William H. Hannon Library Update

Books are filling up the shelves!

Dean Kristine Brancolini with the first of many books moved from the Von der Ahe Library.

 

Moving crew members filling the shelves at the William H. Hannon Library.

Fast Approaching

The Rose Hills Foundation Reading Room

In the Von der Ahe Library (VdA):

• Circulation and Reference will continue to be available to the public through Friday, July 24. Patrons may request items from LINK+ or through Document Delivery.
• Archives & Special Collections staff and collections remain in VdA until August 10.

All library services will cease on the July 25-26 weekend before opening the William H. Hannon Library to the public on Monday, July 27. Although we are working hard to get everything ready for opening day, we will still be working on things, organizing, and getting familiar with our surroundings. Also, Jazzman's Café is scheduled to open for business August 3. See you soon in the new library!

Full Speed Ahead!

As our move into the new William H. Hannon Library continues, here's a summary of accomplishments, what's currently taking place, and what's coming up:

Accomplishments to celebrate...

• The books have been cleaned, measured, and tagged. The shelves at the William H. Hannon Library have been numbered and tagged. On Wednesday (6/24/09), Hallett Movers began moving books from the Von der Ahe Library to the William H. Hannon Library. This is one day earlier than scheduled.

Things that are happening...

• In the Von der Ahe Library, only Reference, Circulation, and the lobby are open to the public. The stacks are closed to allow Hallett Movers to move books and carts. Our library materials are no longer available. Patrons may request items from LINK+ or through Document Delivery.
• In the William H. Hannon Library:
  • Utility shelving continues to be installed in the basement;
  • IT (Information Technology) is preparing to install computer equipment in the Information Commons and other public areas.
• Library staff continue to visit the William H. Hannon Library to check on work in progress (e.g. equipment installation, shelving of books) or to inform policy/procedure decisions.

Coming Up...

• Hallett Movers is scheduled to begin moving staff offices and workstations on Friday, July 3, and then continuing Monday, July 6, until completed.

Green taped books are all "right"

You've already seen that some of the books on the Von der Ahe's shelves have green tape on them. The next step in this part of the move preparation is separating the books with green tape from the books without green tape. This is necessary for the movers to correctly measure and move the books to their proper new locations in the William H. Hannon Library. Now you'll see the green taped books within one shelf moved all together to the right side of the shelf. So if you're looking for a book and it's not where you expect to find it, remember to check on the right side of the shelf among all the green taped books. It may have been moved out of sequence to accommodate this step of the move preparation. If that book you really need remains elusive, please ask for help! 

image credit: p clarke 

As we prepare for the move to the new library ...

We're down to the wire. Ten weeks and counting for the move to the new William H. Hannon Library! As we make our final preparations for the move, changes in the Von der Ahe will be taking place. You'll see books/shelves/furniture being moved around the library and green tape still adorns many of the books. Although certain areas of the library will be inaccessible, we'll continue services until the very last moment possible. See the summer hours calendar HERE so you'll know where we are in the moving stages.  

During the time that the library books are inaccessible, LINK+ and interlibrary loan will be available. We have eliminated restrictions on student book borrowing from other libraries; this is now a free service to our students. LINK+ books from LMU and other institutions may be delivered to students at any member library through the Pick-Up Anywhere service; see our LINK+ information page: www.lmu.edu/linkFAQs.  

The library's electronic databases, electronic journals and e-books will be accessible via our website all summer; the move will have no impact on access to these resources.

Congratulations, Graduates!

Graduating Students:

On behalf of the entire library staff, Congratulations!

Your endless hours and days of studying at the library are paying off and you are on your way to show the world the mission and spirit of LMU as graduates. Again, Congratulations!

Returning Students:

The library staff hopes that you have a great summer! Upon your return, be ready to be wowed by the new William H. Hannon Library. Please visit us during move-in weekend when we will be open and giving tours.

~The Library Staff

Need some extra cash?

Interested in helping the library prepare for the move to the William H. Hannon Library?

The library is hiring LMU students to work ... starting now!

The number of hours you work each week is flexible, as is the number of weeks you work.

There is no experience necessary, and we have a variety of tasks you can work on.

Please contact Rose Mendoza, 310-258-8868 or rosemarie.mendoza@lmu.edu, as soon as possible for more information.

(photo credit: Stockvault.net )

Want To Help Us Move Into The New Hannon Library?

Hallett Movers (the company we hired to help us move into the new Hannon Library) is getting ready to move the library's collection and they are looking for some good help (for good pay in return!). 

The project is expected to run between early June and mid July, 2009 (including Saturdays).  If you are dependable, hard working, and can lift up to 30 pounds, then Hallett Movers is interested in hearing from you.

Inquire at the Von der Ahe Library, or apply by email directly to valarie@hallettmovers.com.  Please include your contact information, availability during the posted work dates, a concise bit about your work experience (particularly any with libraries), and why you are interested in working on this project.  Please use "LMU Library" as a subject line. Hallett Movers will contact you to set up an interview.

(Photo courtesy of Hallett Movers.)

10 Second Entrance

Here's what you would see if you walked through the front entrance of the library.

Sneak Peak in the Library on Flickr

 

Last week the LMU Faculty Senate went on a tour of the William H. Hannon Library.

Click here to see the rest of the photos!