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Pre-July 2008

Library Website And Some Resources Unavailable August 15

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Continuing progress on the new Learning Commons at the Harriet Irving Library has necessitated a brief power outage this evening, August 15th. The shutdown will begin at approximately 5:00 pm and last approximately 4 hours.

During this time, the UNB Libraries website will be unavailable as will a number of resources available through the site.

Virtual News Library (Newscan.com) Unavailable August 15th

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From Virtual News Library:

“As announced, your Virtual News Library service from Newscan.com will be interrupted on August 15, 2007. This downtime is needed to redirect you to the new Newscan.com solution for public and academic libraries.

7th Annual UNB Libraries’ Faculty Institute

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Back again by popular demand, our annual Faculty Institute will help you gear up for your fall teaching and research.

At this summer’s Institute, faculty will get an overview of all the major new electronic resources UNB Libraries have purchased in recent months: our latest online reference tools, new e-newspapers, recently acquired journal indexing databases, and more.

Engineering Library Closes At Noon

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Due to a water main shutdown, the Engineering Library will close at 12 noon on Friday, July 27. The library will re-open on Monday, July 30 at 8:00 am. Please accept our apologies for any inconvenience that this may cause.

HIL Book Drop Relocates

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Due to the closure of the front lobby area (July 23- August 17), Harriet Irving Library

Library Cafe Closed During Renovations

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Coffee hounds please take note! The Starbucks cafe in Harriet Irving Library will be closed from July 23

Temporary Relocation Of HIL Entrance (July 23-Aug. 17)

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Beginning Monday, July 23, the main entrance/lobby area of the Harriet Irving Library (HIL) will be closed in order to complete the final phase of the new Learning Commons project.

Public access to HIL will be via a new door at the rear of the building. Directional signs will be posted to alert patrons to the changes.

New Borrowing Policy – July 16

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UNB Libraries has implemented a new borrowing policy that becomes effective on July 16, 2007.

The most notable changes to the policy are:

Library Closed – July 14

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Due to a planned power outage in Head Hall on Saturday, July 14, all campus IT services will be unavailable between 7:00 a.m. – midnight. Consequently, Harriet Irving Library will be closed on July 14 and will re-open on Monday, July 16 at 8:00am.

HIL Commons Renovation Update

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Take a walk around the 1st floor of the Harriet Irving Library (HIL) and you will see our space is currently undergoing the final phase of renovations for our new Learning Commons. The project is scheduled to continue over the summer months.

Below is an update of service changes to date: