VCU Libraries has provided this guide to support you as you begin your academic life. These pages provide links to orient you towards finding books and other sources, as well as introducing the research process that will help you succeed in your assignments. Welcome to VCU and thank you for your service. 

• James Branch Cabell Library - Operating Hours
  • Located on the Monroe Park Campus, Cabell Library supports all areas of study from undergraduate to faculty research
  • Cabell Library Floor Maps
  • 901 Park Avenue, Richmond, VA 23284
  • Cabell Library - online and in-person tours and virtual services overview

• Tompkins McCaw Library - Operating Hours
  • Located on the MCV Campus, this is the largest medical library in the state of Virginia 
  • Tompkins-McCaw Library Floor Maps
  • 509 N. 12th St, Richmond, VA 23298
  • Library Orientation Guide

VCU's Military Student Services page provides resources and advocacy for our student veterans. Resources range from scholarship opportunities, enrollment help, tutoring and career services, to disability support and wellness counseling.  

Library of Virginia offers borrowing privileges to any resident of Virginia. Photo identification, proof of residence, and current address are required. Online and mail registrations are available. 

Public libraries offer borrowing privileges to anyone living in their region. Some of the resources available through your local public library may include:

• Thousands of books available for checkout
• Ebooks that can be downloaded to your cell phone, ereader or tablet
• Access to popular magazines via your cell phone, ereader or tablet
• DVDs and music
• Research databases
• Comfortable facilities to read or study
• Community events and programming

To see the policies for a library near you, use the Virginia Public Library Directory to search for the library.