Knight-Capron Library
Quiet, yet comforting--the atmosphere of
scholars. Rows and columns of books line the walls of Knight-Capron Library at
Lynchburg College. Cushiony furniture invites students to study comfortably. If
you visit the campus, which I highly recommend, make sure to stop and visit it.
As for any campus, the library plays a crucial role for students. The front doors swing open easily, inviting eager young minds to come in to fulfill their curiosity. Next one comes across the circulation desk, which always holds at least two library workers, more than happy to assist anyone. The heart and soul of the library rests on its many shelves lining the walls and covering the floor--its books, literally a gold mine made of hard-backed and paper-backed information.
Another thing one may find amazing about the library is how accessible it is. It opens at the early hour of 8 a.m. and stays open late until midnight. Even if you can't find time in your busy schedule to visit it, you can still access it through the college website. From your own dorm room you can log on to the campus database and see all the resources it has to offer, including some virtual books that you can also read--directly from your own personal computer. Even if you do not have access to a computer in your dorm room, the library has many computers for student use.
For me, I get the most use of the library from the curriculum lab, on the second floor. A room set aside from the rest, but still bound by the walls of the building, this section holds many things education professors want you to read. Often times I lose myself in that room, reading old teacher's manuals.
I believe I can speak for many of the students here at LC and say that Knight-Capron Library is just overflowing with the information that we students need to be successful. But it's not just that--it's not just some dull building with a lot of books. It's a place to relax, to socialize with other aspiring individuals, and best of all, it's a place just to escape from the bustling college life.
--Joseph Philbrick