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

Reference desk services moving to the Commons

Beginning May 7, walk-up reference desk services currently offered in 135 Hodges Library will move to the Commons. All reference desk help — from quick questions to in-depth research assistance — will be available in the Commons North. Don’t forget to visit our virtual reference desk, AskUsNow!, for reference help via IM or email.

Commons Open House — Games! Prizes!

Celebrate the newly-renovated Commons, a collaboration of the University Libraries and the Office of Information Technology (OIT). Drop by our open house on Tuesday, January 22, on the second floor of Hodges Library. Games, prizes, party favors, refreshments, and music will be ongoing from 2:00 until 4:30 throughout the Commons. Be present for the welcoming … Continued

Commons Open House — Games! Prizes!

Celebrate the newly-renovated Commons, a collaboration of the University Libraries and the Office of Information Technology (OIT). Drop by our open house on Tuesday, January 22, on the second floor of Hodges Library. Games, prizes, party favors, refreshments, and music will be ongoing from 2:00 until 4:30 throughout the Commons. Be present for the welcoming … Continued

Megaconference in the Commons November 8

Jenn Fishman, Assistant Professor of English, Gavin Luter, Baker Center Coordinator, and Christina Goode, START Program Coordinator, will discuss how the Commons uses videoconferencing to connect UT students with scholars and researchers around the world at the 8th Annual Megaconference November 8 at 3:45 pm. The presentation will be broadcast live from the Commons; the … Continued

Fall Break – The Commons and Starbucks closures

The Commons North will be closed Wednesday, Thursday and Friday (Oct.10-12) for carpet cleaning and installation of additional computers It will reopen Friday at 5 p.m. The Commons South will close at 5 p.m. Friday, Oct. 12 for carpet cleaning and reopen Saturday Oct. 13, at 8 a.m. Starbucks will be closed from midnight Tuesday … Continued