Accessing the Library

The Roanoke Higher Education Center Library serves the students, clients, faculty, and staff of the Center. We are not a public library. To access the library, you will need an RHEC library card and will sign in using our touchscreen system.

Current students, clients, faculty, and staff affiliated with one of our member institutions may apply for a free library card online or at the circulation desk. You must provide proof of your current status, such as:

University or school identification
Valid institutional email address
Signed letter from a member institution

Library Card Application

Community Borrowers and Guests

Current students, faculty, or staff affiliated with an institution participating in VIVA’s Cooperative Borrowing Program may receive a community borrower card at no cost and can apply online.

Anyone not affiliated with either the Roanoke Higher Education Center, a member institution, or a VIVA cooperative borrowing institution may apply for a community borrower membership at the circulation desk for a nominal annual fee to check out library material. A community borrower card does not grant access to library computers or other privileges.

Guests participating in meetings, training sessions, or day rental activities at the Center may request temporary library access from library staff.