Archive for the ‘Main Library’ Category

Behind the scenes photos of Main Library renovation

Tuesday, July 3rd, 2012 - Amy Watts

We've added to our Facebook page several photos of the beginnings of the renovation process at the Main Library. If you like pictures of demolition, you're gonna love this set. One of my favorites is the door that appears to magically stand on its own, after the walls around it are ...

Update: Main Reference move to 2nd floor completed

Friday, June 15th, 2012 - Deborah Stanley, Web Editor

The Main Library Reference Department has completed its move to its temporary new home on the 2nd floor. Computers, black and white and color printers, and a scanner are available. The entire Reference print collection is now also on the 2nd floor. We are offering our regular service at the ...

Reference moves to the 2nd floor

Wednesday, June 13th, 2012 - Deborah Stanley, Web Editor

The Main Library Reference Department is moving today to its temporary home on the 2nd floor. The area will offer computers for students, along with a limited number of workstations for public use, plus a scanner and one black and white and one color printer. We will continue to offer ...

When one hallway closes, another opens… (Main Library construction)

Tuesday, May 29th, 2012 - Amy Watts

The central hallway is now closed.  All traffic is getting routed along the construction corridor that is located along the west side of the building. There are maps being handed out by Security in the lobby to assist people in finding their way.  Signs in the elevators and stairwells will be ...

Beat the summer heat at the Main Library

Thursday, May 17th, 2012 - Amy Watts

A steam outage, associated with the construction that has Jackson Street closed temporarily, is causing temperatures in the building to be lower than usual.  Please plan and dress accordingly for the next couple of days.  Next week the temperatures should be back to normal.

Demolition work at Main Library today (May 17)

Thursday, May 17th, 2012 - Jean Cleveland

Today in the Main Library: Demolition of the southwest wall in the Old Building (the former Reading Room) is scheduled to begin between 9-10am today, continuing throughout the day. There will be a considerable amount of noise associated with this part of the project so headphones or earplugs may be helpful. ...

Latest on Main Library Renovations

Tuesday, May 15th, 2012 - Deborah Stanley, Web Editor

We continue to make progress in the Main Library renovations. A protective floor covering for the lobby area was installed today. We also began construction of a dust wall through the former Reading Room area. We are currently moving the Current Periodicals and the Leisure Reading Collection to the second floor. ...

Food Services in the Main Library

Tuesday, May 15th, 2012 - Deborah Stanley, Web Editor

The 'Tween the Pages cafe in the Main Library student lounge is closed during the renovations. Food Services has set up a food cart in the Main Library lobby with drinks and snacks to be open Mondays-Fridays, 8:00-3:00.

Circulation/Reserves temporary relocation

Tuesday, May 15th, 2012 - Deborah Stanley, Web Editor

Due to the ongoing renovations in the Main Library, the Access Services department (including the Circulation desk and Reserves) has relocated temporarily to the 7th floor.

Main Library Current Periodicals on the Move

Thursday, May 10th, 2012 - Deborah Stanley, Web Editor

We have begun moving the Main Library's current periodicals from the 1st floor to their temporary location on the 2nd floor. Once renovation is complete, they will return to a new location on the 1st floor.