Information for Visitors

Visiting the Library

Preston Library is open to the public during normal operating hours. Information on directions and parking is available here.

Visiting the VMI Archives

The VMI Archives contain a wealth of primary source collections of interest to both scholars and the general public. The department is located on the 400 level of Preston Library and is open from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday-Friday. Visitors are welcome.

Circulation Policy

Preston Library extends borrowing privileges to Rockbridge County residents, as well as faculty and students at Washington & Lee University, Southern Virginia University, and other Virginia colleges. Sign up using the patron registration form.

Computers and Internet Access

Preston Library provides public access to the internet via 4 networked computers in addition to the wireless network. All study carrels are equipped with power outlets.

WiFi is available throughout the library, with the preferred network for visitors (patrons who don't have a VMI network username and password) Preston Public. Read more about the library's wireless networks here.

Photocopies

Visitors will be charged for all photocopies, including applicable taxes.