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Houff Library Resources and Services: About Us

Welcome to Blue Ridge Community College and the Houff Library. This guide will tell you about the resources and services available to you.

Using the Library

For more information on visiting Houff Library, check out our Library Guidelines. 

Cell Phone Use in Library

  • Cell phones can be used in the library. To provide an optimum environment for the library, we ask students to turn off ringers to their mobile devices. Phone conversations are allowed if kept to a whisper. Cell phone conversations are not permitted in the Quiet Zone area of the library.
  • Please use headphones when using sound from cell phones, computers, or other devices. 

Food and Drink in Library

Food and drink are permitted in the library with some restrictions. Houff Library is committed to providing a comfortable, clean, safe environment for all of our patrons. 

  • Eating at tables and general seating areas is permitted in the library. Drinks in sturdy, closed containers are permitted.
  • We ask that no food be eaten while using the library computers or at the computer workstation areas.
  • If you have a spill of any nature, please inform the staff at the information desk.

The Quiet Zone

Looking for space for quiet, independent study? Check out the Quiet Zone. Just follow signs to the back corner of the library. Or ask for directions at the reference desk. 

Contact Us

There are several ways to contact librarians for assistance:

 Visit us in G236/2nd Floor Houff Student Center

 Email at: library@brcc.edu

 Call Us: (540) 453-2247

 Text Us: 1-540-592-4324 (Available Mon.-Fri. 8am-5pm)

Link to Blue Ridge CC directory Use the Library Directory to connect with a specific librarian 

 Use EAB Navigate to schedule a 30 minute, one-on-one meeting with one of our librarians 

Need help with something after-hours? Visit the Ask a Librarian page! Options include a live chat with 24/7 access to a librarian who can help you. 

Link to ask a librarian service

Location

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The Library is located on the second floor of the Houff Student Center (G236) in Weyers Cave.

Visitor parking is available in all parking lots. 

Library Operations & Contact Information

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Houff Library Hours:
Monday-Friday: 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. 

Always check the Library Homepage for current hours and information on any holiday closings. 

The online library is always open! Ebooks, online articles, digital media, and course research guides are available at brcc.edu/library. If you are off-campus, you will need to sign in using your myBRCC login credentials. You can find more information about off-campus access on our website. 

Contact us at ​(540) 453-2247 or library@brcc.edu or stop by G236/2nd Floor Houff Student Center.

Need help? Ask a librarian! Options include a live chat 24/7.

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Quick Access

Canvas - https://learn.vccs.edu (MY BRCC username and password)

SIS (Student Information System) - https://ps-sis-sa90.vccs.edu/psp/ps/ (EMPLID number for username and MYBRCC password)

EAB Navigate - https://brcc.campus.eab.com

Gmail - https://mail.google.com