Beginning
Saturday, December 6, Alkek Library will once again extend its hours to
offer students increased study time as finals approach. New this semester: the
library will remain open through the weekend during finals. The following
“study hall” schedule can be accessed anytime from the library homepage.
December
6, the Saturday before finals begin, the library will be open an extra two
hours, from 9:00 am to 8:00 pm.
Sunday,
December 7, the library will open at 1:00 pm as usual, and will remain open around-the-clock
for study until 8:30 pm on Tuesday, December 16. Service points, such as the
Reference Desk and Computer Lab, will not be staffed during the overnight study
hours.
Saturday,
December 13, library service points will be staffed from 9:00 am to 8:00 pm.
Service
points will maintain their regular schedules before and during finals. For
operating hours of specific library services, please visit the library homepage or call 512-245-3681.
While
in the library, everyone is asked to be considerate of others and help maintain
an atmosphere conducive to studying. Note the Sixth Floor is designated “Quiet
Study”—those working in a group should use a group study room or go to another
floor, and keep voices low to minimize disruption to others. Remember, group
study rooms are in high demand and are available on a first-come, first-served
basis. Also, cell phone use is prohibited in all public areas, and food and
drinks are not allowed except in the First Floor Public Lounge.
Seventh
Floor construction will be ending at 4:30 on weekdays—the library extends
sincere apologies that work must move forward during finals. Seventh floor
remains open for study, including a total of 18 single-person study rooms along
the east and west walls.
Courtesy
for patrons is always greatly appreciated, but especially so during peak study
times. The Alkek librarians and staff wish everyone a successful finish to the Fall
2008 semester.
