VCU Libraries, Dining Services and Technology Services will present the second annual Library Fest, an open house tied to Welcome Week orientation activities for new students. Library Fest will be held Monday, Aug. 20, from 2 to 4 p.m. in James Branch Cabell Library. Attendees will have opportunities to: 

• Sign up for the chance to win an iPad3
• Pick up giveaways including comic books, coffee sleeves, recyclable cups and more
• Sample foods from Starbucks and other VCU Dining Services locations
• Meet research and instructional services librarians and other library staff
• Tour the building and get an overview of resources and services
• Get a free copy of VCU Insider and learn about free library events sponsored by the Friends of the Library
• See Special Collections exhibitions in the fourth floor gallery
• Gather information sheets about VCU Libraries, getIT/fixIT/helpIT, Dining Plans, and campus safety
• Register a laptop with the VCU Police
• Learn about VCU Libraries' Study Green (and Clean) initiative in partnership with the Office of Sustainability
• Ask questions of librarians and Technology Services, Dining Services, VCU Police, Writing Center and Campus Learning Center representatives