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William J. Hargis, Jr. Library: The diverse collections of the Hargis Library, located in Watermens Hall, support the major programs of studies of the School of Marine Science as well as the research and advisory service programs of VIMS. These specialized collections are a blend of books, technical reports, online and print based journals as well as topographic maps and nautical charts. Many of the VIMS scientific reports have been digitized and are available for viewing by connecting to the library’s website.
Current research literature can be identified by using the major scientific research databases such as the Web of Science, Science Direct, ASFA, CSA Biological Sciences, Environmental Sciences and Pollution Management, GeoRef, and Oceanic Abstracts. These and other electronic resources are accessible both on and off campus. Students, faculty and staff can also connect to the broad array of over 200 databases available via main campus connections and VIVA - the Virtual Library of Virginia, as well as the materials in the collections of the other William & Mary libraries. In addition to the collections at William & Mary, research materials from other institutions can be acquired for your use via Hargis Library’s InterLibrary Loan Service.
Librarians are able to provide help in locating information, identifying the best tools for your research project and clarifying how to access resources. More information on Hargis Library can be viewed at https://www.vims.edu/library/.
Acuff Center for Aquaculture: Completed in 2022, the Acuff Center for Aquaculture is a 22,000-square-foot shellfish hatchery facility that supports collaborative research, education, and advisory teams within VIMS’ Shellfish Aquaculture Program. The building has an expansive open floorplan allowing flexibility to meet the changing research and husbandry needs of many users, including the Aquaculture Genetics and Breeding Technology Center (ABC), a variety of other VIMS researchers, and those who are a part of the VIMS Shellfish Aquaculture Science Initiative (SALT-SI). The facility honors the exceptional leadership and generosity of A. Marshall Acuff, Jr. ‘62, L.H.D. ‘07, P ‘93 on VIMS’ behalf, and is named for the Acuff family.
Analytical Service Center (ASC): The ASC provides water and sediment analyses to students, scientists and governmental agencies. The ASC has researched, refined and developed methodologies for analyses in a wide spectrum of environmental matrices. The quality of data is the result of thorough statistical controls, documentation, and training. ASC instrumentation is state-of-the-art, with computer control interfacing, background correction and optimization for saline samples.
Andrews Hall (AH): This 71,000 square foot facility, which was completed in 2007, houses programs in marine ecology and biological oceanography, geological and physical oceanography, fisheries and aquaculture. The facility includes class and meeting rooms for the academic program, which can also be used for distance learning and videoconferencing.
Chesapeake Bay Hall (CBH): Completed in 1997, this facility provides 60,000 square feet of research facilities, including labs for advanced research in chemistry, biogeochemistry, toxicology, pathobiology, microbiology, genetics, physiology, plankton ecology, nutrient cycling and parasitology.
Davis Hall (DH): Completed in 2018, this 32,000 square foot facility is the first LEED-certified building on the Gloucester Point campus. Davis Hall is named after VIMS’ Founding Father, W&M Biology Professor Donald W. Davis. The building houses the Center for Coastal Resources Management, Virginia Sea Grant, Information Technology & Networking Services, Marine Advisory Services and News & Media Services.
Eastern Shore Field Laboratory (ESL): The VIMS ESL facility, on Virginia’s Eastern Shore, offers access to coastal lagoons, salt marshes, barrier islands and coastal waters. Located in Wachapreague, about 2 hours from Gloucester Point, this facility supports research on a wide variety of coastal issues with special emphasis on bivalve aquaculture. The ESL houses a hatchery, nursery, seawater flume, nearby bivalve grow-out sites and has a well-equipped laboratory, small boat facility, and dormitory.
Field Support Center: Completed in 2010, this 10,000-square foot, 3-story facility provides space for a broad range of technical services and vessel maintenance. The technicians, machinists, welders, fabricators, and mechanics on staff can design, fabricate, and repair complex electronic and mechanical instruments and tools. Personnel also assist in designing field programs, operating vessels, and conducting field work either locally or away. They support the diving program, which complies with AAUS standards. In addition to the 93-ft R/V Virginia, 65-ft R/V Bay Eagle, the 29-ft R/V Fish Hawk, and the 29-ft R/V Ellis Olsson, a sizeable fleet of smaller boats can be hauled by trailers. On request, Field Support Center personnel provide training to qualify students to operate boats.
Information Technology and Network Services (ITNS): ITNS provides technical support for Information Technology resources used on campus. Supported desktop and laptop systems are primarily Windows and Macintosh. ITNS maintains a campus-wide backbone network, which has high-speed links to the Internet and NLR, the National Research Network, via Network Virginia. ITNS provides a wide variety of IT services such as file, print, E-mail, web, database, data storage, high performance computing, and video conferencing. Students have access to up-to-date hardware and software in computing labs, the library and via mobile laptop systems that can be used in any classroom. ITNS staff assist students in configuring and using personally owned computer systems that meet or exceed minimum requirements.
Nunnally Hall: Completed in 1992, Nunnally Hall houses modern laboratories, dissection facilities for large vertebrates, and an extensive collection of fishes that includes approximately 128,000 specimens representing approximately 245 families of marine and freshwater fishes.
Seawater Research Laboratory (SRL): This 47,000 square foot facility allows scientists from VIMS and other institutions to conduct research on living marine and estuarine organisms under controlled conditions, allowing for great diversity with respect to the type(s) of organisms which may be studied and the conditions of exposure. The SRL consists of six primary contained wet lab areas, including some that are highly specialized to allow the safe containment and treatment of aquatic pathogens and toxins. Special care is taken to protect the laboratory personnel who work within these areas. State-of-the-art filtration and effluent treatment technologies are utilized to protect the receiving waters of the York River estuary from exposure to these compounds as well.
Watermen’s Hall: Opened in 1984, this 40,000 square-foot building houses our Visitors Center, Reception Desk, McHugh Auditorium, and many of our administrative offices. It also houses the William J. Hargis Jr. Library, with more than 80,000 volumes and electronic access to marine literature worldwide. The administrative offices headquartered in Watermen’s Hall are Advancement, Dean & Director, Academic Affairs, Finance, Research & Advisory Services, and Sponsored Programs.
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