For the first time, VCU Libraries, Dining Services and Technology Services will stage Library Fest, an open house tied to Welcome Week, a group of orientation activities for new students. Library Fest will be held Monday, Aug. 22 from 2 to 4 p.m. in James Branch Cabell Library.
A "Welcome New Students" banner will be flying and some 500 attendees are expected. Attendees will have opportunities to:
A "Welcome New Students" banner will be flying and some 500 attendees are expected. Attendees will have opportunities to:
- Sign up for an iPad giveaway
- Sip Starbucks samples at a station located behind the Ask Us desk
- Sign up for a drawing to receive a poster of Rams basketball coach Shaka Smart
- Get bookmarks featuring Rams basketball coach Shaka Smart
- Sample foods from VCU Dining Services in Room 250
- Meet research and instructional services librarians and other library staff
- Tour the building and get an overview of resources and services
- Join the Friends of the Library, on the fourth floor
- See Special Collections exhibitions in the fourth floor gallery
- Pick up information sheets at some tables
- Ask questions of librarians and Technology Services, Dining Services and Campus Learning Center representatives