McConnell Library at Radford University

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McConnell Library at Radford University

McConnell Library's team of helpful staff and librarians support student and faculty research, scholarship, and the free and open exploration of ideas.

The mission of McConnell Library is to build strong relationships and advance learning with all members of the Radford University community. We will enhance services, collections, and spaces to invite and inspire learning, intellectual and artistic creativity, and the free and open exploration of ideas. We will foster collections, services, and programs that are reflective of a diversity of lived experiences.

08/27/2026

Students, want to print in the library? Sign in to a public PC using your Radford username and password. Helpful instructions are on the desktop image of all public PCs in the library, but stop by a service desk if you need more assistance! https://radford.libanswers.com/faq/141146

08/26/2026

We are pleased to present a display of abstract architecture photography by student Kaylee Ligon. Meet the photographer and join us at a reception on Friday, August 28, at 2:00 PM in the McConnell Library Ross Gallery. Light refreshments will be served.

08/25/2026

Congratulations to all newly tenured faculty! The Libraries honored them at our recent Welcome Back Reception, highlighting their selections for our permanent collection, as well as thanking the many faculty and staff that supported our mission over the past year. See all selections: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/10XTT_LpCBCsISWnEFBuXsDHW43KFCYNSkeXqFUyzj5Q/edit?usp=sharing

08/13/2026

Welcome back, students! Join us for a fun-filled Open House on Sunday, August 23 from 2-5 PM! We'll have cookies, lemonade, tiny plants, lofi, friendly folks, and all the information you could want. Best of all, everything's free! We can't wait to see you!

08/04/2026

We'll be closed on Wednesday, August 5, 2026 for a staff development day. Visit us online at library.radford.edu!

07/06/2026

Did you know that we offer 24/7 live chat with research librarians? Just go to our website at library.radford.edu and click on Ask-A-Librarian Chat!

07/04/2026

This Saturday, July 4, 2026 from 12-4 the library foyer, bathrooms, and community room are open for folks who need a break from the heat! Grab bottled water, have a snack, and opt to stay for a movie if you’d like! Come in and enjoy air conditioning! We also have hand-held fans to give away thanks to Hoopla Digital! You can also bring a craft or project from home - some worked on their laptops and recharged their phones yesterday, and some drew and visited with their friends. Whatever you do, please stay cool and hydrate!

07/02/2026

We are excited to announce that Radford University Libraries has a subscription to Inside Higher Ed.

Inside Higher Ed provides the latest news, analysis, and solutions for the entire higher education community. Its mission is to provide forward-looking insights and services to the higher education community, empowering individuals and organizations to excel and transform learners’ lives.

Authentication is based on IP address so access is seamless on campus or using the VPN and you can create an optional account using an institutional email address. On the top menu, you will see a checkmark and Institutional Access in green.

This subscription is made possible with help from VIVA, our library consortium.

07/01/2026

McConnell Library will be closed Friday, July 3, 2026 in celebration of Independence Day. Visit us online at library.radford.edu!

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945 E. Main Street
Radford, VA
24142

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http://library.radford.edu/

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