The Space and Physical Access The library is located in the very center of the first-floor “academic” wing of Stafford Middle School (SMS) and can be accessed by students and staff through doors on either side of the library. While the library has fresh paint, newer carpeting, and newer brightly-colored furniture, the short stacks and…
Category: Library Visits
Special Collections Library Visit – Library of Congress, Washington, DC
The Space and Physical Access The Library of Congress (LOC) is nothing short of an amazing space. The LOC rests on Capitol Hill tucked in directly behind the Capitol Building. The LOC encompasses three large buildings all connected via sidewalks, roads, and underground tunnels. There is a Metro subway line nearby and plenty of bus…
Academic Library Visit – UMW Simpson Library, Fredericksburg, VA
The Space and Physical Access The Simpson Library on the campus of the University of Mary Washington in Fredericksburg, VA doesn’t jump out to the visitor. It is accessed through a variety of long ramps and walkways from either the main part of campus or from the newer part of campus built in the last…
Public Library Visit – Central Rappahannock Library, Downtown Fredericksburg, VA
The Space and Physical Access The Central Rappahannock Library (CRRL) Fredericksburg location is the main branch of a regional library system that includes 10 branch libraries and extends through several counties. The library is a multi-floor, historic brick building set in the historic downtown area of Fredericksburg. There is easy access whether one is walking,…