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.    

 

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.

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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.

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.

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.

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!

Re-thinking CYT Library

IANR Vice Chancellor Ronnie Green is excited about CYT's future. Green has been working with a task force of faculty and staff to re-imagine CYT, "These conversations had centered around future potential for re-thinking the use of the facility for more effective student and community interactive learning... " Read more on Green's blog.

Check it out: all of the task force's conversations, research, 

and thinking lead to this great report. 

Ahhh the possibilities! This picture comes from NC State's Hunt Library.

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!