Captain John Smith Library

Captain John Smith Library

The Lookout -
news & construction updates


Monday, December 12, 2005

Library Construction Progress

The new building is beginning to take shape as the steel frame is erected.


Visit "The Lookout" again for continuing updates on construction progress.
// posted by Library Staff @ 2:15 PM

Wednesday, December 7, 2005

Library Construction Progress

A look behind the green construction wall - the steel for the new construction has begun to arrive and get put into place.  Note the rounded steel dome in the  middle of the picture on the right - that will be the top of the new tower.

        
Visit "The Lookout" again for continuing updates on construction progress.
// posted by Library Staff @ 1:45 PM

Tuesday, December 6, 2005

Winter Intersession Hours

The library will close Friday, December 9th at 5 pm.

Holiday & Winter Intersession (December 10th - January 15th)
* Saturday & Sunday, Dec. 10th & 11th : CLOSED
* Monday - Friday, Dec. 12th - 16th : 8 am - 5 pm
* Saturday & Sunday, Dec. 17th & 18th : CLOSED
* Monday - Wednesday, Dec. 19th - 21nd : 8 am - 5 pm
* Thursday, Dec. 22rd :  8 am - 12 noon
* Friday, Dec. 23rd - Monday, January 2nd : CLOSED

* Weekdays, January 3rd - 6th, 9th - 14th : 8 am - 5 pm
* Weekends, January 7th & 8th, 14th & 15th : CLOSED
Regular hours resume Monday January 16th.

Reminder: Though the library will be closed, the library's electronic resources are available 24 hours a day from the library website -  http://library.cnu.edu
// posted by Library Staff @ 10:55 AM


Monday, December 5, 2005

New Look for History Databases

Historical Abstracts  and America: History and Life  have redesigned their search sites.  For the month of December, you can test out the new search screen, results enhancements, and search history feature at their beta test site, or follow the links from the  current Historical Abstracts and America:  History and Life under Quick Links on the library homepage.  Beginning in January, only the new interface will be available.
If you have any questions, contact the Reference Desk at 594-7132 or email library@cnu.edu.
// posted by Library Staff @ 10:55 AM

Friday, December 2, 2005

Construction Update

Construction is on hold until steel is delivered later this month. December 2006 is the new projected completion date for the library.
// posted by Library Staff @ 8:55 AM

Thursday, December 1, 2005

Art on Display

Works by Christi Harris' 2D design class are on display in the lobby of the Library through mid-February.  Stop in to see the signature paintings and still-life renderings.

Factiva unavailable Dec. 3

Due to routine maintenance, the Factiva database will be unavailable from 8pm on Saturday, December 3rd until 2am Sunday, December 4th.
// posted by Library Staff @ 8:15 PM