15 third floor computers powerless…for the moment
As of 6 p.m. Tuesday, at least 15 public computers on the third floor of Cabell Library are without power. This is a construction-related problem, we believe. Power will be restored as soon as possible. We apologize for the inconvenience.
Special Collections and Archives now open in Mapp Room
Patrons seeking face-to-face service from James Branch Cabell’s Special Collections and Archives staff will find the department’s office in the Mapp Room, which previously was a graduate-student only space. Special Collections and Archives is located on the fourth floor, to the north of the elevators. The temporary reading room is next to its former suite, […]
All public computers on fourth floor offline today
Due to construction activity, all public computers on the fourth floor are offline today, Tuesday. Noise levels this week will be high during the 6 to 9 a.m. time period.
Special Collections and Archives moving materials while the department is closed until Jan. 20
Special Collections and Archives, fourth floor, Cabell is closed until Jan. 20 due to construction-related work. The update: Our books, serials, journals, and oversized published works are almost completely moved. The book art collection is moved. University archives is in progress. Manuscripts are almost moved. More moving is ahead.
[Bathroom Renovation] First floor restrooms closing in December
Look for changes in restroom availability due to construction. Also expect increased noise inside Cabell Library as construction progresses. First floor restrooms will close as early as Dec. 12 (after exams) for renovation. Patrons will be encouraged to use facilities on the Lower Level. The first floor restrooms will be closed until after Spring Break.
Special Collections and Archives closed Dec. 8-Jan. 9
Due to a construction-related move of materials in the collection, Cabell Library’s Special Collections and Archives department on the fourth floor will be closed Dec. 8-Jan. 9. In addition, the adjacent Mapp Room will close to graduate-only quiet study and be converted to a temporary reading room for Special Collections. This change occurs Dec. 17. […]
Mapp Room closing Dec. 17 until further notice
Cabell’s fourth floor Mapp Room, which is the space now reserved for graduate students only, will close immediately after exams are given and will remain closed until further notice, perhaps as long as throughout the spring semester. The unavoidable closure is due to construction that will transform and enlarge Cabell Library’s Special Collections and Archives […]
Plan ahead: Special Collections and Archives closed Dec. 8-Jan. 9
Due to a construction-related move of materials in the collection, Special Collections and Archives, fourth floor, Cabell Library, will be closed Dec. 8-Jan. 9. If you need research materials from the department, please contact us immediately so that we can be of help to you. Contact: James Branch Cabell Library: libjbcsca@vcu.edu or (804) 828-1108. Hours: Monday – […]
Friday, Oct. 10: Be prepared for sonar scanning near you
On Friday, Oct. 10, W. M. Jordan, the contractor building the new library, will have a technician on site to scan 30 specific floor spots to locate the reinforcing rebar. This is to prepare for core drills that will be done over winter break in order to install a lightening protection system for Cabell Library. […]
Cabell closed Saturday, July 19
Due to planned electrical work, James Branch Cabell Library will be closed July 19. Closures are also planned for Saturday July 26 and Saturday, Aug. 16.