Making an Impact at Elite Colleges
New Catalog is here!
Reynolds Libraries has a new and improved online catalog! The new catalog can be accessed by conducting a search in the main search box on the library website, or you can access it directly with the following URL: https://vcc-srl-primo.hosted.exlibrisgroup.com/primo-explore/search?vid=JSRCC If you previously bookmarked the old catalog link, please make sure you update it to the … Continue reading New Catalog is here!
Help! I can’t get to a library database!
Sometimes an off-campus student clicks on a library database and receives an error message. Don’t panic! This is a known issue with a simple workaround. Some students are not authenticated for the databases on our network, even though they are correctly and currently enrolled. BUT if a student logs in to the main Virginia Community … Continue reading Help! I can’t get to a library database!
Reynolds Libraries Featured by VIVA
Reynolds Libraries are a member of VIVA, the Virtual Library of Virginia. This crucial partnership allows Reynolds to purchase high-quality digital resources at a discount, in partnership with other colleges and universities in the state. Reynolds Libraries was featured by VIVA in September 2017. VIVA Featured Member Library: Reynolds Community College An interview with Hong … Continue reading Reynolds Libraries Featured by VIVA
Happy Mother’s Day (in advance) to all the mothers at Reynolds!
Happy Mother's Day to all the mothers at Reynolds! FACT: A mother’s education level is the greatest determinant of her children’s future academic success.* Thoria Wassef (standing) and her daughter Naema Tawadrous (seated), who came to the U.S. from Egypt less than five years ago. Mother and daughter are both students at Reynolds. We applaud them and … Continue reading Happy Mother’s Day (in advance) to all the mothers at Reynolds!
Extended Hours: April 24 – May 6
Reynolds Libraries will extend its hours of operation during the last two weeks of the semester at the Parham & Downtown campuses (Mon, April 24 - Sat, May 6): Mon-Thurs: 7:45 am-10:00 pm Friday: 7:45 am-5:00 pm Sat, Downtown: 8:00 am-2:00 pm Sat, Parham: 10:00 am-4:00 pm Sunday: CLOSED