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A major step in the Henry
Madden Library construction project – remodeling of the South Wing,
where library personnel and services are currently housed – is drawing
near and will prompt some changes and relocations.
The South Wing will close for renovation on May 19 but Library
personnel, services and materials will continue to be available to
students, faculty and the community.
Most library staff members will be moving into temporary modular units
south of the Satellite Student Union. They will remain there through
December and then will move back into new Library, which will open in
January 2009.
“Throughout this transition, the library will remain open – just in a
different location,” said Library Dean Peter McDonald. “We know some
library users may be inconvenienced, but we promise to keep disruptions
to a minimum as we continue to serve their needs.”
McDonald said everything is available for checkout except for special
collections. All types of materials – including books, journals, videos,
maps, music – may be checked out. Users will continue to request
materials online and pick them up University Center Room 123 (formerly
called the Renaissance Room). Photocopiers also are available in UC 123.
Student laptops will be available for checkout in UC 5, next Services
for Students with Disabilities. Printing is available in the laptop area
in UC5.
Access to library databases and electronic journals continues to be
available online 24/7.
The status of other services is as follows:
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Reference help is
available in person on the main floor of the University Student
Union, on the telephone (278.2174), and through Instant Messaging (maddenlibrary
on AIM, Yahoo Messenger and MSN).
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Research assistance is
available by making an appointment with a reference librarian or
subject liaison (see list of names and e-mail/phone numbers below).
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Instruction on library
resources is available through online tutorials, Blackboard modules,
or through in-person instruction in the classroom. Contact Monica
Fusich at 278.7673 for more information.
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Print and electronic
course reserves are available. Contact Christy Delbon at 278.3972
for more information.
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Special Collections
(278.2595) and Arne Nixon Center (278.8116) materials are available
for use by appointment.
Research assistance
Research assistance is available by making an appointment with a
Reference Librarian or subject liaison. They are:
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Carol Doyle, 278.3033 -
College of Agricultural Sciences and Technology
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Monica Fusich, 278.7673 -
College of Arts and Humanities
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Gretchen Higginbottom,
278.7172 - Craig School of Business
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Patrick Newell, 278.5182
- Kremen School of Education & Human Development
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Mike Tillman, 278.2054 -
College of Engineering
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Jane Magee, 278.8186 -
College of Health and Human Services
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Mike Tillman, 278.2054 -
College of Science and Mathematics
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Diane Majors, 278.2518 -
College of Social Sciences
Updates on the Madden Library
construction project are available at
http://maddenlibrary.org/updates/index.htm
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