The Library at the Center for Graduate Studies of Asheville

Library Resources
The library provides the LR community with access to accurate and reliable information through subscriptions to hundreds of databases and a large collection of print materials (located in Hickory at the Carl A. Rudisill Library). The Powersearch tool searches multiple databases at once for articles. Search within a specific databases by using the Databases by Title or Databases by Subject links. The Library catalog is used located a book or ebook on a topic. Librarian-curated LibGuides help students start their research. Find a specific journal by using the Library Journal Titles tool.

Services for Students
The Asheville Library offers the same services to students as those available in Hickory: research assistance (navigating the databases, citation management, narrowing down a topic); Writing Center services; interlibrary loan (ILL); and reserves--just to name a few.

Services for Faculty
The library offers special services for faculty. Request a librarian to speak to your class about our resources, or partner with librarians on an upcoming assignment (we can make videos or other tailored tutorials). Embed a librarian into your Canvas course page, or even talk with a librarian about your research.

Library Workshops
The librarians regularly offer workshops to students, faculty, and staff at Lenoir-Rhyne. Find an archive of previous workshops on topics like APA citation, as well as information on when our next workshops will be held.