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."

Extended hours for the Perry Library are as follows:

Wednesday, April 28: 8am - 2am*
Thursday, April 29: 8am - 2am*
Friday, April 30: 8am - 9:30pm
Saturday, May 1: 9am - 9:30pm
Sunday, May 2: 9am - 2am*
Monday, May 3: 8am - 2am*
Tuesday, May 4: 8am - 2am*
Wednesday, May 5: 8am - 2am*
Thursday, May 6: 8am - midnight
Friday, May 7: 8am - 5pm

Saturday May 8-Sunday May 9: CLOSED (Commencement)

*from midnight-2am, access to 1st floor only

Thanks to all who participated in our Snapshot Day on Tuesday, April 20. We received many good comments, some interesting video interviews, and great photos. Stay tuned for the results.

Library Snapshot day is an initiative of ALA that, “provides a way for libraries of all types across a state, region, system or community to show what happens in a single day in their libraries." How many books are checked out? How many people receive help with research? How do users feel about the library?

If you missed the Copyright & Copywrong seminar, you can get information from the library Website under "Tutorials & "How-to"s." Click here.

From the "Visit the Libraries" page, you will find our most recent floor plans.

Construction changes will be monitored and updated to make it easier for us to direct you to resources and services.

The new TENTATIVE dates for learning commons construction in the Perry Library are:

• April 1, 2010: Contract signed
• May 10, 2010: Parking lot captured
• May 10, 2010: Renovation starts
• June 10, 2010: New entry
• June-July, 2010: Pile driving
• November-December, 2010: Renovate 1st floor
• October, 2011: Completion

Stay tuned.....

On Tuesday, April 20, the ODU Libraries will be participating in “VA Libraries Snapshot Day.” We will be collecting statistics, taking photos, and videotaping user opinions.

Our goal is to paint a complete picture of all of the services our library provides on any given day… in our case, on Tuesday, April 20th.

Library Snapshot day is an initiative of ALA that, “provides a way for libraries of all types across a state, region, system or community to show what happens in a single day in their libraries." How many books are checked out? How many people receive help with research? How do users feel about the library?

Please participate with us!!!