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How Do I…?
We will be developing this area to provide advice and guidance on a variety of topics. In the meantime, here are a few of the things we get asked about:
What kinds of things can I find in the Library?
How long can I keep an item?
What happens if I have overdue books?
What if I lost a book or DVD?
Does the Library have any electronic books?
What if I need a book that the Library doesn’t have?
I am doing research and I need help. Who can help me?
Sometimes I can’t make it to the library, can I do research online?
How can I access the online tutorials at Lynda.com?
I need images! Can the library help me?
I need to research construction materials for a class. Where can I find these?
I am looking for a quiet place to study; can the library provide me that?
Is it OK to come to the library for nothing more than to relax?
I have so much work to do, but I’m hungry too. Can I bring food into the Library?
Is there a scanner in the library?
How can I find out more about the Library?
What kinds of things can I find in the Library?
The library has a variety of resources to support your classroom and studio work and personal interests. These include:
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Most of our online resources require students and faculty to login using their eID. If you have forgotten your eID you can reset your password online from the VCU eID Manager. Click the Forgot Password link, then type in your User Name and click Submit.
How long can I keep an item?
Undergraduate students can borrow up to 50 books for 28 days and five DVDs for three days. Graduate students have an extended check out period for books. If you need your items for longer, you can renew them at the Library’s service desk or through the Library’s website. See details on the Borrow, Renew Request page.
What happens if I have overdue books?
If you have overdue items, you will not be able to borrow anything else from the Library until you return them. The Library does not charge fines for overdue books and DVDs, but we do ask that you return them on time so that others can use them. If you graduate or end your employment at VCUQatar you will be charged for any unreturned items.
What if I lost a book or DVD?
Just pay the replacement fee of QR328 per item and you will be able to borrow items from the library again.
Does the Library have any electronic books?
Yes, you can access a large number of electronic books, or e-Books as they are more commonly known, across a wide range of disciplines through VCU Libraries.
What if I need a book that the Library doesn’t have?
The books on the shelf are just a small part of what you are able to access through the Library. We can request books from the VCU Libraries in Richmond and other Education City libraries. If you just need a book chapter or an article, we can request a digital copy through our ILLiad system.
I am doing research and I need help. Who can help me?
Librarians are available to help you with all your information needs. Stop by the service desk or send an email to .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address). Also see Library Instruction & Research Assistance.
How do I access the online tutorials at Lynda.com?
As of January of 2012, the VCUQatar Library started subscribing to Lynda.com’s new service: Lynda Campus. The service is available to all VCUQatar students, faculty and staff.To begin using the service all users will have to create an account the first time they logi in. Click here for instructions.
Sometimes I can’t make it to the library, can I do research online?
Absolutely. The library is a virtual as well as physical place. Through our website you are able to access hundreds of subscription-based resources that aren’t available through regular Internet search engines. By logging in with your eID and password you have access to:
- Hundreds of databases including full-text articles on every subject
- Thousands of e-Books
- Thousands of e-Journals and magazines
- Millions of images
If you have forgotten your eID you can reset your password online from the VCU eID Manager. Click the Forgot Password link, then type in your User Name and click Submit.
How can I access the online tutorials at Lynda.com?
As of January of 2012, the VCUQatar Library started subscribing to Lynda.com’s new service: Lynda Campus. The service is available to all VCUQatar students, faculty and staff. To begin using the new service all users will need to create an account the first time they login. Just follow these simple instructions.
I need images! Can the library help me?
Go beyond Google Images to to one of the Library's many digital image collections.
I need to research construction materials for a class. Where can I find these?
We have a Materials Library located in room 223 that contains samples of a wide-range of current materials, plus product binders and reference materials.
I am looking for a quiet place to study; can the library provide me that?
Yes. The Library has a variety of study areas. We have individual and group study areas, and areas for comfortable, casual reading. Our friendly and relaxing atmosphere makes the library a great place to get work done.
Is it OK to come to the library for nothing more than to relax?
Of course. We’re working hard to make the library a place where you can do research, study, work in a group, browse through books, flip through a magazine, or simply relax.
I have so much work to do, but I’m hungry too. Can I bring food into the Library?
Sure. We don’t mind food and drink, just be careful around the books and please clean up after yourself.
Is there a scanner in the library?
Not only do we have a scanner, we also have:
- Color photocopier
- Printers
- Wireless connectivity
- Computer workstations
- Headphones
- Power outlets for laptops
How can I find out more about the Library?
Most everything you’ll need to know about the library, including our hours, is posted here, on our website. Of course, you’re always welcome to stop by and ask us for more information or email us at .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address).
