May 2008

Sackler Building Renovations to Begin

The Hirsh Health Sciences Library will stay open throughout renovations of the Sackler Center, but there will be changes starting Monday May 12, 2008:

- The entrance to the library will be on the 5th floor, via the main elevator and stairs.
- The 4th floor InfoCirc Desk will temporarily move to the 5th floor near the main elevators.
- The 4th floor of the library will close for renovations until mid September.
- A reduced 4th floor corridor outside the library and access to the Dental Building crossover bridge will remain, but the restrooms near the bridge will close on Monday May 19.
- The Books & Bagels cafe will stay open until Friday May 16.

All electronic resources will still be available using any computer with internet access - visit the library website at http://www.library.tufts.edu/hsl/ to find links to the resources, and login with your username and password. The regular library hours and extended hours will not change and can be found under Library Hours. Please visit the main website and look under News & Events for the most current information.

We appreciate your patience throughout these changes. For more information about the Sackler Center renovations, please visit The Big Move website. http://www.tufts.edu/med/news/announcements/move2008/index.html

Backfiles Purchased to Methods in Enzymology

The Tufts libraries have purchased the online archives of Methods in Enzymology. Access to this important publication is now available from Vol. 1, 1955 to the current issue.

Current Journals Move is Completed

Due to renovations taking place on the 4th floor t he current journals (2008 issues) have now been shelved with the bound journals. Titles beginning with A - B are on the 6th floor, titles beginning with C-Z will be on the 7th floor.

March 2008

Important Change for Accessing Tufts University Electronic Resources

Beginning March 24th, a UTLN (Jsmith01) and password will be required to access all electronic resources. If you need a UTLN or assistance resetting your password, please stop by the 5th floor Computer Support Desk. More information is available on the UTLN, Email & Other Accounts web page.