Media Reserves Overnight Loans

The Library has begun an overnight check-out service for media (feature films) that are on course reserve. Normally these DVDs can be checked out for in-library use only, but after 11:30 PM (Sunday through Thursday) they can be checked out for overnight use. They must be returned by 12:00 noon the next day; there is a $5.00 per day fine for films not returned on time. Please call ahead (x6803) to make sure the film will be available at 11:30 PM. If you call by noon we will be sure to have it ready for you when you come in that night.

Limited Hours for Library Guests

Beginning on Monday, April 13, 2009, and continuing through Friday, May 15, 2009, the Loyola/Notre Dame Library will be limiting access to the library. After 2:00 p.m. each day only students, faculty, and staff from the College of Notre Dame and Loyola College will be admitted.

Students from other institutions as well as the general public will be admitted only before 2:00 p.m. each day. In addition, priority use of library computers and study rooms will be given to students from Loyola College and College of Notre Dame.

These restrictions do not apply to students, faculty and staff of Loyola College and College of Notre Dame.

Usage survey of current magazines & journals

Every so often, we like to get a handle on the usage of current copies of the popular magazines and scholarly journals to which we subscribe. We collect statistics that tell us which titles are read the most and the least, and this informs some of our subscription renewal decisions. (The "current copies" are the magazines and journals on the main level, near the copy room. The journals on the third level are not affected by this.)

You can help us with this project, without having to do anything special. We are asking that library patrons (and staff) do NOT re-shelve current print periodicals after reading them. After being used, they should be placed in the basket found on the table in the middle of the current periodical shelves.

Every afternoon, someone will empty the basket, make a note of what issues have been used, and then reshelve them. We'll be doing this until September, and have put some signs up to remind you.

Thanks in advance for your help with this project. Of course, if you have any questions about it, just ask!

Change to library hours

Since the library's hours were changed in January, we've continued to take a careful look at how the building is being used, especially in the evening. Our ongoing observations have shown us that library use remains high until midnight on most nights, and drops of significantly after that. As a result, we have decided to extend the operating hours of the full building until midnight Monday through Thursday, effective March 2. (The full Library was already open until midnight on Sundays.) The main level gallery space will still remain open until 2 a.m. Sunday through Thursday for study, computer access and wireless Internet capability.

During final exam periods, the full Library building will remain open until 2 a.m. and the main level gallery space will be open 24 hours a day. (Stay tuned for more information on exact dates.)

NEW LIBRARY HOURS (as of Monday, March 2, 2009)
Sunday: Noon to Midnight**
Monday - Thursday: 8 a.m. to Midnight**
Friday: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Saturday: 10:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.

** The main level addition will remain open until 2 a.m. Sunday through Thursday.

Italian Week 2009

Loyola's Department of Modern Languages and Literatures will celebrate Italian language and culture during its 9th annual Italian Week, Feb. 19 – 26. Here at the library, you can peruse a selection of books on Italian culture, including cookbooks, travel books, art books and works of Italian literature. You'll find the exhibit on the main level, underneath the Italian flag.

In addition, the film “L’orchestra di Piazza Vittorio” will be screened in the Library auditorium on Wednesday, Feb. 25, from 6 - 8 p.m. The film documents the creation of an orchestra that formed while the musicians were trying to find ways to save a theatre and concert hall. Read more about it in the New York Times.

Presidential Trivia

Can you name the first (and only) president who was sworn in by a woman? Or the first to be sworn in while wearing long pants?

If you can answer these questions, come take a crack at our Presidential Trivia Contest. Now through February 16, 2009, pick up a sheet of questions at the Research Assistance/Information Desk. The person with the highest score will win a $25 gift certificate to the bookstore.

Answer sheets are due at the Research Assistance/Information Desk by 11pm on Monday, February 16. (why that particular day? You tell us!) Should there be a tie, the winner will be chosen at random from the high scorers. This contest is open to current students at Loyola or Notre Dame.

Closing early on Wed. Jan. 28

Due to the continuing inclement weather, LNDL will be closing at 9 p.m. on Wednesday, January 28.