New gaming table and charging station in Media Services

Highlighting New Books

If you are interested in finding out what new books Love Library has received, go no further than checking out the new "New Books" carts on the 2nd floor of Love South.

Starting in Spring Semester, Love Library Extends Hours

By popular request, Love Library will extend its regular hours during the Spring semester from Midnight to 1:00 am.  The extension will take effect starting on January 13, 2014, the first day of spring semester and will be extended on Sunday through Thursday in the regular schedule.

If there are other suggestions or comments you have for the UNL Libraries to consider please participate in polls or use studies here: http://unl.libguides.com/ImproveUX

Thank you!

Library Takes Over Social Media

The UNL Libraries invites you to check out all of the social media we have to offer.  Through our social media we give out reminders, update what events are going on in the library and fun facts.  So check out the different sites we use at: http://storify.com/UNLLibraries/unl-libraries-media

What does Media Services mean?

Ever wonder what we mean by Media Services?  Wonder no more. We have spelled it all out on the wall -- just outside Media Services, Room 221, Love Library South.

UNL Libraries December Open Forum Scheduled

Join Dean Nancy Busch in a discussion about the proposed Learning Commons for Love Library North and other updates.
December 10, 2013, 1:30 pm in Love Library South, Room 111.

Don't be Afraid to AskUs

Love Library's reference desk has been transformed to AskUs. http://libraries.unl.edu/

Upgrades in the Link

As part of renovation and enhanced services, the old help desks in the Link are being replaced with new, cool furniture. During break (Oct. 21-22), the current counter and desk will be removed. The new furniture, which arrives in November, will be more mobile, approachable and functional for working with students.
Until November and the new furniture arrives, Libraries staff will be using some of the Talk Zone furniture.
Below is a photo of the type of new furniture that will arrive in November.

The Stairs through a Window

The construction in new study area in Love South -- called the Mezzanine Room -- got an addition yesterday with a concrete stairwell that had to be lifted with a crane and taken into the 2nd floor room through the window.  Not many people were around to see it happen, so we took some photos to record the event.

Happenings in the Engineering Library

The Engineering library is full of many perks.  Today marked the highly anticipated return of free, freshly made popcorn on Wednesdays.  They also offer free BYOM (bring your own mug) coffee in the mornings Monday-Friday.  But that’s not all, the engineering library’s microwave is also back in business. 

Besides going there for just the free popcorn and coffee, you can sit down and study in their three new study rooms that are now open north of the library.  They are open on a first come, first serve basis.

Lastly, the clutter in the Engineering library is finally going to be put away.  Their new Library Services desk has been installed and will soon be put to use.  This means that everything will finally be put back in to its rightful place and that we will see the engineering library back in order soon.

Media Services Construction Continues

Media Services has been changing.  With a new location and many additions, it has been upgraded!  

Even though they are going through construction,  Media Services is still open to checkout study rooms, films, camera's, play games and so much more. 

This is an update of Media Services as of September 24, 2013.

Work Continues on Mezzanine Room

You’ve been given a chance to test out different types of furniture for the Mezzanine Room and you’ve all had the opportunity to hear the lovely construction that's been going on for it.  So here are some pictures to keep you all involved on how the construction is going.

This is an update of the room as of September 24, 2013.    

 

New Study Furniture: Test & Vote

Stop by Love Library, 2nd floor and give us your opinion on the sample furnishings. Several types of chairs and seating arrangements. Let us know what you think!

Students to Decide on Mezzanine Room Furniture

 

 

Starting this Friday at 10 am, we will be setting up a display in the second floor lobby of Love Library.  This display will have many different types of furniture possibilities for the Mezzanine Room, a new study area under construction. 

You have about a week to come and test out the different types of furniture and give your feedback.  There will be a poll here: http://unl.libguides.com/ImproveUX where you give us your feedback.  Whiteboards will also be set up around this display so that anyone may write down their opinions on which furniture they like best, and would like to see in the library. 

This is your chance to make the library look how you want it to look, so don’t miss out!

Media Services Closed Sept. 11-13, for more renovation

Media Services in Love Library Room 221, will be closed September 11-13 due to the removal of a wall.

1. Digital equipment such as cameras, camcorders, tripods and other equipment will not be available for check-out from Sept 8-13.
2. Laptops and Groups study Rooms will be available for check-out at Love Library’s main Circulation desk (Love South).
3. DVDs maybe be requested at Love Library’s main Circulation desk (Love South) and will be retrieved by library staff.

We apologize for the brief inconvenience. Got Questions? Contact Media Services: 402-472-6039.

