RUC Library
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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 (Asst. Prof.)
Head of RUC Library
jprice13@radford.edu
540-831-1661
Mary Catherine Santoro (Asst. Prof.)
Clinical Instruction and
Outreach Librarian
RUC Library, Research Services
msantoro@radford.edu
540-831-1823
Christina Manzo (Asst. Prof)
User Experience and Assessment Librarian
RUC Library, Research Services
cmanzo4@radford.edu
540-831-1348
Rhiannon Cooke
Circulation Coordinator
RUC LIbrary
recooke@radford.edu
540-831-1875
Crystal Dent
Library Specialist
RUC Library, Technical Services
cdent1@radford.edu
540-831-1346
Using the RUC Library
Books and Ebooks
Search the catalog for books and other items held at both libraries.
Printing, Copying and Scanning
Find out how to do common library tasks like printing, copying, and scanning.
Library Services
Explore the different services offered by the RUC Library.
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.
Databases
Explore a list of over 300 databases available to all RUC students, faculty, and staff.
Comments
Virtually submit your comments or suggestions about the the RUC Library or your ideas for the future.
Instruction Requests
RUC faculty seeking library instruction or assistance for classes should contact Clinical Instruction & Outreach Librarian Mary Catherine Santoro at msantoro@radford.edu.
Get Involved
Explore different ways to get involved at the RUC Library.
Subject-Specific Databases
Browse lists of subject-specific databases by topic.