2012 SUMMER CLOSING OF MUSIC LIBRARY

The Music Library will close today for the summer due to continued renovation and construction work on the Humanities Building. We anticipate re-opening on August 16. After today, Music Library materials will only be available via a paging service. Items requested through the library’s online catalog will be picked up by Music Library staff each … Continued

Next week is demolition week

Be prepared to see some major changes next week. The walls will be coming down from room 245 to the Commons South. Many people will be involved, and they will be hauling debris out through the Melrose entrance. Expect things to be a bit noisier than usual!

“The Fishes of Tennessee” Now Online

The waters of Tennessee are home to about three hundred species of fishes, the most diverse collection of freshwater fauna of any state in the country. Ecologists David Etnier and Wayne Starnes have documented Tennessee’s diversity of ichthyoid species in The Fishes of Tennessee, first published by the University of Tennessee Press in 1993. To … Continued

Staff room update

The new carpet is slated to be installed in the staff room on Tuesday, May 29.  It will probably be at least a two day job, and the staff room will be closed during this time. Notification will be sent when the room is re-opened.  

Commons construction updates

This is a reminder that construction crews will be in the Hodges Library starting on Monday, May 21.  They will begin to prepare the area by covering the marble floor and hanging dust barriers. We could see demolition begin as early as Tuesday, May 22 in Room 245. We are still in the process of … Continued

Commons renovations update

Construction preparation is now taking place, as demolition is scheduled to begin May 24th.  All staff areas and service points are being cleared to accommodate the demolition and construction work. Protective measures will be taken throughout the affected area as work proceeds, including dust barriers and air quality devices, covering for the marble floors, and … Continued

Music Library summer hours

The Music Library will temporarily close on May 26th as the Humanities and Social Sciences Building (HSS) undergoes renovations this summer but will remain open through May 25th with the following revised and extended hours: Beginning Tuesday, May 8th: Monday – Thursdays – 8:00 AM to 7:00 PM Fridays – 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM Saturdays … Continued

Map Services hours and move

Hours of operation have been scaled back for the summer, but they are still open for business. Some of the of the map collections are being prepared to be moved to Hoskins Library this summer (June 4-8) in order to accommodate for the new UT student service project opening up on the ground floor. Beginning … Continued