It is interesting how few librarians there are at this academic library. The academic libraries I looked at had a lot. Perhaps the staff that assists the faculty were not listed on the website.
I always love when a university library has children’s literature! I remember doing my undergraduate degree at a college with a children’s section and knowing that those books were meant for students in the education department…even though I wasn’t one of those students, I sometimes checked out a familiar title from my own childhood to help me decompress. 🙂 It’s also great to hear that the University of Lynchburg library is cozy. Sometimes when I think of academic libraries, I imagine a place dedicated to studies and meetings, with hard furniture and lighting designed to keep people awake.
It definitely feels different visiting an academic library during the summer time than I’m sure it feels during the fall and spring semesters. The University of Lynchburg Knight-Capon Library sounds like a nice space for students and staff. I found it interesting to read that the study carrels could be reserved by students for an entire semester. What happens for those students who do not get one of the individual study carrels? Are there other places for those students to study or work privately? Thanks for sharing!
Yes, it was empty during my tour. There were just a few people in and out. Mostly staff. The study carrels were used for the semester and then they have to clear out at the end of the semester. First come first serve. I was told that most of the library worker students usually get first dibs.
Academic libraries are a good place for students and the public to study and relax. I like how academic libraries allow the public access to their institution and to certain resources. I have been to the University of Lynchburg years ago when it was called Lynchburg College, though I haven’t been to their library. I bet it looked amazing. I’m glad that it felt cozy. I’m not surprised that there weren’t a lot of patrons at the library. It’s hard to find patrons at the academic library during the summer. Come fall, there will be a bunch more people within the library.
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It is interesting how few librarians there are at this academic library. The academic libraries I looked at had a lot. Perhaps the staff that assists the faculty were not listed on the website.
No that was it. They are looking to hire more librarians.
Thanks for sharing. If it’s quiet and cozy it sounds like the place for me.
I always love when a university library has children’s literature! I remember doing my undergraduate degree at a college with a children’s section and knowing that those books were meant for students in the education department…even though I wasn’t one of those students, I sometimes checked out a familiar title from my own childhood to help me decompress. 🙂 It’s also great to hear that the University of Lynchburg library is cozy. Sometimes when I think of academic libraries, I imagine a place dedicated to studies and meetings, with hard furniture and lighting designed to keep people awake.
Yes, I too like the children’s library. I use it when taking my education classes. It was also a good place to study.
It definitely feels different visiting an academic library during the summer time than I’m sure it feels during the fall and spring semesters. The University of Lynchburg Knight-Capon Library sounds like a nice space for students and staff. I found it interesting to read that the study carrels could be reserved by students for an entire semester. What happens for those students who do not get one of the individual study carrels? Are there other places for those students to study or work privately? Thanks for sharing!
Yes, it was empty during my tour. There were just a few people in and out. Mostly staff. The study carrels were used for the semester and then they have to clear out at the end of the semester. First come first serve. I was told that most of the library worker students usually get first dibs.
Academic libraries are a good place for students and the public to study and relax. I like how academic libraries allow the public access to their institution and to certain resources. I have been to the University of Lynchburg years ago when it was called Lynchburg College, though I haven’t been to their library. I bet it looked amazing. I’m glad that it felt cozy. I’m not surprised that there weren’t a lot of patrons at the library. It’s hard to find patrons at the academic library during the summer. Come fall, there will be a bunch more people within the library.
Its still the same not much has changed. Just the name change. Just different reorganizing down stairs and added study areas.