Cool at last?

Is cool returning to the campus? Alexandria facilities staff suggest that the air conditioning (switched off for repairs since Spring Break) may be restored this week.

After over three months of high interior temps, loud fans to combat the heat, schedule confusion as classes move to new locations -- the end may be in sight!

Please be advised that even when the ac comes back online there will be a period of adjustment while the system is tested and recalibrated.

Meanwhile, beat the heat with a cool read:

Cool comfort : America’s romance with air-conditioning TH7687 .A25 2002

New Desks (new to us)

Have a look on the upper level of the Library to see the results of some redecorating.





George Mason University had some surplus carrels to give away, which have found a new home at NOVA. These "certified pre-owned" study desks closely match our existing furniture, and replace some furniture that had seen better days.


The Library was also able to expand its seating on the upper level in response to steadily growing Library use.

The Big Shift

What's going on with the Circulating Collection?

Library staff are in the process of shifting almost the entire collection to make a little more room for more books. Don't be surprised to find a few ranges of empty shelves in the circulating book stacks.

The books will remain in Library of Congress Call Number order throughout the shift, and the stacks will remain open for browsing. As always, if you have any questions, please ask a member of staff!

Library Extended Hours a Success

Despite uncomfortable temperatures throughout the last week of classes and exams week, Extended Library Hours served more students than ever before.

Almost 600 people studied in the Library between 8.00- 8.30am and 10.00- 11.00pm over two weeks.

Everyone at the Alexandria Campus Library joins NOVA graduates in celebrating the end of term. Congratulations Graduates!!

Donate a DVD--

--- get a baby plant!

Can YOU help build the Library's DVD collection? Donate a DVD to the Library and receive a Baby Plant with our thanks!

Please ask at the Reference Desk for details. In order to avoid duplicating titles already in the collection, please choose from this list:

Seven Samurai

The Class

Slumdog Millionaire

The Reader

Milk

Juno

Othello

Is it HOT in here or is it just me?

It's not just you! The air conditioning in the Bisdorf (AA) Building is being replaced. While this happens, there is no air-conditioning in the Library!

As outside temperatures rise, inside temps do also -- and since the windows in the Library do not open, there is no way to vent the hot air or blow in cold air.

Remember that the Library is opening early and closing late April 27 - May 8. Come prepared, dress appropriately:

And help yourself to a glass of lemonade during the Late Night Study Break (usually around 10pm).

Fans have been placed around the Library to help move the air. We know it's HOT, and we apologize for the discomfort. Some parts of the building to have air-conditioning, so feel free to explore to find a COOL spot.

In the meantime, dress cool, find a fan, and chill out in our warm Library.

Extended Hours

Come to the Library early and stay late to study for final exams and prepare final projects.

Once again this year the Alexandria campus Library will open early and remain open late to accomodate students needing extra study time.

April 27 - May 8

Mon - Thursday: 8am - 11pm

Fri 8am - 5 pm

Sat 9am - 4 pm