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Fintel Library of Roanoke College

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Fintel Library of Roanoke College

Fintel Library has a collection of over 400,000 total items. The staff strives to provide students & faculty with the highest level of resources & service.

Named in honor of Dr. Norman Fintel, eighth president of Roanoke College, and his wife, Jo, the Fintel Library offers a collection of over 400,000 total items. The facility is handicapped accessible; offers seating for over 400; includes individual and group study rooms; has a "silent study" floor, two computer lab areas, and the Goode-Pasfield Center for Learning and Teaching. More than 3000 new

items are added to the collection annually. Besides the sheer size of the collection, Fintel Library is proud to offer the latest in electronic journals (providing access to the full text of thousands of titles) from more than 70 databases and a wide selection of multi-media materials. Among the most popular items is the 1,000+ volume DVD collection. In addition, the library is also a selective depository library for United States Government Documents. Fintel library has a combined catalog and shares its collection with the Wyndham Robertson Library at Hollins University through a reciprocal borrowing agreement. This agreement has the effect of placing many additional volumes in the hands of our students. A weekday courier service provides delivery within 24-hours of a request. The Fintel Library houses the Roanoke College Archives. In addition to the historical records relating to the College, the holdings include rare books, the papers of both former Secretary of the Treasury Henry H. Fowler and former Congressman James R. Olin, and the photographs of E. Howard Hammersley. The Archives also has on deposit the records of the Virginia Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church of America. The Fintel Library staff strives to provide students with the very highest level of resources and service.

05/01/2026

A wonderful senior art project by Abigail Parimore was recently installed on the Ground Floor of Fintel Library. Abigail hopes that students will be able to build on the project in years to come.

04/17/2026

Finals week survival kit, Fintel edition! ✌🏻

We made book flowers — yes, actual flowers made out of books — and we're handing them out starting on Reading Day (Wednesday, 4/22), while supplies last.

A pick-me-up that you give to someone else? A memento for yourself? You decide!

Keep an eye out for how to get yours!

04/10/2026

Ten faces. Ten ideas. Ten reasons we believe the future is in good hands. 🔬 Proud of every scholar who brought their work to life at the Showcase for Research & Creativity.

03/17/2026

This is Elias. He's one of our student assistants here at Fintel Library — the kind of person who shows up, cares about his work, and makes everyone's library experience that much better.

You might also know him from the men's track team; he just returned from nationals where he earned Second Team All-America honors in the 800 meters (as a sophomore!).🏃

Or from the concert hall, where he sings with the Roanoke College Concert Choir. 🎶

Or maybe just from around campus, where he's exactly the kind of person everyone seems to know and like. 🙏🏻

Student. Athlete. Student Assistant. Choir member. Colleague. Maroon.

Congratulations, Elias — we're proud to call you one of our own.

03/06/2026

🏆 You are roughly 75% through the academic year. The final quarter is where championships are won.

📊 Pareto's Principle: 80% of your results come from 20% of your effort — identify those high-leverage moments now.

🌸 Spring doesn't apologize for blooming under pressure. Neither should you.

📈 A 1% improvement every day for 50-ish days compounds into something unrecognizable.

🗳️ Every study session between now and April 28th is a vote for the person you're becoming.

📚 Every great comeback story includes a Fintel Library scene. We're here for it!

03/03/2026

🏀 Tournament time!

As the Roanoke Maroons men's basketball heads into the NCAA Division III Men's Basketball Tournament, excitement is building across Roanoke College.

Want to know what a national championship run looks like? In 1972, Roanoke reached the top.

Don’t just imagine it—explore it. 📸🎥

The library’s digital archive features photos and videos from that historic championship team.

Take a look back while cheering on this year’s squad. 🔥

This URL is too short and simple for you not to type out: t.ly/6QsGm

02/18/2026

Ever tried to find a news article for a paper and ended up 12 tabs deep in Google? 😅
Come learn how to use Nexis Uni, Factiva, and NewsBank like a pro. We’ll show you how to actually find the news sources you need using the databases that your tuition has paid for.

02/17/2026

Learn to create professional-looking maps in minutes—no design skills required. Social Explorer 101 teaches you how to visualize everything from your hometown's evolution to national trends. Perfect for projects, presentations, or just satisfying your curiosity. Join us Tuesday, Feb 24th on the first floor of Fintel Library.

02/10/2026

Evaluating Sources Library Drop-In Workshop
Want help figuring out whether a source is reliable and/or appropriate for your assignments? Come chat with a librarian to learn how! Bringing your own examples to evaluate is acceptable and encouraged. Workshops will be held in Fintel Library's Collaboration Space (at the back of the first floor).
Feb. 12th (Thurs.) from 12-12:45pm (Students are welcome to bring their lunch with them!)

01/22/2026

Need a scientific calculator for class? We've got you covered! Fintel Library now offers three different models of scientific calculators available for checkout. Whether you're tackling calculus, statistics, physics, or chemistry, you can borrow the number cruncher you need for up to three days at a time. Stop by the lending services desk to check one out – no need to buy when you can borrow from us!

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220 High Street
Salem, VA
24153

Opening Hours

Monday	8am - 12am
Tuesday	8am - 12am
Wednesday	8am - 12am
Thursday	8am - 12am
Friday	8am - 5pm
Saturday	10am - 5pm
Sunday	12pm - 12am

Telephone

+15403752294

Website

http://roanoke.edu/library

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