Library Building Project
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: How will faculty and students access the collections during construction?
A: Access to electronic resources unaffected
- 200+ online databases
- 24,000+ electronic journals
- 9,600+ electronic books
A: Books & media paged in 24 hours (excluding weekends)
1. Search InvestiGator
2. Submit Request
3. Type in name, click submit button
4. Waiting for pickup in 24 hours (excluding weekends)
Q: What will happen to browsing the shelves during construction?
A: “Virtual Shelf”
1. Search Library Catalog
2. Choose book. Click on call number.
3. View “Virtual Shelf.” Select book near original selection.
4. View book information:
- Availability
- View book cover
- Book table of contents
- Book’s publisher information
- Book’s publisher information
- LibraryThing tags and recommends
Q: How will I access collections when the building is finished?
A: Open stacks
- 250,000 volumes
- Direct Access
A: Library Retrieval System
- 1,000,000 volume capacity
- Approximately 3/4 of print collection
- 5 - 10 minute delivery time
Q: What is a Library Retrieval System?
A: High density shelving
- Like a 30-story building with floors
- Approximately 3/4 of print collection
- 15” apart
Q: How does a Library Retrieval System work?
1. System receives request form Library catalog.
2. Robotic crane locates and retrieves bin containing requested item.
3. Staff member picks out requested item.
4. Typical delivery time (after building is completed): 5 - 10 minutes
Q: How do users request books from the LRS?
1. User locates item in catalog.
2. Clicks on LRS request button.
3. Types in name, clicks submit button.
4. Pick up at distribution desk 5 - 10 min. later or at leisure.
Q: Who else has a Library Retrieval System?
- CSU Northridge - 1989
- Eastern Michigan University - 1997
- Sonoma State - 2000
- University of Nevada, Las Vegas - 2000
- Valparaiso University - 2004
- CSU Long Beach - 2008
- Santa Clara University - 2008
Q: What is the budget for the building project?
A: $116,553,000 for building construction
- Funds cannot be used for other purposes
A: Standards for Campus Development Programs
- Based on State University Administrative Manual (SUAM)
Q: How will faculty and students use services during construction?
A: Temporary buildings by the Parking Lot (we are calling them the Big Bubble and Little Bubble)
A: HSS Building
Q: I like studying and meeting my friends in the Library -- where can I do that during the library construction project?
A:There will be study areas available throughout campus.
The Big Bubble will provide the largest space for general study. BB will be about the size of a football field and almost half of it will be furnished with study tables and comfortable lounge chairs. There will be a small study space in HSS 117, and new study pods in the lobby of each floor of the Humanities building. Campus is working on adding other spaces as well.
Q: Will the Library still provide computer workstations for students to use?
A:Over 100 computer workstations will be located at the Information Commons in the Big Bubble, similar to the workstations that have been in the MAC and True labs.
There will also be research stations like the ones located currently in the Reference area of the first floor. In addition, 60 laptop computers will be available for check-out in HSS 127. For those who have their own laptops, there will be wireless access in HSS 117 and in the Big Bubble study area.
Q: I've come to the Library for library instruction sessions in the past -- where will they be taught during the Library construction project?
A:Librarians will teach these sessions in a variety of spaces on campus
including: department/college computer labs, the DoIT Training lab in ADM 103, the new ECL (all University electronic class lab, formerly in Library 433 and 428) located in BURK 210, the Collaboratory in BURK 229, or in the classroom if it's equipped with projection unit. Other locations are still being considered. Your instructor will inform you of the location before the session.
Q: Where can I get help with my research projects?
A:Research advice, similar to what is offered on the first floor of the library currently, will be available at the Big Bubble.
There will also be an Information/Research Advice table in HSS 107. And, all forms of electronic reference service will continue -- from the library home page, click "Research Help."
Q: Will librarians still be available for consultations?
A: Yes
In addition to being at the Research Advice desks in BB and HSS, we welcome you to e-mail or telephone library faculty or staff to set up an appointment for individual consultations. There will be a 'help lab' for such consultations in the Big Bubble, and HSS 110.
