LIBRARY

Area Libraries

As you can see from the map below, Richmond is lucky to have several wonderful libraries in the area; if you cannot find the book you want in our catalog, you can check WorldCat or the catalogs of other libraries (below the map). If another library has the book or article you want, you may request the book via interlibrary loan or ask a librarian for a RALC pass.

Catalogs

• WorldCat searches most area libraries at once
• Union Catalog of Richmond Academic Library Consortium (RALC)
• Virginia Commonwealth University
• University of Richmond
• Randolph Macon College
• Library of Virginia
• Henrico County Public Library
• Pamunkey Regional Library
• Chesterfield County Public Library
• Richmond Public Library
• Powhatan County Public Library
• Virginia Historical Society

Electronic Databases

You can access most of the public libraries' electronic databases with your public library card.

• Find It Virginia A cooperative project of the Library of Virginia and Virginia's public libraries to provide access to full-text magazines, newspapers, and reference books to Virginia residents.
• Henrico PL Electronic Resources
• Pamunkey PL Electronic Resources
• Chesterfield PL Electronic Resources