Reynolds students made our days this week at the Library Open Houses on each campus. The “Tailgate in the Library” was most remembered because you, our students, came to engage with us and the resources in the Reynolds Libraries. With over 400 students, faculty and staff in attendance, we enjoyed every moment with you. Thanks for taking our survey, playing Library Bingo & cornhole with us, and chatting over hot dogs!
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 new link.
There are a couple things to note at this time:
As with the old catalog, you can use the “My Account” feature to renew items, check the status of current checkouts, and place requests.
In the upper right side of the page, click “Guest”:
then click on “SIGN IN” (you will then be taken to the MyReynolds login page; once logged in, you will be taken to your account)
We will continue to make updates and announcements regarding the new catalog and hope that you will enjoy the improved catalog!
This past week all three Reynolds campus libraries were bursting with student projects! A showcase of student work from many disciplines was on display proving that Reynolds students are inquisitive & creative when it comes to turning out projects. 256 students from 29 courses provided the dazzling array of works.
Almost 500 of event-attendees voted on the “People’s Choice” or best in show to crown the following winners:
You can view pictures of the events at the following links:
Here are some of the comments from student participants:
“Participating in the student expo was a great tool to allow me to actively involve myself in an education based event.”
“The student expo is really cool and made me more interested in the course”
“It encouraged me to apply myself more.”
“It gives you a sense of pride to have a piece displayed to a public audience.”
“I had to make sure my assignment was the best it could be because it was being presented to many people”
“Knowing that it would be displayed to the public provided extra incentive to make an attractive prototype.”
“This is the best program EVER.”
Special Thanks go out to all of the faculty who donated projects to the Library for this event:
| Downtown | Goochland | Parham |
| Shalini Upadhyaya | Jerrod Hunter | Beth Bensen |
| Clifton Webb | Karin Stretchko | Sylvia Clay |
| Jerrod Hunter | Betsy Trice | Teresa Creech |
| Kathy Larue | David Pippin | Jerrod Hunter |
| Lynne Miller | Ben Pryor | Karen Lou |
| Puja Wingfield | Mike Vaughan | Karen Neal |
| Carolyn Parrish | Lou Luchsinger | Karen Steel |
| Jill Newbauer | Laurie Weinberg | |
| Estelle Kendall | ||
| Kathy Pettyjohn | ||
| Mary Penzer |
The Student Expo proved once again that Reynolds students churn out amazing projects as part of their coursework. Thank you for letting us catch a glimpse into what it is that you, our students, are studying and thinking about!
To help you prepare for final exams, Reynolds Libraries will extend its hours of operation during the last weeks of the semester at the Parham and Downtown campuses.
Our extended schedule will be as follows:
7:45 am – 10:00 pm Monday, April 23rd – Thursday, April 26th
7:45 am – 5:00 pm Friday, April 27th
8:00 am – 2:00 pm Saturday, April 28th (Downtown Library only)
10:00 am – 4: 00 pm Saturday, April 28th, (Parham Library only)
7:45 am – 10:00 pm Monday, April 30th – Thursday, May 3rd
7:45 am – 5:00 pm Friday, May 4th
8:00 am – 2:00 pm Saturday, May 5th (Downtown Library only)
10:00 am – 4: 00 pm Saturday, May 5th (Parham Library only)
We hope the extended hours will provide you a safe and comfortable learning environment and to offer you the research assistance you need for your final exams and papers.
Good luck!
This display at the DTC Library shows some of the history of eclipses (with articles from the New York Times for the eclipse in January 1925), the science of eclipses and how to view the eclipse safely (where to buy the safety glasses and the pinhole method). This very cool Vox website (see below) shows a time lapse view of what you’ll see where you live.
NASA also has live video streams of the eclipse from locations across the country.
The 2017 Reynolds Student Expo drew nearly 600 students, faculty and staff to Reynolds Libraries to view and admire 165 projects representing 187 students from 22 classes.
For those who had to miss the event, you can watch a video of the event (created by Librarian Will Weaver) or check out pictures from each individual project here!
A big “Thank you” to the following instructors who encouraged their students to participate and submit their projects:
| Downtown: | Goochland | Parham |
| Shalini Upadhyaya | Eric Adams | Karen Neal |
| Jerrod Hunter | Karin Stretchko | Gayle D’Andrea |
| Kathy LaRue | Nancye Winter | Sid Bass |
| Favienne Roop | Betsy Trice | Chris Thomas |
| Melinda Ripley | David Pippin | Stephen Sowulewski |
| Sharon Newbery | Various Automotive Instructors | Karen M Layou |
| Mary Penzer | Wendell Andrews | |
| Kirsten Inocencio |
Congratulations to the following “People’s choice” winners who were voted by 552 students, faculty and staff!
| Downtown Campus:
Caroline Horiuchi, Monica Anderson, and Brandy Bailey: Wedding Cake HRI 286 Instructor: Favienne Roop |
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| Goochland Campus:
Ben Pryor: The Dragon WEL 155 Instructor: Eric Adams |
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| Parham Campus:
Jordan Bock: Virginia’s Mineral Resources GOL 106 Instructor: Dr. Karen M. Layou |
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This event has become a most beloved one among the library staff, faculty, and students. We enjoy seeing the amazement on people’s faces as they travel around the exhibits and see just how amazing our faculty and students are. We look forward to the 4th annual Expo in 2018! Stay tuned for details.
