FenRen 2008

Fenwick Library / 5th Floor Renovation Summer Project

 

• Fenwick Library 5th Floor is CLOSED during Summer 2008

• Both Floors 5B and 5C are CLOSED during Summer 2008

• Call Numbers PT - Z and Folio are UNAVAILABLE for check out

• 5th Floor Books are stored off campus and are UNAVAILABLE

• Check the WRLC Catalog for availability in other area academic libraries (click to connect)

 

 

FenRen 2008 FAQs

 

 

What if I need a book from the 5th Floor? And it's closed?

 

Books are stored in an off-campus facility and are inaccessible during the renovation. Students and faculty can use

ALADIN (Washington Research Library Consortium Catalog) to locate and retrieve needed items, or, use

Interlibrary Loan (ILL) if the item is not available through ALADIN

 

 

 

Which library collections are affected?

• 5th Floor Wing B (Call Numbers PT - QH)
• 5th Floor Wing C (Call Numbers QK - Z / Folios)

  Call Number	Subject	5th Floor Wing
  PT - PZ	Literature	B
  Q	Science	B
  R	Medicine	B
  S	Agriculture	C
  T	Technology	C
  U	Military Science	C
  V	Naval Science	C
  Z	Library Science/Bibliography	C
  Folio	Varied	C

 

 

What is the timeline for the 5th Floor renovation?

Date	Stage of renovation
Note: dates may change due to circumstances beyond the University Libraries' control
March/April	RFPs: Moving company, storage facility, & contractors
March/April	Academic Departments Notified
March 26 - May 13	Students and faculty: Check-out books/Put books on reserve
April 30	Contracts Issued: Moving company, storage facility, & contractors
Tuesday, May 13	Wing B closes
Tuesday, May 13	Wing C closes
May-August	Renovations take place
August	Wing B books are reshelved
August	Wing C books are reshelved
August	5th floor Wing B & C reopen

 

Will the books be available the first day of Fall Semester 2008 classes? 

The University's ITU Administration Office will work with the library staff, movers, and contractors to ensure a smooth renovation project. With all renovations, there is always a chance that there may be some delays.

 

 

Need more information?

• Collection Access: Craig Gibson, Associate University Librarian (jgibson1@gmu.edu)
• Construction: Susan Stockwell, ITU Admin (sstockwe@gmu.edu)