EHSLibrary » construction http://library.med.utah.edu/blog/eccles Spencer S. Eccles Health Sciences Library Blog Thu, 23 May 2013 19:01:02 +0000 en-US hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.5.1 Spring 2012 Remodeling: construction complete, nearly ready for move-in http://library.med.utah.edu/blog/eccles/2012/06/07/spring-2012-remodeling-construction-complete-nearly-ready-for-move-in/ http://library.med.utah.edu/blog/eccles/2012/06/07/spring-2012-remodeling-construction-complete-nearly-ready-for-move-in/#comments Thu, 07 Jun 2012 14:00:23 +0000 Todd Vandenbark http://library.med.utah.edu/blog/eccles/?p=2099 The plastic sheeting no longer hangs from the ceiling, and visitors can see clearly into the new offices on the second floor. Once HVAC adjustments and the final inspection are completed, library faculty can finally move into new offices!

While we have referred to this as a recent remodeling project, it actually began in the fall of 2010 as the “Ceiling Project,” when the library had to close off sections for asbestos abatement, and updates to electrical systems and network wiring.

We want to thank all of our patrons for their patience and understanding during these crazy months.

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]]> http://library.med.utah.edu/blog/eccles/2012/05/23/remodeling-project-furniture-in-place/feed/ 0 Spring remodeling project: beginning to look like offices! http://library.med.utah.edu/blog/eccles/2012/05/07/spring-remodeling-project-beginning-to-look-like-offices/ http://library.med.utah.edu/blog/eccles/2012/05/07/spring-remodeling-project-beginning-to-look-like-offices/#comments Mon, 07 May 2012 14:00:21 +0000 Todd Vandenbark http://library.med.utah.edu/blog/eccles/?p=1926 The remodeling project on the lower and upper levels of the library is progressing according to expectations, and the spaces are looking more and more like offices!

]]> http://library.med.utah.edu/blog/eccles/2012/05/07/spring-remodeling-project-beginning-to-look-like-offices/feed/ 0 Remodeling progress http://library.med.utah.edu/blog/eccles/2012/04/06/remodeling-progress/ http://library.med.utah.edu/blog/eccles/2012/04/06/remodeling-progress/#comments Fri, 06 Apr 2012 15:45:01 +0000 Todd Vandenbark http://library.med.utah.edu/blog/eccles/?p=1832 As we move through the spring semester, you can see construction & remodeling progress on the upper and lower levels in this slideshow, from beginning through now (early April).

]]> http://library.med.utah.edu/blog/eccles/2012/04/06/remodeling-progress/feed/ 0 Spring remodel progresses: walls, ventilation and sheetrock http://library.med.utah.edu/blog/eccles/2012/03/05/spring-remodel-progresses-walls-ventilation-and-sheetrock/ http://library.med.utah.edu/blog/eccles/2012/03/05/spring-remodel-progresses-walls-ventilation-and-sheetrock/#comments Mon, 05 Mar 2012 15:29:28 +0000 Todd Vandenbark http://library.med.utah.edu/blog/eccles/?p=1708 Remodeling at the Eccles Library continues, as walls with sheetrock, and new ventilation are installed. For information on expected noise levels, please check the home page on the library’s website.

The spots you are seeing on the photographs are not the result of a dirty lens. It’s the dust from all the sanding going on!

]]> http://library.med.utah.edu/blog/eccles/2012/03/05/spring-remodel-progresses-walls-ventilation-and-sheetrock/feed/ 0 Photos of our spring remodeling http://library.med.utah.edu/blog/eccles/2012/03/01/photos-of-our-spring-remodeling/ http://library.med.utah.edu/blog/eccles/2012/03/01/photos-of-our-spring-remodeling/#comments Thu, 01 Mar 2012 15:10:19 +0000 Todd Vandenbark http://library.med.utah.edu/blog/eccles/?p=1698 The Library’s lower and upper levels are being remodeled over the coming months. At times the work will be noisy, so we are posting “noise forecasts” on our website’s home page so patrons can know what to expect. Students and others needed quiet are encouraged to use study spaces in HSEB. Thank you for your patience as we work to improve the space we serve patrons in!

