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VBHEC Virtual Services

About VBHEC Virtual Services

The purpose of this service is to educate the student in the use of academic libraries and provide training to access authoritative information The primary portal is found @ Lyman Beecher Brooks Library. Gain access @ the Learning Commons by submitting a request.

 24-hour voice-mail is available for messages. The telephone number is 757.368.4161 or e-mail:

  vbheclibrary@nsu.edu 

VBHEC LC Account Form

Bibliographic Instruction

Bibliographic instruction guides students in processes of research and  investigation of topics using a wide range of sources. A  demonstration will be provided on how to access indices and how to locate full-text journal articles. Tutorials are available for downloading in iTunes.

Research Assistance

The Virginia Beach Higher Education Center offers a consultation service to students and faculty involved in research. The purpose of this service is to provide professional advice on research strategies so students and faculty can obtain information pertinent to their research projects.   Assistance is available to identify information needs, construct effective search strategies, and to locate authoritative online resources.

Literary Review

 A literature search is a list of references on a specific topic. This list may include journal articles or chapters of books. References are obtained by searching the Lyman Beecher Brooks library catalog; or our scholarly electronic database. Once you have completed your literature search, all requests for articles must be submitted on the appropriate interlibrary loan form.

Interlibrary Loan

If the Lyman Beecher Brooks library does not own the book or articles you require, you may request an interlibrary loan from another library. Please note that Interlibrary loan requires approximately 7 to 14 days for delivery.

Inter-Library Loan  & ILLiad

Document Delivery

Books and journal articles can be delivered to the  Virginia Beach Higher Education Center site for collection in Room 146.  To have materials delivered, you must have current status as a registered NSU student.

Searching for Information

Did you know Internet access allows you to connect to many academic resources from the Lyman Beecher Brooks Library website?

Many databases are available 24-hours a day 7 days a week online. These databases provide a combination of abstracts, citations, and full-text articles for scholarly/refereed, juried, peer reviewed articles and general interest journals in all academic disciplines

Other Services Available

Student Study Room
Faculty Work Room

Online Forms on SpartanNet  Lyman Beecher Brooks Library website

 

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  Learning Commons Hours  
     
 

• Monday - Thursday 8:00 am-10:00 pm
• Friday 8:00 am-10:00 pm
• Saturday 8:00 am-5:30 pm
• Sunday - Closed

LC Hours subject to change. Holiday & summer hours will be posted at the entrance of the LC.

 
     
     
     
  Reserve Items

Norfolk State University faculty may place library or instructor-owned materials needed for a course on reserve in the Learning Commons, Room 146.

These materials can be made available with restricted loan periods at the LC service desk. A current valid ID card is required for use.

 
     
     
    Ask the Librarian

An e-mail based reference service provided by the Virginia Beach Higher Education Center. This service provides brief answers to factual questions or suggests resources that will be useful in your search for information.

We strive to respond to requests within approximately 48 hours (2 working days). To submit a request, please contact us @: vbheclibrary@nsu.edu.

 
     
     
     
  Obtain a Borrowing Card

Norfolk State University students, faculty and staff may obtain a Virginia Tidewater Consortium Borrowing Card from the Learning Commons at the Virginia Beach Higher Education Center. Faculty, staff and students must request a new card each semester.

 
     
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1881 University Drive
Virginia Beach, VA 23453

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