Library Construction Update

Summer weather has arrived in South Carolina, and those working outside on our new library addition are feeling the heat. However, humidity and the scorching sun are no match for this hard-working crew. Since beginning in late April, they've made great strides in the building of the new Bryan Family Information Commons. the sidewalk in front of th library has been removed and replaced by massive holes meant to house pilings that will act as the foundation for the building. The construction crew has also partially removed the facade of the west side of the library in order to connect the new addition to the existing building.

All of this progress, however, does not come without some disruption. Jackhammers and bulldozers never rose to popularity because of their tranquil, soothing sounds. Never fear, Kimbel Library is here. If you are troubled by the noise while working in the library, please feel free to take advantage of the free earplugs located near the main entrance of the library. Simply turn the orange knob at the bottom of the dispenser until it has produced the desired number of plugs. These earplugs are disposable, so feel free to  throw them away when leaving the library. Stay tuned for more updates as we make more progress on our new Bryan Family Information Commons. 



New Book Drop at Kimbel Library

Construction on the new library addition has begun, and our main entrance has been closed. To enter the library, guests must enter through a new entrance on the southwest side of the building near the entrance to Java City. As a result of this new entrance, the location of our book drop has changed. If you would like to return library materials after hours, you can place them in our new book drop located just beyond our new southwest entrance. Finally, Kimbel Library has begun our summer schedule:

Monday - Thursday	8:00 am - 7:00 pm
Friday	8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Saturday	CLOSED
Sunday	11:00 am - 7:00 pm

We would also like to take this time to give a big cheer for all of our new graduates, and wish them well on this new and exciting chapter of their lives.

Have a great summer!

New Water Fountain

The library's new water fountain on the 1st floor.

Happy Earth Day!  Check out the library's new water fountain on the first floor.  It provides a convenient way to refill your reusable water bottles, and even keeps track of how many plastic bottles are saved.

National Library Week Question of the Day - Friday

Happy National Library Week!

Here is the question for Friday:

1. Find the database called Credo Reference.

2. Find an article about South Carolina.

3. Tell us the Title of the article and Title of encyclopedia/dictionary in which the article appears.

How to submit your answer:
1.Submit a comment in response to this blog post.

2.With your response, include your name and email address. (Don't worry, your response is private and will not  appear on the blog)

3.Students, faculty, and staff who answer correctly before 5:00 p.m. today will be entered into a drawing for the $15 gift certificate. We will notify you by the following day if you have won.

 Good Luck!

National Library Week Question of the Day- Thursday

Happy National Library Week!

Here is the question for Thursday:

1. Find the database called Birds of North America.  (Hint: databases are found on the Library's web page under "Databases" tab)

 2. Find the species of wren that is South Carolina’s state bird.

 3. Tell us the name of that wren and a distinguishing characteristic.

How to submit your answer:
1.Submit a comment in response to this blog post.

 2.With your response, include your name and email address. (Don't worry, your response is private and will not    appear on the blog)

 3.Students, faculty, and staff who answer correctly before 5:00 p.m. today will be entered into a drawing for the $15   gift certificate. We will notify you by the following day if you have won.

 Good Luck!

National Library Week Question of the Day - Wednesday

Happy National Library Week!

Here is the question for Wednesday:

1. Find the database called Humanities International Complete. (Hint: databases are found on the Library's web page under "Databases" tab)

2. Find the article in which CCU professor Dr. Steve Hamelman reviewed a book about the Beatles.

3. Tell us the Title of the review, and Title of Journal that review appears in.

How to submit your answer:

1.Submit a comment in response to this blog post.

2.With your response, include your name and email address. (Don't worry, your response is private and will not  appear on the blog)

3.Students, faculty, and staff who answer correctly before 5:00 p.m. today will be entered into a drawing for the $15 gift certificate. We will notify you by the following day if you have won

 Good Luck!

National Library Week Question of the Day - Tuesday

Happy National Library Week!

Here is the question for Tuesday:

1. Find the database called New York Times, Late Edition (Eastern): 1980 to Current. (Hint: databases are found on  the Library's web page under "Databases" tab)

2. Find an article about the Myrtle Beach Wildfires of 2009

3.Tell us the Title of the Article and the Author.

How to submit your answer:
1.Submit a comment in response to this blog post.

2.With your response, include your name and email address. (Don't worry, your response is private and will not  appear on the blog)

3.Students, faculty, and staff who answer correctly before 5:00 p.m. today will be entered into a drawing for the $15 gift certificate. We will notify you by the following day if you have won.

 Good Luck!