]]> http://library.med.utah.edu/blog/eccles/2012/03/01/photos-of-our-spring-remodeling/feed/ 0 Scheduled HVAC repairs http://library.med.utah.edu/blog/eccles/2012/02/27/scheduled-hvac-repairs/ http://library.med.utah.edu/blog/eccles/2012/02/27/scheduled-hvac-repairs/#comments Mon, 27 Feb 2012 20:00:47 +0000 Todd Vandenbark http://library.med.utah.edu/blog/eccles/?p=1650 construction hard hat iconService to the Library’s heating, cooling and air circulation systems will begin Wednesday, Feb. 29, 2012 at 9:00 p.m., and end Thursday, March 1st, 2012 at 5:00 a.m. The building is closed during these hours, but this may initially affect heat and circulation in the morning.

]]> http://library.med.utah.edu/blog/eccles/2012/02/27/scheduled-hvac-repairs/feed/ 0 Construction notice for Eccles Library http://library.med.utah.edu/blog/eccles/2012/01/26/construction-notice-for-eccles-library-2/ http://library.med.utah.edu/blog/eccles/2012/01/26/construction-notice-for-eccles-library-2/#comments Thu, 26 Jan 2012 23:14:37 +0000 Todd Vandenbark http://library.med.utah.edu/blog/eccles/?p=1415 Remodeling of the second floor of Eccles Library will begin on Monday, January 30th, 2012, at 7:30 a.m., and should last for approximately 2-3 months. Patrons are encouraged to use the new study pods on the 1st floor, as well as spaces in the HSEB next door. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. Watch this blog for ongoing updates, and thanks for your patience!

]]> http://library.med.utah.edu/blog/eccles/2012/01/26/construction-notice-for-eccles-library-2/feed/ 0 Construction notice: HSEB parking garage closure http://library.med.utah.edu/blog/eccles/2011/12/08/construction-notice-hseb-parking-garage-closure/ http://library.med.utah.edu/blog/eccles/2011/12/08/construction-notice-hseb-parking-garage-closure/#comments Thu, 08 Dec 2011 21:39:11 +0000 Todd Vandenbark http://library.med.utah.edu/blog/eccles/?p=1284 construction hard hat iconUnderground parking at HSEB will be closed from 7:00 a.m., Sunday, December 11th, through 5:00 p.m., Sunday, December 18th, 2011 to allow for crane erection for the pharmacy research building project. Temporary parking will be available to the pay lot in the bottom of the South Terrace of the Health Sciences Center parking structure.

]]> http://library.med.utah.edu/blog/eccles/2011/12/08/construction-notice-hseb-parking-garage-closure/feed/ 0 New Study Spaces at Eccles Library http://library.med.utah.edu/blog/eccles/2011/10/10/new-study-spaces-at-eccles-library/ http://library.med.utah.edu/blog/eccles/2011/10/10/new-study-spaces-at-eccles-library/#comments Mon, 10 Oct 2011 18:39:15 +0000 Todd Vandenbark http://library.med.utah.edu/blog/eccles/?p=1156 When you enter the library, if you look to the back of the main floor, off to the right you will see some new furniture. Thanks to the diligent efforts of Jean Shipman, our Director, and others, we now have four modern study pods for use by students and other patrons.

Each pod has four sides, with two designed to seat one person, and the others designed for two or more people to work side-by-side. In addition, we have purchased rolling divider walls that can be expanded to enclose one side of a pod, giving the feel of a study or conference room. The walls have built-in whiteboards and markers for patron use. And once the pods are hooked up to the electrical system, patrons will be able to plug in their laptops and other devices.

Visit the library, have a look at our new study pods, then come back here and tell us what you think!

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  • Thursday, June 9, 7:00 am – 4:00 pm
  • Friday, June 10, 7:00 am – 4:00 pm
  • Saturday, June 11, 6:00 am – 6:00 pm
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]]> http://library.med.utah.edu/blog/eccles/2011/03/04/construction-notice-for-eccles-library/feed/ 0 Construction notice for HSEB http://library.med.utah.edu/blog/eccles/2011/03/03/construction-notice-for-hseb/ http://library.med.utah.edu/blog/eccles/2011/03/03/construction-notice-for-hseb/#comments Thu, 03 Mar 2011 22:38:54 +0000 Todd Vandenbark http://library.med.utah.edu/blog/eccles/?p=624 On Monday, March 7, 2011, from 6:00 p.m. to midnight, natural gas service to HSEB will be interrupted to allow for relocation of a 4″ natural gas line for Honors Housing Construction. There will be no gas to the cafe (which is closed at this time) and to the lab gas turrets. Questions or concerns about this can be directed to 801-581-7221.

Please note this has been moved up from the previous announcement.

