Library

The CVCC Library strongly believes in helping each CVCC student attain information literacy. The Library provides instruction sessions of varying lengths for many courses in all of CVCC’s academic divisions. 

The Library is located in Bedford Hall Learning Commons. Library staff provide library instruction/information literacy sessions of varying lengths for many courses in all of the CVCC academic divisions. Instruction can be provided in the Library’s Instruction Room (room 3111) or in the classroom. The Library’s Instruction Room, equipped with projector and computer workstations, allows students the opportunity to access the Library’s online resources as well as its physical resources. Sessions may be provided to the off-campus centers as well.

The faculty may request instruction for entire classes, and individual students may come to the Library for instruction on an as-needed basis. To request an instruction session, complete the online Library Instruction Request Form. For more information, ask a librarian, or call (434) 832-7750.

The Library may also provide open workshops on various topics throughout the semester. The times and locations will be announced.

Individual instruction is always available. To arrange for individual instruction, ask any librarian. 

The primary purpose of the Library’s Instruction Room (Room 3111) is to provide library instruction sessions to CVCC classes and open research workshops to students. At times the Library Instruction Room is not in use, its computers are available to all CVCC students.

Faculty who do not have access to a computer lab may also use the Library Instruction Room for instructional purposes on a case-by-case occasional basis, subject to availability. To make a request, please contact the Library Coordinator at (434) 832-7751. 

The Library invites faculty to submit book, media, or periodical requests.

Book and audiovisual (A-V) requests are received throughout the year and will be ordered as funds are available. Instructors should use the New Material Request Form for books and audiovisual (A-V) purchase requests. Instructors will be notified when items they have ordered are ready for check-out. 

Periodicals are ordered in the fall semester. Usually, requests for periodicals must be received by the 15th of August. Instructors should submit periodical requests using the Magazine Request Form. 

Loan periods for faculty/staff are as follows:

• books – current semester
• popular videos – one (1) week

Faculty/staff are not charged overdue fines but will be expected to return all checked-out items before leaving the employ of CVCC. A fee of $50.00 per item (or replacement cost of the item if more than $50.00) will be assessed on all unreturned items. 

To request books and journal articles not owned by the CVCC Library, complete the Interlibrary Loan Request Form. Please allow at least one week for an item to arrive. 

Policy #: CVCC0143
Last Reviewed/Revised: 02/09/2026
Responsible Dept.: Library Services
Other Policy References: NA