Science Library Opening

Renovation of the Science Library is progressing. There was some delay in the demolition and replacement of the elevator which will delay the moves of the Chemistry/Physics Library and the Math Library into the Science Library. The construction is still on schedule and will be finish by November 9th. Because of the delayed start of the elevator replacement, the new elevator would not be in service when the library opened on the original planned date and the Central Kentucky Radio Eye space would not yet have been renovated. Postponing the move until the elevator is completed would be prudent. There were many things that the planning group was prepared to work around to provide our services, but the noise and construction dust would not provide the environment that the library will have once it is finished. We do not have a new move date at this time, but expect that it will occur before the start of the spring semester. The precise date will be driven by when CKRE’s new facility is available and they can move out and their space can be renovated. The rest of the building should be completed by the end of the summer.

Interim Head, Science Library

Jan Carver has been appointed to a 2-year interim appointment as Head, Science Library, Research & Education, effective July 1, 2008. Currently head of the Chemistry and Physics Library, Jan will continue to be responsible for Chemistry and Physics and will assume responsibility for managing the new combined science facility which is expected to open in the fall. Jan previously served as Library Manager in the Lexmark Information Center from 2001 - 2004 and brings many years of science librarianship experience to her position. Congratulations, Jan!

Head, Science Library

As we continue to work our way through a variety of decisions which need to be made for the coming year, we have decided to pursue a two-year interim appointment from within the Libraries for the Head, Science Library position. You will shortly see a call for interest.

Progress Continues on Science Library

Renovation work continues on the Science Library in the King Building Addition. The RFP for moving the libraries and their collections into their new space will go out soon with move-in projected for late August. The library will begin operation for the fall semester. The planning working group and the librarians and staff in numerous divisions will be busy this summer with the myriad tasks necessary to prepare for the opening.