RUC Library
Did You Know ... ?
Did you know that the RUC Library provides test prep books as well as access to the Peterson’s Test Prep database?
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About the Radford University Carilion Library
The RUC Library is a health-sciences-focused library located on the 5th floor of the Roanoke Community Hospital Building. This library serves the information and research needs of the RUC campus in Roanoke, Virginia.
RUC students, faculty, and staff have access to health sciences library professionals (in person, via chat and email, and through phone calls and Zoom sessions) over 300 databases, books and other items housed both at RUC and at Radford's main campus library, a 30-computer lab & combination printer/scanner/copiers, as well as regular events and programming offered throughout the school year.
Contact Us
For assistance, email ruclibrary@radford.edu, call the front desk at (540) 831-2272, or see staff directory below:
Jamie Price
Head Librarian
540-831-1661
jprice13@radford.edu
Mary Catherine Santoro
Clinical Instruction & Outreach Librarian
540-831-1823
msantoro@radford.edu
Christina Manzo
User Experience & Assessment Librarian
540-831-1348
cmanzo4@radford.edu
Crystal Dent
Associate for Technical Services
540-831-1346
cdent1@radford.edu
Rhiannon Cooke
Circulation Coordinator
540-831-1875
recooke@radford.edu
Using the RUC Library
For further assistance with any RUC Library resources, please contact a librarian.
Databases
Explore a list of over 300 databases available to all RUC students, faculty, and staff.
Library Services
Explore the different services offered by the RUC Library.
- Using the RUC Library (D2L Course)
- Borrowing Books from Main Campus
- Getting a Book or Article the Library Doesn't Own (Interlibrary Loan)
- RUC Library Map
Books & Ebooks
Search the catalog for books and other items held at both libraries.
Subject-Specific Databases
Browse lists of subject-specific databases by topic.
How-To Guides
Explore librarian-created guides on many different topics.
Printing, Copying & Scanning
Find out how to do common library tasks like printing, copying, and scanning.
Comments
Virtually submit your comments or suggestions about the the RUC Library or your ideas for the future.
Get Involved
Explore different ways to get involved at the RUC Library.
Instruction Requests
RUC faculty seeking library instruction or assistance for classes should contact Clinical Instruction & Outreach Librarian Mary Catherine Santoro at msantoro@radford.edu.
Course Reserves
Professors wishing to place a book or other item on reserve for a course should fill out and submit the following Course Reserves Form to Crystal Dent at cdent1@radford.edu.