Use animals? Certify using Dr. Michael Festing’s new Website at http://www.3rs-reduction.co.uk/ Web site

From Dr. Festing’s site, first page:  “This site provides an interactive short course on experimental design for research scientists working with laboratory animals. The aim is to reduce the number of animals which are used, improve the quality of the science and save time, money and other scientific resources. Ethical review committees, IACUCs and Ph.D. … Continued

Where did everything go?

Wonder where everything has been shuffled during the summer transition? See below: Summer Commons Service Locations Questions? Call 946-2100   SERVICE LOCATION Circulation / Media / Reserve 2nd floor, Melrose Entrance Computer Support (OIT) 2nd floor, Room 251 Copier (AllStar) 1st floor, Reference Room Copier (Copycard) 1st floor, Special Collections DART Machine 1st floor, Reference … Continued

Melrose Street Closure

Depending on the details in getting the final contract signed, Melrose Street will be closed next week probably starting on Monday for repaving. The closure will be from in front of Hess Hall down to where the Melrose Street that runs between Tyson House and Hodges Library. Lot 12 will remain open during that time, … Continued

Extended hours update from Dean Smith

Correspondence from Dean Smith: As you know, the library will expand its hours starting this fall semester. Below you will find a list of initiatives we hope to implement in order to enhance safety and security as a result of these later hours. This is a fluid timeline of the projects we plan to undertake … Continued

Student Art in the Library — call for submissions

[clear] The library wants to display your work. The Student Art in the Library contest awards a First Prize of $300 and a Second Prize of $150. Submission deadline for the Fall 2012 contest is September 21. If you create any particularly inspired works this summer, keep in the mind the Student Art in the … Continued

Library Will Host Open House for Graduate Students

Graduate students are invited to an Open House at the library. OPEN HOUSE FOR GRADUATE STUDENTS Friday, August 24, 1:00-2:30 pm John C. Hodges Library First Floor Galleria • Learn how the library supports your research and teaching. • Meet your department’s subject librarian and learn more about resources in your field. • Learn about … Continued

Closure of Commons North

In preparation for continued construction on Commons phase 3, Commons North will be closing this week. All the furnishings, services, and equipment will be moved out. Work on the Commons South and the Studio area is moving along but not ready for re-opening. Those who want to use a computer will need to go to … Continued