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All books are in their permanent locations, and we now have plenty of room to grow.  Range finders are in progress.

The final phase of the project, returning the pre-1975 bound periodicals to onsite storage, will commence in late February, and be complete by the end of March. 

We are in the process of moving the General Collection books back into a logical sequence.  Book moving is going on in multiple locations. Please see our Floor Maps page for the current locations of library materials.

Final Layout

On November 15, 2007 over 200 people helped us celebrate the completion of the Transformation. We appreciate everyone making the effort to attend, especially Holder Construction Company for donating $20,000 towards the project. View photos from the event.

The library General Collection is going to be moved into its long-term location sometime towards the end of this year.

We have contracted with a company that specializes in rationalizing library collection layout.  They will be looking at the size and growth rates of the various call number areas, as well as the type of books in each call number.  They will produce a new layout that will allow for at least 10 years of growth room. 

Once we have the layout, we will be moving all of the books into their new, permanent locations, most likely over the winter break.

The links between floors 2 and 3 of Library North and Library South opened Monday August 20, 2007. View our Flickr site for photos of the links.

The new links provide:

• Extension of Learning Commons on Link 2
• 10 more Group Study Rooms
• Lounge and table seating
• Great views!!!

Now on Library North 3: General Collection HA30 - KDK

These books were previously on Library North 5, with the exception of HA30-end HA, which were on LN4.

Now on Library North 5: General Collection A - HA29

These books were previously on Library North 4.

Starting on Tuesday, May 29, the General Collection on Library North 4 containing call numbers A - HA will be shifted into the new compact shelving on Library North 5. Once books are on Library North 5, they will need to be retrieved by library staff until the Fire Marshall issues a Certificate of Occupancy (CO) for that area. The area cannot be made accessible to patrons before the CO is issued, which we expect to be by mid-June.

Starting on Monday, June 11, the General Collection on Library North 5 containing call numbers HB - KE will be shifted into the new shelving on Library North 3. While this collection is being shifted, books will need to be retrieved by library staff. The collection will be accessible to patrons once the collection move to LN 3 is complete, which we expect to be around June 19.

Book retrieval requests during this time can be placed at the circulation desk on Library North 1 or Library South 2, or using the online form at www.library.gsu.edu/forms/retrieval.asp

Bound periodicals currently located on the 3rd floor of Library North (non-Q call numbers) will be inaccessible from approximately May 8 - June 14, 2007. During this time, Georgia State University students, faculty and staff who need articles from these volumes can request them from Interlibrary Loan through ILLIAD.

To log into ILLIAD and request an article, go t
http://illiad.gsu.edu/illiad/GSU/logon.html

Interlibrary Loan will make every effort to expedite these requests, and in the majority of cases, requested articles will be available in 24-48 hours.

From approximately June 15 - July 9, 2007, library staff once again will be able to retrieve bound periodicals from Library North 3 (non-Q call numbers). During this time, patrons should use our Periodical Retrieval Form to request articles from this collection. Patrons will be able to pick up requested items on Library North 2 at the Research Support desk. More information about pick-up locations and retrieval times are found on the form.

For assistance with requests you can contact a subject librarian (liaison) at http://www.library.gsu.edu/liaisons or obtain help at the Research Support Desk (Library North 2) or by phone, e-mail, chat and IM.

Thank you for your understanding and patience as we continue to improve the University Library.

The Media Center is now re-opened on Library South 2.  Media materials, including DVDs, CDs, VHS tapes are available.  LPs will be available by the end of the week, as will two new group viewing rooms.

The inside front entrance to Library South 2 is also open - entrance via the temporary doors is no longer required.  External access to Library South is still via Classroom South.

University wireless (CatChat) is now available on Library North 1 and 2.

Library North 4 is open.

The General Collection shift into the LN4 compact shelving is finished with the exception of the following items located on Library North 5 which is also open.

LB 1140.2 .M445 through LB 1573 .F65 1982
LB 1573 .G24 through LB 1576 .N8 1995

Library North 3 is closed for construction.

Bound periodicals on LN3 are being retrieved. Requests should be made at the Research Support Desk on Library North 2 or via http://www.library.gsu.edu/forms/periodical.asp Retrievals are every 1/2 hour

In the coming weeks some books and journals are being moved or may not be accessible while floors of the library are being renovated. The following online forms are available for you to request materials and pick them up at our service desks.

• Requesting Books
  Use our Book Retrieval Form to get books that are being relocated. We are moving books in sections and our floor maps provide information about which locations are accessible and which locations require the retrieval form. You will be able to pick up your requested items on Library North 1. More information about pick-up locations and retrieval times are found on the form.
  
• Requesting Print Journals
  Use our Periodical Retrieval Form to get non-Q bound periodicals that are temporarily inaccessible. You will be able to pick up your requested items on Library North 2 at the Research Support desk. More information about pick-up locations and retrieval times are found on the form.

Starting on Monday, Feb. 12, the General Collection on Library North 3 and part of Library North 5 (call numbers KDZ - PS) will be shifted into the new compact shelving on Library North 4.

Once books are on Library North 4, they will need to be retrieved by library staff until the Fire Marshall issues a Certificate of Occupancy (CO) for that area. The area cannot be made accessible to patrons before the CO is issued, which we expect to be by mid-March.

Requests for retrieval of books can be made at the Circulation desk on Library North 1, or via the online form accessible from GIL.

There certainly is a lot going on with the construction!  Unlike Library North 1 and 2, it is largely visible so everyone can watch the progress. The section of Library North on the south side where the new links will go has been removed.  The bricks are gone, and now the demolition crew is working on removing the part of the slab inside the building where the links will connect to the building.  The new 2nd floor link will go all the way out to the edge of the demolition area, and the 3rd floor will also go out that far, with part of that width being the overlook onto the 2nd floor.  The 4th and 5th floors are about half that wide, and there will be a window added to the building in the demolished area, which will lighten up the 4th and 5th floors of North. 

On Library South 2 a lot of work is underway as well.  A construction wall has been added inside that extends out to the front doors of Library South.  Demolition of the exterior of Library South where the links will connect begins next week.  Additionally, the glass that previously separated the 4 elevators that operate in the library from the one that goes to the lower levels of the building has been removed, and doors have been added.  This will become the temporary entrance to Library South during the next phase, which begins after Library North 1 and 2 open.

Link construction is getting underway as well.  The 5th floor link is now closed, and the interior is being demolished.  Beginning around February 19, the links on the 3rd and 4th floor will also be closed.  From that point until late in the project, there will be no access between the buildings.  All patrons will need to enter each building separately, and move between the buildings outside. 

Finally, the furniture is being installed on Library North 1 and 2, and our early February opening date is still looking good!