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Library services for undergraduate students

The University Libraries offer a range of instructional opportunities designed to help students maximize their effectiveness in using information resources. Our goal is to ensure that all students are information literate.

Research aids

Undergraduate borrowing privileges

FormatLoan PeriodMaximum No. of ItemsNumber of RenewalsFines per Item
Books30 days504$0.25/day
Popular Reading books21 days0$1.00/day
Storage journals21 days0$0.25/day
Scripts30 days54$0.25/day
Newman bound journals7 days50$5.00/day
Reserve materialvariable depending on instructor24, except during exams$1.00/hour for hourly reserves, $1.00/day for daily reserves
Videos, DVDs, optical discs3 days30$1.00/day
Compact discs, audiocassettes30 days104$0.25/day
Phonorecords30 days54$0.25/day

50 total number of items allowed on an account at any given time.

Classes and tours

Distance education/Extended campus users


Newman Library spring hours

Sun: open 9:00am
Mon-Thu: open 24 hours*
Fri: close 8:00pm
Sat: 9:00am - 8:00pm

*During 24 hour operation, a valid Hokie Passport is required to access or remain in the library between 12 midnight and 7:30am.

Current semester hours

Art + Architecture Library spring hours

Sun: 2:00pm - 11:00pm
Mon-Thu: 8:00am - 11:00pm
Fri: 8:00am - 6:00pm
Sat: 1:00pm - 5:00pm

Current semester hours

NVC Resource Center spring hours

Sun: Closed
Mon-Thu: 11:00am - 10:00pm
Fri: 11:00am - 7:00pm
Sat: 9:00am - 5:00pm

Current semester hours

Veterinary Medicine Library spring hours

Sun: 11:00am - 11:00pm
Mon-Thu: 7:30am - 11:00pm
Fri: 7:30am - 6:00pm
Sat: 9:00am - 6:00pm

Current semester hours

Newman Library guided tour options

Spring tour schedule

Tours are offered six times a week, Tuesdays through Thursdays, at 11:30am and 5:00pm, from January 24 to April 26, except during Spring Break.

No pre-registration is required. Meet a tour guide at the main entrance near the benches.


Library job postings

Library Personnel Services will have applications for student jobs available on the following dates for the 2010-2011 academic year: