The Houff Library
The Houff Library provides access to a broad range of print and digital resources that support courses offered at the College. The current collection includes over 50,000 volumes and approximately 10,000 print and online journal subscriptions. The library maintains a sizable children’s book section and a local Virginia Collection. The library participates in resource sharing through memberships in VIVA (Virtual Library of Virginia), SOLINET (Southeastern Library Network), and the VCCS (Virginia Community College System).
Resources
Students have access to WebPac (the library’s online catalog) and over 300 periodical indexes and research databases from networked computers on campus. The library also provides access to these resources from the Harrisonburg and Augusta Centers as well as 24-hour-a-day access from any internet-ready computer located off-campus. Please call ext. 2247 for assistance.
Services
The library staff provides research and instructional services to support the general curriculum and specific courses. Interlibrary Loan (ILL) services are provided, free of charge, to enable students to request books and journal articles that are not available in the Houff Library collection.
Students and community members are urged to take advantage of the library’s collection and reference sources. As a community service, the Houff Library is open to the public free of charge.
Information
Hours:
Monday-Thursday 7:45 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Friday 7:45 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Saturday 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. (during academic semesters only)
During breaks and holidays, hours may vary and are posted in the library and on the library’s web site at (www.brcc.edu/library).