]]> http://library.med.utah.edu/blog/eccles/2011/03/03/construction-notice-for-hseb/feed/ 0 More compact shelving going up http://library.med.utah.edu/blog/eccles/2010/12/07/more-compact-shelving-going-up/ http://library.med.utah.edu/blog/eccles/2010/12/07/more-compact-shelving-going-up/#comments Tue, 07 Dec 2010 22:18:42 +0000 Todd Vandenbark http://library.med.utah.edu/blog/eccles/?p=522 Installation and assembly of the final section of compact shelving section has begun. Hopefully we will have all of the books moved downstairs by mid-January.

]]> http://library.med.utah.edu/blog/eccles/2010/12/07/more-compact-shelving-going-up/feed/ 0 Library building re-opens http://library.med.utah.edu/blog/eccles/2010/08/24/library-building-re-opens/ http://library.med.utah.edu/blog/eccles/2010/08/24/library-building-re-opens/#comments Tue, 24 Aug 2010 15:12:31 +0000 Todd Vandenbark http://library.med.utah.edu/blog/eccles/?p=362 Our library building officially re-opened to the public on Monday, August 23, 2010. Many thanks to all who worked so hard to get it ready so quickly — Public Services, Tech Support, etc. Tables and chairs have been arranged to restrict access to the stacks due to earthquake safety regulation while on the lower level construction of the compact shelving continues apace.

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]]> http://library.med.utah.edu/blog/eccles/2010/07/07/furniture-and-ceiling-tiles-going-in/feed/ 0 Looking like a library again… http://library.med.utah.edu/blog/eccles/2010/05/21/looking-like-a-library-again/ http://library.med.utah.edu/blog/eccles/2010/05/21/looking-like-a-library-again/#comments Fri, 21 May 2010 18:58:14 +0000 Todd Vandenbark http://library.med.utah.edu/blog/eccles/?p=252 On this beautiful spring day the flowerbeds outside the library are full of color. Inside the library bookshelves have been reassembled and filled with books from the lower level.

]]> http://library.med.utah.edu/blog/eccles/2010/05/21/looking-like-a-library-again/feed/ 0 May issue of eSynapse published http://library.med.utah.edu/blog/eccles/2010/05/13/may-issue-of-esynapse-published/ http://library.med.utah.edu/blog/eccles/2010/05/13/may-issue-of-esynapse-published/#comments Thu, 13 May 2010 13:57:00 +0000 Todd Vandenbark http://library.med.utah.edu/blog/eccles/?p=222 The Summer issue of eSynapse, the newsletter of the Spencer S. Eccles Health Sciences Library, is now available online. Issue highlights include:

  • From the Director: Lessons Learned
  • Library Champion – Linda Tyler, PharmD
  • Kathleen Digre Receives ULA Special Service to Libraries Award
  • Introducing . . .  Sophia Edwards Arbuckle
  • NOVEL Presented at NANOS 2010
  • Retracting Biomedical Literature
  • Library Web Design for Persons with Disabilities
  • eBooks – Always Available
  • Ceiling Project Update
  • New Catalog Coming to University of Utah Libraries
  • Eccles Library Faculty and Staff Professional Activities
  • Workshops @ the Library
  • DynaMed Weekly Update
]]> http://library.med.utah.edu/blog/eccles/2010/05/13/may-issue-of-esynapse-published/feed/ 0 Winners and suggestions http://library.med.utah.edu/blog/eccles/2010/02/08/winners-and-suggestions/ http://library.med.utah.edu/blog/eccles/2010/02/08/winners-and-suggestions/#comments Mon, 08 Feb 2010 20:09:13 +0000 Todd Vandenbark http://library.med.utah.edu/blog/eccles/?p=113 Recently the Eccles Health Sciences Library conducted a survey via email of its student-patrons from the University of Utah’s Colleges of Medicine, Pharmacy, Nursing and Health. We received over 220 responses which provided valuable insights into how our services are perceived and utilized, as well as how we can improve. To encourage participation we offered survey respondents the opportunity to be entered into a prize drawing for one of five $25 gift certificates to the University Bookstore. Five winning names were drawn and the recipients have now all claimed their prizes. Congratulations to Justin N, Sarah B, Cassidy D, Carlos B. and Heidi B!