You can transform the UNL Libraries!

Opinions, Ideas and Suggestions! We know you've got them, and we want to know how we can improve and transform the Libraries to meet your needs. Take polls, send in comments, and participate in Use Studies.
Visit our page to start the process.
And you can help turn the libraries from this:

To more of this:

A New Talk Zone

If you need a place to talk in the Libraries, or you just enjoy some background noise while you study, the new Talk Zone is for you. On the second floor of Love South, this area is outside of Media Services and right before you cross into the Link. Mobile furniture, white boards and booths. Enjoy!

New Neighbors move into Love Library

 

 

The UNL Libraries welcome new neighbors: Education Abroad & International Engagement; the Exploratory and Pre-Professional Advising Center(Explore Center); and First-Year Experience and Transition Programs as they move into Room 127 of Love Library South. All offices move in on or by August 12. 

 

Below are more pictures of the newly renovated office area, before the staff move in over the weekend.

 

 

Cloudy with a chance of reading

The UNL Libraries are continuing to enhance the look and functionality of our spaces. Love South has a new word cloud to inform people of the wide variety of services available...come by and check them out!

Tricked Out Group Study Room

Room 207A in Love North has been transformed with comfy chairs and adjustable tables. An oversized monitor hangs on one wall waiting for a laptop to be connected. All furniture is on wheels. Practice a presentation in front of classmates or sit back and watch a movie together. Check out the key to this room or any group study room at Media Services (Room 221), Love Library South.

Work in Love South Rm 127 almost complete

While it still may look chaotic from the photos, the work on offices in Room 127 of Love Library South is almost done. The finishing touches to the carpet with bright red square randomly placed and colorful new furniture says we are getting ready to open for business.  By the time school starts on August 26, staff from the ExploratoryExploratory and Pre-Professional Advising Center, Education Abroad & International Engagement, and the First-Year Experience and Transition Programs will be settling in.

 

The replacement of the carpet in Love South’s lobby has now been completed as well.

July 18 Update from Dean:

Carpeting will begin on Tuesday July 23, starting with the lobby/circ area and west side of the building, including the LIR and ESC rooms. This is to ensure the LIR and ESC rooms will be available for use beginning on Tuesday July 30.

Room 127 update: almost there!

The construction crew has been very busy getting electrical, heating and cooling and all the other odds and ends taken care of in what will soon be the new home to The Explore Center, the First Year Experience and Transitions Program, Education Abroad.

Work Continues -- Love Library & Engineering Library

Work continues in Love Library in both Room 127 as offices for The Explore Center, the First Year Experience and Transitions Program, Education Abroad are being assembled (pictured above). In Room 201, the staircase demolition is complete and a new & wider staircase will begin construction. In the Engineering Library, the Circulation desk has moved while work is being done in the room formerly used as the Circulation Desk. The old circulation area is being turned into offices. The west side of the Engineering library will be offices for Engineering Library staff and Engineering College advisors.

BREAKING NEWS: Engineering Library renovation starts soon!

Construction in the Engineering Library begins Wednesday, June 26, and will continue through the summer.

To accommodate our patrons during this time, a temporary circulation area has been set up, and office spaces have been moved to an enclosed study area. The library will remain open through the summer with study areas, computer stations, and other services available for our patrons (summer hours are Monday through Friday, 8 am to 5 pm).

Demolition in Room 201 has begun

The staircase to the mezzanine in Room 201 (formerly Media Services) is being demolished this week and next. Excuse the noise for now.  A new and wider staircase is being planned for this new study area.

Room 127 update

The reconstruction of room 127 is well underway with most of the painting completed, some of the electrical having been installed, new carpet arriving, and as you can see the new sound deadening ceiling tiles are being installed. All in all, The Explore Center, the First Year Experience and Transitions Program, Education Abroad spaces will greatly enhance Love Library south!

 

Love Library Construction Noise

Beginning Friday, June 7, there will be considerable noise due to construction in LLS127. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. If you have questions, Ask Us!

New Study Space!

Love north 207A and a newly built modular study room are now available. The keys to use the spaces can be checked out in Media Services, located in room 221.

Plan Big: Love Library district

Have you voted or commented on this?  Possible future plans for Love Library North: http://www.planbigideas.com/love-library-district

Check-Out & Go!

Love Library has just installed a new self check-out station at the Love South Circulation desk.  It is easy to use with a touch screen monitor and easy to follow instructions.  All you need is your UNL ID and some books. 

 

Other things the self check-out station allows you to do:

• view your fines
• renews any items you have already checked out   

So skip the long line at the circulation desk and check out your own books!