Link for the main library page:

https://cnu.edu/library/

Link for the library catalog:

https://read.cnu.edu/

The main library website was very easy to navigate.  There are 14 staff people listed including the Circulation Librarian, Cataloging Assistant and Head of Instruction.  This library primarily serves the staff and students enrolled at CNU.  The library does offer a community library card for Virginia Residents for $25.00 a year and you can check out up to 5 items at a time.  The library can be contacted by phone, through the website or email.  There are many links to academic databases, scholarly journals and Inter-Library loans.  The students have access to audiobooks, eBooks and online-magazines.  There are several special collections including books by Virginia authors, sheet music from the 18^th Century and back issues of the student newspaper, The Captains Log.  The public can access the catalog from the website and can place items on hold as well. There were catalog computers located throughout the library that had access to the catalog and over 10 places where you could check out items. 

I did not find any information on the catalog about accommodations but there is an Ask A librarian section and students can make an appointment to meet with a staff member either online or in person.

The Paul Trible Library is located on the campus of Christopher Newport University in Newport News Virginia.  The building is breathtakingly beautiful but is large and very intimidating the first time you visit.  There is a beautiful rotunda in the middle that is at the heart of the building.  My daughter attends CNU so I was happy to have a guide to take me around to the different spaces.  There is ample parking, outdoor seating with firepits and handicap spaces and a ramp for access.  There are 44 study rooms that can accommodate between 2-8 people, several themed rooms; media, quiet study (with a fireplace) and larger rooms that can be reserved by the staff or public.  I was able to roam freely throughout the library and was able to find assistance when I needed it.  There were signs all over the library directing students where different collections were, where to check out books and where the study rooms were located. 

I noticed 4 elevators throughout the library for students to use and most of the signs I found had information in Braille on them.  Trible Library looks to be very welcoming to students with special needs. 

This library primarily serves the student and staff at Christopher Newport University and the surrounding community.  I witnessed several staff interactions with non-students as well as patrons walking their dogs on campus and relaxing by the water fountain in the main quad.  I saw several students using the computers, meeting in the study rooms, eating at the small café and relaxing in their large, oversized chairs.  CNU provides a work study programs where students work in several positions throughout the campus.  I counted around 25 student workers and 5-10 staff members.  Their staff was very diverse and knowledgeable of the services that were offered and where to access information within the building. 

There are many resources that circulate for the student body.  There are cameras, laptops and computer accessories, tripods, and microphones.  That is a small list but there is over 100 different types of media that circulate. 

I was so impressed by the beauty and detail of this building.  It was intimidating to me, but my daughter loves it and can navigate through the maze to find what she needs.  It was apparent that they students and staff enjoy this library.  Even in the middle of the summer, it was bustling with students and community members.