The Greenwood Library’s "Virginia Authors Collection," developed through generous donations of autographed copies of authors’ work(s), now consists of over 225 items and continues to grow. For more information about the collection, as well as access to a list of Virginia author titles, click here.
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Where Are the DVDs and CDs?
We’ve moved all of the Library’s DVDs, CDs and video sleeves to the back wall of the Reference/Periodicals Room!
They are arranged in call number order and will soon have genre signage to indicate various music genres and types of DVDs (American feature film, foreign films, television shows). Simply take the CDs and DVDs you want to check out to the Circulation/Reserve Desk. As in the past, take video sleeves to the Circulation Desk for check out.
Any comments about our move? Please click on Suggestion Box and let us know.
Information Commons + Learning Center = The Learning Commons!
The Learning Center (formerly the Academic Support Center) is moving into Greenwood Library on Thursday, September 29.
The Learning Center offices are on the east side of the Information Commons. Lisa Burns, the Tutoring Coordinator, is in the Alcove facing Brock Commons, and Rebecca Sturgill, the Director, is in Room 153. Between them is the Writing Center, in the space that it has occupied for a year.
At the Alcove, students can get information about Math Lab, Writing Lab, or Foreign Language Lab sessions. There is no charge for these open labs, and students do not have to sign up in advance. Students can also arrange for tutoring in other subjects at a nominal fee.
Like the Library, the Learning Center is a place where all students can participate in collaborative learning, academic inquiry, and individual consultation. The addition of the Learning Center to the Information Commons area will create a comprehensive Learning Commons, providing a variety of learning opportunities for students in one central location.
Please call 2393 for further information.
New Online Catalog Design
The Greenwood Library has launched a complete graphic redesign of the online catalog. Local graphic artist Chris Peterson, who also designed the library website last fall, worked with library staff to develop a new look that is more integrated with the look and feel of the website. Custom logos and a new 
button to search for full text in the online databases give all library resources a more similar look.
Java City Comes to the Library!
Beginning Monday, August 29, the STOA student lounge off the Greenwood Library entry foyer will have a Java City kiosk offering hot and cold gourmet coffees, salads, sandwiches and pastries. A valid Longwood ID card is required for access to the student lounge. The STOA Java City will be open from 7:30 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. and from 5:00 p.m. until midnight Monday through Friday. It will be closed on Saturday and open from 5:00 p.m. until midnight on Sunday.
Login Required for Using Library Computers
Beginning in May 2005, all users will need to log in when using the Library’s computers. In order to ensure that computers intended for student use are available for that purpose, a username and password are required to access public computers in the Library. The login feature provides a more secure, safe and reliable computing environment that is difficult for hackers to compromise. Please see the Computer Login Policy for more information.
Summer Computer Use Policy for Non-Longwood Patrons
The Library has adapted its regular policy for community use of public computers during the summer from May 10 to August 26. Please see the Community User Computer Use Policy, Summer 2005 for more information.
Quiet Study Area Designated on Second Floor
In response to suggestions from patrons and comments from the fall “Greenwood Library Free Gift” survey, the Race Street side of the second floor (A-HD classification) has been designated a quiet study area. We hope this will provide a space where students and other patrons can expect to have a noise-free environment. Individual study rooms are also available on each side of the second floor, and there are group study rooms in the Reference Room on the main floor for those needing a place for collaborative work.
New University Librarian
Hi,
I would like to introduce myself to the Longwood University community. I’m Wendell Barbour, your University Librarian. I recently joined the staff on August 10.
I previously worked in the California State University System at the Bakersfield Campus. I served as Vice President for Information Resources and Chief Information Officer. I had responsibility for all information resources activities, including the library, academic and administrative computing, telecommunications and campus web services. Before going to California, I served as Dean of Academic Support at Christopher Newport University (CNU) in Newport News, VA from 1983-1996. I had many responsibilities during my tenure at CNU, including the library, computing, registrar, admissions, financial aid, international studies, online degree program, liaison to the Virginia General Assembly, and co-chaired CNU’s Southern Association of Colleges and Schools decennial self-study.
I look forward to serving all of you as University Librarian, meeting your information needs, and continuing the long tradition of excellent service to the university community.
Future news items on the What’s New page of the Greenwood Library web site will include the Information Center and the recarpeting of the library.
Please stop by my office and introduce yourself to me, and do not hesitate to contact me if you have a concern, request, etc.
Wendell Barbour
University Librarian