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Email: libraryservice@valenciacollege.edu Phone: 407-582-2459, West- 407-582-1574

The email account is monitored 8:00 am - 10:00 pm Monday- Thursday, Friday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm, Saturday 9:00 am - 4:00 pm, Sunday 2:00 pm - 6:00 pm *Holidays Offline

Virtual Circulation Desk Hours will return Fall 2021

Zoom Link: https://valenciacollege.zoom.us/j/95214289916

Meeting ID: 952 1428 9916

Services

Ask-a-Librarian
Offers live chat, e-mail and texting to connect you with librarians throughout Valencia College Librarians.
Research Workshops
Need assistance with research? Check out the library's digital workshops! We are offering on-demand and scheduled zoom sessions to help with different aspects of the research process, such as help with fact checking, introduction to the library databases, citation crash course, and much more.
Learning Technology Support
We offer online support for students who need help with course-related use of Canvas, Microsoft Office software, iPad's, Mac/PC laptops and much more!
Library Circulation Call Back Request
You can have a library assistant call you and discuss your questions about library services available, trouble with account issues and fees and fines.
Summer 2021 Study Room Spaces
Valencia College students will be able to reserve a seat for computer use or study at one of four Learning Support locations. Students can book a two-hour block with the choice to reserve a desktop computer or an empty table with the option to bring their own device. Some sites will also offer laptop checkouts*.

LibGuides Featured on Instagram

Quick Start Library Guide: For Students
Use this handy guide to learn about and gain access to all the library resources from home or on-the-go!
Quick Start Library Guide -- Spanish: For Students
Esta guía de biblioteca presenta información y contenido de nuestra guía de inicio rápido en español.
Databases & Articles Libguide
This is a guide to accessing databases and articles from Valencia College Libraries.

Gender Libguide
This guide is a resource to inform and educate on the different aspects of Gender, Gender Identity, and Gender Expression.

Eating Healthy on a Budget Guide
This libguide provides information and resources regarding eating healthy on a budget.
Women's History Month
March is Women's History Month. Explore and celebrate the contributions of women with this guide.
COVID-19: Vaccines Libguide
COVID-19: Vaccines Libguide features information on vaccine development, getting the vaccine, vaccine concerns, after vaccination, evaluating vaccine information, and additional resources.
Black History Month: The Black Family: The Origins
This LibGuide celebrates and highlights Black History Month and events in and around the Orlando area and virtually. In addition, this guide focuses on other components of that make up the Black Family.
Celebrating Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. : From Selma to Minneapolis – The Struggle Continues
A celebration and look back at the life of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., and the plight of Black people during the Civil Rights Movement. The question remains, has the dream been fulfilled?

Valencia Counselors Student Care and Concern
The Care and Concern Team (Valencia Counselors) provide public education and awareness through a wide range of initiatives, services and resources through collaboration with other campus departments and community agencies. This guide features resources for Black Lives Matter, COVID-19 Wellness, and much more.
Stay Informed: COVID-19 (Coronavirus) : Make the most of Social Distancing
This guide will provide up-to-date information, current resources, and fact-checking tips for the current COVID-19/Coronavirus.
Vote 2020
A guide to help the Valencia College community apply research skills to become informed voters
Native Americans Libguide
This libguide will assist Valencia students in learning more about Native Americans.
Juneteenth Libguide
Juneteenth is a celebration commemorating the end of slavery in the United States. This guide highlights resources exploring this important celebration from Valencia and beyond.
Pulse: LBGTQ+ Resources: Valencia Resources
This guide is in remembrance of the Orlando Pulse Shooting and features resources and organization at Valencia College and the state of Florida regarding Pulse and the LGBTQ+ community.

Featured Events

Big Summer Read

The Library is thrilled to announce a college-wide summer read featuring Nnedi Okorafor's Binti! The author, Nnedi Okorafor, will join us via Zoom for two special events. Please mark your calendars and register today!
Register Here: https://libguides.valenciacollege.edu/binti
See you Tuesday, June 1st at 1:00 pm and Thursday, July 6th at 1:00 pm

Pride Month 2021 Challenge

This Pride Month, learn about how the Stonewall Riots sparked a movement and then fill out the survey to be entered in to win an LGBTQ+ novel from Winter Park Learning Support!

Link to enter: tinyurl.com/wpcpride21

Enter by June 10th for a chance to win either The Song of Achilles by Madeline Miller or Red, White & Royal Blue by Casey McQuiston!

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Daryl Parillo

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Angela Tomlinson

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Jean Raphael

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Phone: 407-582-1205

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