VCU Health Sciences Library

Due to ongoing city water issues and because VCU Facilities has not yet cleared all buildings for use, VCU and VCU Libraries will operate virtually on Friday, Jan. 10.

All VCU Libraries locations (James Branch Cabell Library, the Health Sciences Library and the Health and Wellness Library) will remain closed.

Virtual services--chat, text, email and virtual appointments--will run from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Based on continued complications related to the water supply loss in Richmond, VCU and VCU Libraries will operate virtually Thursday, Jan. 9. All VCU Libraries locations (James Branch Cabell Library, the Health Sciences Library, and the Health and Wellness Library) will remain physically closed, while virtual services such as chat, text, email, and virtual appointments with librarians will continue. These services will run from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Because of complications related to the city's water supply loss, VCU will operate virtually on Wednesday, Jan. 8. All VCU Libraries locations--James Branch Cabell Library, the Health Sciences Library, and the Health and Wellness Library--will remain physically closed.

Virtual services--chat, text, email and virtual appointments with librarians-- will be available 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Due to continuing wintery weather, all VCU Libraries locations (James Branch Cabell Library, the Health Sciences Library, and the Health and Wellness Library) will be closed Tuesday, Jan. 7.

Virtual services--chat, text, email and Zoom appointments with librarians--will be available 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

As always, access to online collections and databases continues 24/7 for the VCU community.

Image: Egyptian Building on the MCV Campus, year unknown, from Special Collections and Archives.

Due to expected inclement weather, VCU Libraries is closed Monday, Jan. 6. Image: The Noun Project

It's fall break week -- don't forget that our hours have changed. We are closing early today and will be closed Thursday through Saturday for the holiday. Be safe! Happy Thanksgiving!

Check our hours online anytime: library.vcu.edu/spaces-tech/hours/

Service Alert: The Health Sciences Library will be closed Saturday, Aug. 31, Sunday, Sept. 1 and Monday, Sept. 2, in observance of the Labor Day Holiday. Regular hours will resume Tuesday, Sept. 3.

As the new academic year kicked off, grad students met with librarians from the Health Sciences Library and James Branch Cabell Library at GradFest.

They mingled with students and picked up materials, tips and contacts to assist them with research endeavors, studying methods and course loads. GradFest is the first of a robust series of Weeks of Welcome tours, open houses and learning opportunities at your libraries.

go.vcu.edu/wow


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VCU’s School of Population Health has a new name. Now, it’s the VCU School of Public Health, which includes programs based in biostatistics, epidemiology, health policy, and social and behavioral sciences.

For more information about this significant milestone visit news.vcu.edu/article/2024/07/vcu-school-of-population-health-becomes-vcu-school-of-public-health.

To schedule an appointment to speak to a health liaison librarian who can assist you with research for your public health classes, contact [email protected]

(Photo by Maggie Christ)

Student voices are vital to VCU Libraries. Are you interested in creating change and learning more about VCU's Health Sciences Library? The Health Sciences Library Student Advisory Committee is recruiting members for 2024-25.

Applications are due Sept. 3. Link to apply in bio or visit: go.vcu.edu/hslsac



James Branch Cabell Library also has a student advisory committee and applications will soon be invited for that role. These student advisers play an important role in improving libraries' services.

Join the Committee Deadline: Tuesday, Sept. 3, 2024 (11:59 pm) Applicants will be notified of their selection for the HSLSAC beginning September 16, 2024.

Service Alert: The Health Sciences Library will be closed tomorrow, Wednesday, June 19, in observance of the Juneteenth Holiday. Regular hours will resume Thursday, June 20.

Photo credit: Getty Images

Service Alert: VCU Health Sciences Library will be closed Saturday, May 25, Sunday, May 26 and Monday, May 27 in observance of Memorial Day. Normal hours will resume on Tuesday, May 28. Visit the link in bio for more hours information or visit go.vcu.edu/hslhours

Rise and shine! 🌞 May is National Better Sleep Month! 💤 How do you feel when you wake up each morning? If it's not "refreshed," it might be time to rethink your bedtime routine.

Good sleep isn't just a luxury; it's essential for your daytime performance. Learn more about sleep medicine, sleep disorders and additional sleep topics by exploring resources from the Health Sciences Library's collection that are featured in this month's display. More information on both the physical and electronic books highlighted are available through the link in the bio.

The spring semester is winding down, and hours at the Health Sciences Library will be reduced beginning Sunday, May 12. All our building hours are available online here: library.vcu.edu/hours

Stressed about finals? The Health Sciences Library can help pick you up! Dogs on Call will be in the Special Collections and Archives Reading Room from 11:30 a.m. until 1 p.m. today. Stop by, take a break from studying and pet some amazing dogs.

Snack Well at the Health Sciences Library!

Students enjoyed fresh fruit on Tuesday courtesy of VCU Libraries' StudyWell initiative. Studying during finals can be draining, so finding time for healthy and nutritious snacks is important.

The StudyWell program at VCU Libraries provides informative and fun breaks for students all year long by partnering with campus groups to bring new programs and events to promote health and wellbeing.

Please support VCU Libraries' priorities. go.vcu.edu/librariesgivingday