Library

The library was built in 1971 and named after former English professor Dr. Roscoe H. Vining. It represents an investment of over $10 million including building, books, computers and furnishings. It encompasses nearly 60,000 square feet of floor space in three stories and a mezzanine. Its plan is very open and spacious including student access to the stack area.

The library collection has surpassed 160,000 volumes and continues to grow. In addition it has 360,000 microtexts. It subscribes to 300 journals and 6000 internet based full text journals. Internet access is provided by a computer lab with 25 stations. The building provides an inviting atmosphere for study. It is spacious with seating for 500 which accommodate a variety of research styles. These include dozens of large tables, over 100 study carrels, fifteen private study rooms, two seminar rooms and a large conference room.

Other services provided by the Vining Library include interlibrary loans, computer-automated book charging equipment, fax services, photocopiers on the two main floors and a computer lab.

The Kraybill Room, named for D.B. Kraybill, a former dean of the college, is on the first floor of the library. It houses Tech’s West Virginia Collection, including over 2,000 volumes about West Virginia or by West Virginia authors.