A start-of-term update on the on-going renovations in Hagerty Library: Bookworm Café -- Reference Staff Relocated -- Compact Shelving -- New Locker Locations

Bookmark Café
Students were excited to begin using the Bookmark Café in December, but will find more changes now and through the coming weeks. Relax in the comfy armchairs; browse the recent periodicals on the newly-installed shelves. Vending machines have been relocated to this area from the lower level, and one copier moved from the reference area.

Pending finalization of city permits, the coffee counter will open next week; 24-hour access to the Café is expected to begin by mid-terms.

Reference Staff Relocated
Hagerty Library reference librarians, who had moved to the third floor during the Law School building construction, have moved back into their former offices on the first floor. Space previously used for other purposes on the lower level, first and second floors is being converted for use as Group Study Rooms.

• Jay Bhatt-- Engineering, room 132
  
• Peggy Dominy-- Sciences and Math, room 129
  
• Ann Keith Kennedy -- Media Arts and Design, room 135
  
• Emily Missner -- Business, room 137
  
• Tim Siftar -- Education and Information Science and Technology, room 134
  
• Our new Librarian for Humanities and Social Sciences, who will join us later this mornth, will be in room 131

Compact Shelving Installation on Lower Level
Installation of compact shelving has begun on the lower level, in the area furthest from the stairs. Journals that are heavily used will be moved from the third floor to this area.

New Locker Locations
Due to the compact shelving installation on the lower level, rental lockers have been moved to new locations adjacent to the restrooms on the lower level and first floors. The lockers on the first floor are fully installed and are now available for rental -- inquire at the Circulation Desk; those on the lower level are expected to be ready by the second week of the term.