The Big Read

In April 2003 the BBC's Big Read began the search for Britain's best-loved novel. Check out The Big Read webpage to see the results. You might get some gift ideas here! Three quarters of a million votes were received by the end of the series. JRR Tolkien's classic The Lord Of The Rings triumphed over its competitors with Pride And Prejudice coming in second.

Library Will be Closed During Break

Holman Library will close at 7:00 PM on December 14th for the break. Although the library will be closed during the break, the book drop will be open and monitored during this time. Items returned to the book drop will be processed on the day they are received. See you back on January 2nd, when the library opens at 7 AM, as usual! If you have questions, call the Circulation Desk at extension 2090. We wish you all a wonderful holiday!

Library Hours During Finals Week

We are beginning to have students asking at the reference desk about our hours during finals week. Our hours are unchanged except we will close at 7PM on Thursday, the final day of the quarter. And, yes, we are open on Monday, Study Day.

Sunday: 1PM-7PM
Monday-Wednesday: 7AM-9PM
Thursday: 7AM-7PM

Note that the library will be closed from December 15th-January 1st.

Library Materials Due Back by December 14th

The last day of Fall Quarter is fast approaching. Before you take off for the holidays, please make sure to return, by December 14th, any Holman Library items that you have checked out. Faculty and staff can check out books for the break. Students can also check out books, providing they show proof of registration for Winter Quarter. The library will be closed during the quarter break; however, the book drop will be open. Items returned to the book drop will be processed on the day that they are turned in. If you have questions, please contact the circulation desk at extension 2090. Enjoy your break, and we will see you back on January 2nd for the first day of winter classes!