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Where do I purchase textbooks?

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Textbooks can be purchased from the Barnes and Noble bookstore located across from Wilson Hall on College Drive.

How do I contact the LRC staff?

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The LRC staff can be contacted in several ways.

By phone: (334) 291-4978
By Email: LRC@cv.edu
By text: (334) 230-5184
Or though our virtual chat (click the links in the shaded box for Real-time Chat or the Contact Us at the bottom)
If you are on campus, you can come by Owen Hall and stop by the Access Services Desk to ask any questions.

What are the LRC's hours of operation?

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The LRC's hours of operation are:

Monday - Thursday: 8:00am - 8:00pm

Friday: 8:00am - 2:30pm

Saturday and Sunday: CLOSED

Holidays: CLOSED

Please check our online catalog for any schedule changes.

How many books can be checked out?

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Current students and alumni can check out up to ten (10) books and community patrons can check out up to three (3) books.

Are public users allowed to use the LRC?

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Yes. Public users are allowed to use the LRC. Click here for information on the LRC 's Community User Policy including borrowing and loan period, annual fee(s), fines and other charges, and the LRC's Community User Computer Usage Policy.

What is Interlibrary Loan?

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Interlibrary Loan (ILL) is a service that allows a student at one library to request articles or books that are not available in their library. ILLs can be requested online by filling out the Interlibrary Loan Request form. At this time only current students and college employees are able to make requests.

What do I need to get my student ID?

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Students will need to bring their current class schedule (printout or digital) and a valid driver's license or other government ID.

Who can check out materials in the LRC?

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Current students and college employees have access to all resources. Community and alumni patrons can check out any of the books located on the second floor excluding the Genealogy collection.

Where do I get my student ID?

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Student IDs can be obtained from the LRC on the main floor.

Where do can I search to the LRC's collection?

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The LRC's collection can be searched through our online catalog that can be accessed by clicking the following link.

The LRC's Online Catalog (Link will open in new window)

How do I print/copy in the LRC?

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Students can use their student ID card to print and/or copy in the LRC, but can also purchase a print card from the Equitrac machine located on the main floor for $1.00.

Community patrons can purchase a print card from the Equitrac machine (see above) for printing and/or copying.

What is the check out period for books?

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The loan period varies depending on the type of user.

The loan period for current students and alumni is four (4) weeks and are allowed to two (2) renewals.

The loan period for community users is three (3) weeks and are allowed one (1) renewal.