I have received a few questions about the current location of the chemistry library collection, so I wanted to make you aware of its status. The three types of resources- periodicals, reference books, and monographs- are being handled differently as outlined below:
Periodicals: All print periodicals from the Chemistry library which were able to be saved have been returned to the annex, where they will remain permanently. They have been recataloged, and will be visible should you do a search for a title from the Libraries’ website. Any article from these volumes can be requested through article delivery.
Reference: The reference books are in the process of being recataloged, and are then being transferred to a temporary location on the third floor of the Library of Science and Medicine. Once there they will be labeled and reorganized, and then moved to their permanent location in the reference section on the first floor. Any books which have been recataloged will be visible by searching the Libraries’ website. If you should you wish to look at these books and would like help finding them, please ask at the circulation desk for assistance. I am also happy to help if needed.
Monographs: Most of these Chemistry library books are still in boxes at the annex. Unfortunately they are not visible in the Libraries’ catalog yet, and are not available for browsing. If you would like a title which you believe may have been part of the Chemistry collection, please use EZBorrow to request it. If it is not available at the annex, a copy will be found elsewhere for your use. After the collection is unpacked at the annex, some of the books will be transferred to the second floor stacks at LSM, and some will remain in the annex. The books which do remain in the annex will still be available for check out by requesting book delivery.
I will keep you informed as we continue to make progress. As always, if you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact me.
~Laura