Even after renovation, facilities are incapable of sustaining the high volume of students during peak hours (basically anytime between 10 and 4). Severely lacking in sufficient amounts of study space, computers, or restrooms. WiFi drops here significantly more often than other buildings on campus. Extensive, year and a half long renovations and expansions did little to rectify the issues, such as overcrowding, that were cited as the reason for expansion in the first place- new areas show clear focus on aesthetic over practicality, with wide open rooms and a generally inefficient use of space. If you need to get work done and you have your own computer, go anyplace but here.
After the massive expansion and renovations Cabell became one of the best University libraries in the country. It's hours allow flexibility for all types of students, both traditional and nontraditional. Technically modern equipment throughout the library allow for all students to access VCU's substantial amount of online resources.
Basically, I love this place. The staff and security are always friendly and willing to help locate items (even if literally right around the corner), answer questions, and help you with anything else. I mean, where else can you use cruiser bikes, 3-D printers, sewing machines, and laptop computers for free? Not many places. VCU makes it explicitly clear that personal computers are required, so those complaining about computer availability should have no trouble if they themselves have one... 5 stars, Mr. Cabell.
It's dope I think we need more lockers though and the paper towel dispensers should be in between the sinks so water doesn't drop everywhere
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