Library and Planning Resource Center
Online Library Catalog



The RVARC Online Library Catalog allows patrons and Regional Commission staff to efficiently search the library's collection. Searches may be conducted at the library or remotely via the Regional Commission's website.

Search the Online Library Catalog

How to use the Online Library Catalog
The online library catalog may be searched by the following fields:

* ID
* Call Number
* Title
* Author
* Year of publication
* Geography
* Media Format
* Keyword

Searching Instructions
To search for items in the Online Library Catalog enter your search information in the s
elected field(s) you would like to utilize in your search. When you have entered your search items in the selected fields, press the "Search" button at the bottom of the page to execute the search.

Search Results
Upon executing your search, all records matching your search information will be displayed at the bottom of the search page. To view a full bibliographic description of displayed items click on the title of the displayed document(s).

Locating the Document
The ID number tells you where the document can be found in the Library. The ID number will begin with a two or three letter classification, followed by a series of numbers that indicate the location of the document within the classification.

Requesting library material
Once you have located the item(s) of interest, you can request the material of interest several ways:

  • E-mail: ssawyer@rvarc.org
  • Telephone: 540.343.4417
  • Fax: 540.343.4416
  • In-person at the library

 

Roanoke Valley Alleghany Regional Commission
313 Luck Avenue, SW
Roanoke, Virginia 24016
Phone: 540.343.4417, Fax:540.343.4416
Email: rvarc@rvarc.org
Web site: www.rvarc.org