During the next couple of weeks, the Reference Department and its accompanying computer lab will be in transition.
We are doubling the number of computers available and changing how the computer tables are arranged. The bookshelves will also be rearranged over the next couple weeks, providing easier access and more efficient space usage. In the meantime, though, there may be a little mess or disorganization. Please be patient as we make the Reference Department a more user friendly and welcoming space.
Thank you.
The Reference Desk in Irwin Library will be staffed beginning August 23, the first day of classes, from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm. This schedule will also apply to Thursday and Friday of that week.
Evening Reference service will begin on Sunday, August 27. As of that day, the regular schedule will be as follows:
Sunday: 5:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Monday – Thursday: 10:00 am – 10:00 pm
Friday: 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
Saturday: CLOSED
The Reference Department at Irwin Library is pleased to announce that they are purchasing new computer tables for the computer lab area. These tables are curved and provide a new look for the area that is light and modern and more conducive to group work. They are similar to this picture but they are oak instead of grey-colored, and they will only have two computers per half-circle, allowing for more flexibility with small groups.
A few have already been installed, but more will be coming over the next few weeks. We hope you enjoy them and find them even more helpful for your work in the library.
Here is the official schedule for staffing the Reference Desk for Fall 2006:
| |
Mon. |
Tue. |
Wed. |
Thur. |
Fri. |
Sat. |
Sun. |
| 10-11 am |
Scott |
Sally |
Dan |
Scott |
Janice |
X |
X |
| 11-noon |
Scott |
Sally |
Dan |
Scott |
Janice |
X |
X |
| 12-1 pm |
Scott |
Teresa |
Scott |
Renee |
Heather |
X |
X |
| 1-2 pm |
Brad |
Heather |
Teresa |
Renee |
Heather |
X |
X |
| 2-3 pm |
Brad |
Heather |
Teresa |
Sheri |
Heather |
X |
X |
| 3-4 pm |
Teresa |
Heather |
Teresa |
Sheri |
Heather |
X |
X |
| 4-5 pm |
Teresa |
Renee |
Renee |
Renee |
Heather |
X |
X |
| 5-10 pm |
Renee |
Scott |
Heather |
Teresa |
X |
X |
Lucy |
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