Located in downtown Roanoke, Virginia, in the city’s Innovation Corridor, Radford University Carilion (RUC) provides a rigorous real-world learning experience to students pursuing undergraduate and graduate degrees in the health sciences. RUC boasts a faculty of practicing clinicians who, in a clinical setting on the campus of Carilion Medical Center, teach students to care for patients, conduct research, and explore how to manage organizations. Learn more.
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Located in downtown Roanoke, Virginia, in the city’s Innovation Corridor, Radford University Carilion (RUC) provides a rigorous real-world learning experience to students pursuing undergraduate and graduate degrees in the health sciences. RUC boasts a faculty of practicing clinicians who, in a clinical setting on the campus of Carilion Medical Center, teach students to care for patients, conduct research, and explore how to manage organizations. Learn more.
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Library
The Radford University Carilion Library is a health sciences-focused library serving the needs of the RUC Campus. Staff provide research assistance, help with library resources, and instruction. In addition, the library hosts and participates in campus events.
Location
5th Floor of Carilion Roanoke Community Hospital
101 Elm Avenue, SE
Roanoke, VA 24013
Current Hours
Monday and Tuesday: 7:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Wednesday and Thursday: 7:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Friday: 7:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Saturday and Sunday: Closed
Virtual library assistance is available outside these hours by arrangement.
Locked book drop available 24/7 in hallway on 5th floor.
Contact Us
For assistance, email ruclibrary@radford.edu, or see staff directory below.
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Library Resources
For assistance with any RUC Library resources, please contact a librarian.
Databases
Click the link below to see a list of over 350 databases available to RUC students, faculty, and staff.
A-Z DatabasesLibrary Catalog
Click the link below to search the catalog for books and other items held at both McConnell and RUC libraries.
CatalogHow-To Guides
Click the link below to explore guides on research and library resources organized by subject matter.
Guides by SubjectInstruction Requests
RUC faculty seeking library instruction or assistance for classes should contact Clinical Instruction & Outreach Librarian Mary Catherine Santoro at msantoro@radford.edu.
RUC Library Directory
Jamie Price
Head Librarian
540-224-4894
jprice13@radford.edu
Mary Catherine Santoro
Clinicial Instruction & Outreach Librarian
540-985-8485
msantoro@radford.edu
Christina Manzo
User Experience & Assessment Librarian
540-985-8511
cmanzo4@radford.edu
Crystal Dent
Associate for Technical Services
540-985-8528
cdent1@radford.edu