Safety ambassadors: A VCU Police civilian response team is now assigned to both campuses
March 6, 2023 — The nonsworn unit responds to calls for service on VCU’s campuses that do not require a police officer.

View VCU Libraries' how-to videos anywhere, anytime 
March 6, 2023 — Advance Your Research videos help you in many ways

Medical Library Association names VCU Health Sciences' Emily Hurst ‘librarian of the year’ 
March 2, 2023 — VCU librarian receives prestigious national award

Smithsonian curator shares lessons in Black musical history
March 2, 2023 — For VCU Libraries’ annual Black History Month Lecture series, Dwandalyn Reece told compelling stories behind musical objects in the collection of the Smithsonian’s National Museum of African American History and Culture.

VCU Libraries presents 2023 VCU Publishing Awards for outstanding journal articles
February 27, 2023 —  Two journals honored

VCU Libraries now offers four new gender-inclusive restrooms
February 14, 2023 — Restrooms are open to any user who chooses them

American Library Association honors VCU Libraries’ public affairs expert for her work with government documents 
February 10, 2023 — Innovations in teaching include a podcast and annual Constitution Day lecture.

High textbook costs hurt VCU students more than those at other doctoral universities
February 6, 2023 — Survey reveals much about the need for affordable course content

VCU Libraries publishes open ebook on health sciences collection development in libraries
February 6, 2023 — VCU librarians edit and publish book on collections management

Reflection Room will enhance student wellness
February 1, 2023 — Funds in hand to begin construction on quiet room

Canine inspection shows Cabell free of bedbugs 
January 31, 2023 — No bedbugs found in building

Zine exhibit explores wellness themes and creative expressions from the pandemic
January 30, 2023 — Exhibit showcases Special Collections and Archives holdings

Flood-damaged archival materials being restored, building undergoing repairs  
January 25, 2023 — Health Sciences Library making progress after flood 

Books being treated and full inspection planned after bed bug sighting
January 23, 2023 — Response continues in bed bug incident

Some books on Cabell Library’s third floor removed due to bed bug sighting 
January 19, 2023 — Books removed temporarily due to bed bug sighting 

VCU Libraries launches 3-year pilot of Covidence, a systematic review management tool
January 19, 2023 — New resource available until 2025

Head of Digital Libraries and Publishing appointed
January 19, 2023 — Librarian comes from Portland State University and starts March 10.

After water damages, reading room reopens
January 13, 2023 — Health Sciences Library opens reading room after damages are repaired

Study room reservation system upgraded
January 17, 2023 — New reservation system at work

Peer health educators bring valuable lessons and well-being activities to fellow students
January 12, 2023 — Students highlight evidence-based practices at campus events, connecting with their peers in engaging and fun ways.

Faculty: Apply by March 6 for state grants to support no-cost course materials and innovative pedagogy
January 9, 2023 — New state funding available for VCU faculty

Queen of Comics Cindy Jackson, who oversaw VCU’s Comic Arts Collection, leaves legacy
January 9, 2023 — A longtime employee of VCU Libraries, Jackson was known for her deep knowledge of comics and her love of working with scholars, students and faculty.

VCU Libraries initiative has saved VCU students more than $7M in textbook costs
January 9, 2023 — The Open and Affordable Content Initiative is not only saving students money, but faculty members say it is also leading to better and more engaging student learning.

Water damage at Health Sciences Library closes some spaces
January 3, 2023 — Spaces closed through January due to water damage

Donors: Giving Day gifts will support four major initiatives
March 15, 2023 — Gifts you send starting April 3 will count on Giving Day May 3