Guest Borrowers and Visiting Researchers
Hollins University welcomes all area residents to use the Wyndham Robertson Library.
- If you need academic sources or want to use one of our databases. We can most likely assist you.
However, we do not offer the same services as the public library.
- If you need access to printing, technology, or popular reading, we recommend you use the public library system. The closest public library branch is the Hollins branch on Peters Creek Road. Here is a link to Roanoke County Public Libraries.
- We encourage you to call us at 540-362-7465, e-mail us at library@hollins.edu, or chat with us online before your visit, to help ensure the success of your visit.
To help us maintain an effective and enjoyable working environment for the Hollins community, use of the library and its resources is contingent upon your agreement with the following principles:
- Respect others, do not engage in disruptive behavior. Disruptive behavior interferes with or disrupts anyone’s ability to learn or work in the library.
- Be responsible, if you bring children under the age 12 into the library, do not leave them unsupervised.
- Respect library materials, treat them with care so that others may enjoy them.
- We welcome all service animals; please do not bring non-service animals into the library.
Borrowing Materials
A library account is required to check out materials for use outside the building. Please register at the first-floor Checkout Desk. Students and faculty from schools participating in VIVA Cooperative Borrowing may be asked to log into your school’s online directory or present other proof of your current status.
Who is eligible for an account?
- Anyone 18 years or older
- Students, faculty, and staff from schools participating in the VIVA Cooperative Borrowing Program.
Borrowing Privileges
| Item | Loan Period | Item Limit |
|---|---|---|
| Books | 28 days + 1 renewal of 28 days | 4 |
| BluRay, DVD, other media | 7 days + 1 renewal of 7 days | 1 |
| Items from Roanoke College Library | Not eligible | |
| Technology lending (including laptops & chargers) |
Not eligible |
| Item | Loan Period | Item Limit |
|---|---|---|
| Books | 28 days + 1 renewal of 28 days | 10 total items, including up to 3 films (below) |
| BluRay, DVD, other media | 28 days, renewal TBD | 3 |
| Items from Roanoke College Library | Not eligible | |
| Technology lending (including laptops & chargers) |
Not eligible |
Returns, Renewals, Notices, Lost Item Fees
For more information on borrowing from our library, see our main Borrowing Policies Page.
Borrowing Rules for Guests
Hollins University students and faculty needs will be given priority. With this in mind, some restrictions apply to guest borrowers and to non-affiliated students:
- Guest borrowers may not recall an item that is checked out.
- Any items on reserve are considered high-demand and only available to current Hollins students, faculty, and staff. This includes technology lending.
- Items loaned are subject to immediate recall if needed by a Hollins borrower.
- Although Roanoke College and Hollins University have a combined online catalog, Hollins University Guest Borrowers (both Community Patrons and Hollins University Alumni) are not eligible to borrow materials from the Roanoke College library.
- Interlibrary Loan services are not provided. Please visit your local public library for this service.
- We regret that we can only answer reference questions from members of the Hollins community or questions about Hollins University and its library collections. If you are not affiliated with Hollins, please contact your local public library.
What are my responsibilities?
- Library accounts are not transferable.
- Please notify the library of any change in your mailing address, email address, and/or telephone number.
Last updated: August 23, 2024 at 7:15 am