Great news! NU Board of Regents approves Love Library Learning Commons

We are excited to share that the NU Board of Regents voted this morning in favor of the planning and construction of the Learning Commons on Love North first floor. Stay tuned for more information as plans develop.

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!

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.

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.

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!

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.

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!

The Kite Room!

Room 222 of Love Library South has some 'new wings' to share! This space has been beautifully transformed into an inspiring study area. Thanks to all those involved who brought new life to this room. The vibrant colors and forms from the natural world are sure to get the creative juices flowing for our users. Come see for yourself!

Talk Zone to Close May 6

The "Talk Zone" study area in Love Library South room 127 will close on May 6 for renovation. Comfortable and collaborative study space will be available on the second floor of Love Library South (room 222) during this time. 

Bio major Hope poses in front of Room 127!

In order for new student services to move into room 127, renovation will begin on May 13. All of the furniture (including the vending machines) will be relocated throughout the library. We'll keep you posted on where everything is going. 

In the meantime, if you have a question, don't hesitate to ask! 

Informational Sign outside Room 127

Student-centered services coming to Love Library!

In partnership with the Office of Academic Affairs, UNL Libraries is excited to announce valuable student services moving into the Libraries! The Education Abroad Office, the Explore Center, and the Office of First-Year Experience are scheduled to move into Love Library South Room 127 and be open for services in Fall 2013. Students will have the opportunity to explore more than just library resources about traveling abroad, areas of study, professional paths, and much more. 

Currently a study space known as the "Talk Zone," room 127 will close on May 5 in order for renovations to commence. There will be alternative study space available on the second floor of Love Library South for our students. 

Here are renderings of what the new 127 will look like:

Love Library 4th Floor Welcomes Faculty, Staff, & the Mothers' Room

As we consider repurposing spaces on floors 1 and 2 of Love Library, staff and faculty are relocating to the 4^th floor. The floor is coming to life with freshly painted rooms and new faces. Here’s a list of people who have moved or will be moving soon:   

• David Tyler, liaison for Anthropology; Criminal Justice; Social Work; Sociology; Statistics moves to room 418
• Kate Adams, liaison for Communication Studies; Distance Education; Special Education and Communication Disorders moved to room 425
• Lorna Dawes, Learning Communities Librarian and Liaison for Life Sciences moved to room 426
• Development & Outreach staff moved to rooms 433-436
• Room 424 will serve as the satellite office for Dana W. Boden, Mary Cassner, and Leslie Delserone when they are here on City Campus

In addition to staff and faculty moving to the 4th floor, mothers who need private space to breastfeed can now use room 415. To schedule a time to use this room, call 402- 472-9568. Click here for more information this room. 

Stay tuned! We’ve heard rumors that more staff and faculty will be moving to the 4^th floor but don’t know the details yet. We'll let you know when we know!  

a staff member showing off potential office spaces!

Planning Kicks Off

Architects from Sasaki (Boston) and Holland Basham (Omaha) were selected to work with the Libraries to produce a “Programming and Visioning Study ” that focuses on Love North, the Donaldson and Cather Gardens, and expansion of the LDRF. The two firms toured Love South and North the morning of April 9 and a planning group met during that afternoon to kick off the process that will continue through September 2013.

Media Services' New Space

One improvement completed! Media Services relocated in Love Library South to Room 221.  Check out DVDs or make your own movie with the office's video cameras and multi-media production computers.  Stop by and say hello to the staff and students in their new space!