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In addition to using Houff Library at BRCC, students can use local libraries as well! Don't forget to take your BRCC ID card if you visit other college libraries.

Other College Libraries

Blue Ridge Community College has cooperative library agreements allowing students to use other academic libraries in the Valley through the VIVA Cooperative Borrowing Program. To check out materials, you must present your current BRCC college ID card.

Please visit the Virtual Library of Virginia (VIVA) website for a full list of participating institutions: VIVA Cooperative Borrowing Program. If you have questions, email us at library@brcc.edu

JMU Libraries: For more information on visiting JMU, check out their Services for Visitors and Alumni page. For information on parking: https://www.jmu.edu/parking/event-parking/visitor-parking-request.shtml
Mary Baldwin's Grafton Library: For more information on using Mary Baldwin resources, check out their Public Access page. For information on parking: https://go.marybaldwin.edu/safety/parking/
Bridgewater College Library: For more information on visiting Bridgewater college: https://www.bridgewater.edu/visit/campus-map-parking-and-directions
Eastern Mennonite University's Hartzler Library: For more information on visiting EMU: https://emu.edu/admissions/campus-visit/

Using Local Public Libraries

All public libraries require a library card from their organization.

Augusta County Public Libraries: For a full list of Augusta County Library Stations and their hours:
https://www.augustacountylibrary.org/locations-and-hours/
- Weyers Cave Library Station: Located at: 51 Franklin St. Weyers Cave, VA.
Staunton Public Library: Located at:1 Churchville Ave, Staunton, VA 24401. For more information on events happening at the Staunton Public Library, check out their Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/StauntonPublicLibrary/
Waynesboro Public Library: Located at: 600 S Wayne Ave, Waynesboro, VA, United States, Virginia. For more information on events happening at the WPL, check out their Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/WaynesboroLibrary/
Massanutten Regional Libraries: Located at: 174 S Main St, Harrisonburg, VA, United States, Virginia. For more information on events happening at the MRL, check out their Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/MassanuttenRegionalLibrary