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In the Stacks · 8M ago

Library Closed for Labor Day Weekend

The Brown Library will close on Friday, September 2nd at 5pm and will remain closed throughout the Labor Day weekend. We will reopen on Tuesday, September 6th, at 8am. Our regular Fall semester hours are: Monday—Thursday:  8am-8pm Friday: 8am-5pm Saturday: 9am-1pm Sunday: Closed Remember, even when
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In the Stacks · 9M ago

Every Shake is a Learning Experience

Events ought to expand our experiences, right? So the shimmy and shake we felt in the Roanoke Valley Tuesday should send us searching for more information about earthquakes. A good place to start is in Brown Library. Plate Tectonics : an Insider’s History of the Modern Theory of the Earth and Earths
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In the Stacks · 10M ago

Library Hours During Summer Break

During the semester break, July 28 through August 19, Brown Library will be open 8 a.m.-5 p.m., Monday through Friday.  We will not have Saturday hours during the break. Fall classes begin on August 22, so we will begin opening on Saturdays again on August 27. Have a great break! Come see us between
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In the Stacks · 10M ago

Blackboard Unavailable July 23

We love to have you visit Brown Library, but if you are coming to the library Saturday, July 23, just to use Blackboard, you will not be able to access it during library hours. The gremlins are updating Blackboard, so it will not be available from 7 a.m. until 3 p.m. that day. You can [...]
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In the Stacks · 10M ago

Independence Day Hours

The Brown Library has modified its hours of operation during the Independence Day holiday weekend. July 1st: 8am-5pm July 2nd-July 4th: Closed Tuesday, July 5th: Regular hours resume Remember, even when the library is closed, you can still access professional assistance, online library resources, an
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In the Stacks · 11M ago

Handheld GPS Units Now Available

The library now has nine small, hand-held GPS Devices available for check-out by current students, faculty, and staff.  These Garmin eTrex Venture HC GPS units each come with a fabric case and attached strap, a Quick Start Guide, a more detailed Owner’s Manual, a Tips Sheet, and a USB cable for conn
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In the Stacks · 11M ago

New Virginia Western Website Design

Today, Virginia Western Community College rolled out the newest incarnation of its website to the world. Still at the same address—www.virginiawestern.edu—the design change affects all departments on campus. We’re pretty excited about the possibilities for streamlining and customization that this ne
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In the Stacks · 12M ago

Library Closed for Memorial Day Weekend

The Brown Library has modified its hours of operation during the Memorial Day holiday weekend. Friday, May 27th: 8am-5pm Saturday, May 28th—Monday, May 30th: Closed Tuesday, May 31st: Regular hours resume Remember, our regular hours are posted in the left sidebar and in all of these places. Even whe
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In the Stacks · 1Y ago

Library Out to Lunch Thursday Afternoon

Just kidding. Actually, we’ll be having a staff meeting from 2pm until 3:30pm Thursday afternoon and so the top floor will be closed during that time. The top floor will reopen at 3:30pm and operate as usual for the rest of the day. Filed under: Library Hours
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In the Stacks · 1Y ago

Wait, I Thought You Were Open Until…

Ever wonder when the library was open? Ever get confused because someone told you one thing and another person said something else? Not to fear; our official hours are always listed here on our main website (under the announcements) and in the <—left sidebar of this blog. Where else are our hours li
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