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  • 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