We all need options – especially in the time of COVID. While preparing to reopen Boatwright to our UR faculty, staff and students last fall, our focus was on ease of access, including the check out experience. We have always offered the standard check out option at the desk with a helpful staff member. We also continue to offer the options […]
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Library Minute: Qwest.TV
You probably already know that the Library offers dozens of streaming video resources. One of our newest musical additions is Qwest.tv, a streaming service created by the musician and producer Quincy Jones. Qwest.tv offers hundreds of performances from jazz clubs and festivals, as well as documentaries about musicians and music scenes from all over the world. Archival video from record […]
Library Minute: New QR code functionality in OneSearch
The Library’s discovery system OneSearch has new functionality designed to help students, faculty and staff on the go. QR codes are now available throughout the system, in both the top navigation bar while doing searches, and in the detailed record view for individual items. All you need is a smartphone with a camera. These QR codes allow library users to quickly and […]
Library Minute: Meet Libby!
Boatwright’s New E-book and E-Audio Platform on Overdrive Check out Boatwright Library’s new e-book/e-audio platform Overdrive that has replaced RBDigital. Overdrive includes a selection of popular (and classic) e-book and e-audio titles and uses the same Libby app that you may already use through your local public library. For more information on how to download, set-up, or add UR to […]
Library Minute: Spring 2021 Curbside Pickup @ Boatwright Library
Did you know that you can request materials from the libraries’ circulating collections for curbside pickup? The library’s new discovery system, OneSearch, provides a seamless way to request books and other materials. Here’s how to make a request: Go to https://library.richmond.edu and scroll down to the OneSearch box. Enter your search terms and click the magnifying glass icon. Find the item that you […]