History of the Rudisill Library
Built in 1943, the Carl Augustus Rudisill Library was enlarged and remodeled in
1967. A learning
resource center was added in 1983 containing a TV studio, graphics laboratory, dark rooms, three
academic computer centers, curriculum laboratory, media classrooms, writing center and an
audiovisual center. These additions
were erected with money given by Mr. and Mrs. Carl A. Rudisill, of
Cherryville, N.C., and their children, Mr. and Mrs. T. W. Borland and Mr. and Mrs. Ben
Richard Rudisill.
Today, the main library and three small branches contain contains more than
157,000 accessioned volumes, over 42,000 audio visuals and 480,000
microforms. Electronic access is provided to over 100 databases.
These digital resources include access to more than 24,000 periodicals,
a collection of fine art images, e-books, audio-books, and reference
works.
Library
Mission Statement
The Carl A. Rudisill Library strives
to support the mission of Lenoir-Rhyne College
by providing the information resources needed by the members of the
College community for the successful pursuit of the academic programs.
Where possible, it also supports non- academic programs by providing
library resources and services.
The Library affords students the opportunity to augment classroom
experience with independent learning and encourages reading for recreation
and general information. To further student learning, the Library
develops users' skill in the full and effective use of library resources
and services.
The Library Staff is responsible for assessing, in cooperation with
faculty and administration, college needs for library resources and
services. They also seek useful information, techniques, and
technology from the library, information, and education professions to
meet needs and improve services.
A vision statement for the library, 2008-2012 has recently been
compiled and will be posted here soon.