The University Libraries will be closed on Memorial Day May 31, 2010. Summer hours will resume Tuesday, June 1st.

Come visit the lobby of the Perry Library to view the interesting array of books selected by our student assistants. Student assistants are an integral part of the library staff. The library's Student Appreciation Month is April-May. In addition to a special luncheon, student assistants are also given the opportunity to select a book from our general collection and have a bookplate with their name placed permanently inside the front cover. The chosen books are on display in the lobby of Perry Library through the end of May. A special thank-you to each and every one of them.

Construction for the library's Learning Commons has begun. The parking lot directly in front of the Perry Library has been closed. An interim library entrance is being created on the west side of the library.

2nd floor renovation work has begun:
* Access to 2nd floor stacks from the atrium area is no longer available; use the back elevators or central stairwell.
* The microforms unit is still open and accessible.
* Access to the library administration office suite via the 2nd floor atrium is available.

If you have questions relating to 2nd floor access, contact Stuart Frazer sfrazer@odu.edu

A friendly reminder! Books and other items on loan from the library over the Spring Semester are due on May 20, 2010. These materials must be physically returned to the library for renewal or check-in. You may bring materials to Perry Library or the art and music libraries in the Diehn Fine and Performing Arts Building. Questions? Call 683-4154.

Maintenance on Alexander Street Press databases (including online music and theater) will be performed on Saturday, May 8, 2010. "Please note that access to all collections, and in particular our music collections, could be affected for up to 20 minutes at a time between 8 AM and 6 PM. We apologize in advance for any inconvenience this may cause."