Our survey offered respondents the opportunity to offer suggestions and comments. Below are many of them along with a response from library staff:

  • Please provide more subscriptions to access full text articles online.
    Better access to journals and help in research.
    Together with Marriott and Quinney libraries, we currently provides access to many of the top publications and databases, usually with links to full text. If you are unable to obtain the text you need we can get it for you via Interlibrary Loan, which is free to students. Also, if the system shows we provide access to a given article but you are unable to link to it, feel free to contact our staff via phone, email or Ask-a-Librarian, and we’ll be glad to assist you.
  • I would like to be able to renew books online instead of via phone/ in person.
    You can renew your library materials online at any time.
  • “Improve wireless signal within the library.”
    “I am devastated that the library is closed until summer. I feel homeless….”
    “Can’t wait to have the library back”
    We regret any inconvenience caused by the Ceiling Project, but the improvements will be worth the wait — faster wireless and wired connectivity, better lighting, removal of old asbestos tiles, and updated fire-suppression systems included. You can track the progress on our Ceiling Project blog.
  • Free PDA programs for med students.
    EHSL currently licenses a number of PDA applications for use by students and U of Utah affiliates. Check out our list of applications on our website for more information.
  • Offer workshops on EndNote, PubMed searches, Getting Published, Ranking Journals, Databases, CINAHL, Excel, etc.
    We currently offer many of these topics as workshops. Marriott Library also offers many helpful workshops to the University. If you are unable to attend one of our workshops, library staff are available for individual consultations, both at Eccles and at Marriott. Call or email us to schedule an appointment.
  • WebVPN has never worked for me, even after calls to the help desk. An easier interface would be great.
    Consider using the University’s VPN client, a free, small software package that you download onto your personal computer and use to connect to library resources.

If you need help with something, or cannot find or successfully utilize the resources you want just ask. Our friendly, professional staff are here to help you.

]]> http://library.med.utah.edu/blog/eccles/2010/02/08/winners-and-suggestions/feed/ 0 The building may be closed but we’re still here for you! http://library.med.utah.edu/blog/eccles/2010/01/14/the-building-may-be-closed-but-were-still-here-for-you/ http://library.med.utah.edu/blog/eccles/2010/01/14/the-building-may-be-closed-but-were-still-here-for-you/#comments Thu, 14 Jan 2010 15:38:21 +0000 Todd Vandenbark http://library.med.utah.edu/blog/eccles/?p=89 The Spencer S. Eccles Health Sciences Library building has now closed to allow the Ceiling Project to move forward. We, the library staff, are still here to serve our patrons’ needs. Our Public Services department (the first folks you see when you walked in the front door) has moved to the Health Sciences Education Building, room 2080. The room contains a selection of open- and closed-reserve books, a copier, several computer workstations with color and black-and-white printing, and tables for group work. To request other books, journals and materials simply email the Reference desk or call. The bulk of the collection is in the basement of the library building and only accessible by library personnel. We will retrieve your materials as quickly as staffing levels and patron demand allow.

Check out our slide show of the moving process and our new digs!

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]]> http://library.med.utah.edu/blog/eccles/2009/11/23/progress-in-pictures/feed/ 0 Ceiling Project in the Library 2009 – 2010 http://library.med.utah.edu/blog/eccles/2009/10/20/ceiling-project-in-the-library-2009-2010/ http://library.med.utah.edu/blog/eccles/2009/10/20/ceiling-project-in-the-library-2009-2010/#comments Tue, 20 Oct 2009 20:44:09 +0000 Todd Vandenbark http://library.med.utah.edu/blog/eccles/?p=26 Under the auspices of fire safety, the Spencer S. Eccles Health Sciences Library has been selected by the Asbestos Protocol program at the University of Utah for removal of asbestos containing materials. The ceiling tiles on all three levels of the library are slated for removal later this Fall 2009. In addition to the removal and replacement of the ceiling and updating the fire sprinkler system, upgrades to the electrical, lighting and networking systems will also be performed.

The six to eight month project will be expedited in phases and will require the library building be closed to the public for most of the project. Library services and staff will continue to be available. Library staff will re-locate to space within the Health Sciences Center such as the Health Sciences Education Building and the School of Medicine. Phone, online and virtual services will continue uninterrupted. The physical collections of journals, books and documents will be available through a delivery service. Library staff will retrieve journals and books for users.

Timeline:

  • September 28, 2009:
    Begin moving library shelving and furniture. Extra shelving set up on lower level. Please pardon the noise.
  • October 8, 2009:
    Lower level closed to public access. Begin moving main level collections to lower level.
  • November 7, 2009:
    Lower level, north end abatement and construction.
  • January 10, 2009 (estimated):
    Library closed.
  • July 1, 2010:
    Library re-opens.
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