By Kevin Grace
Notice: On January 9, the Archives & Rare Books Library will begin moving our offices and reference/reading room to the north end of the 8th floor in Carl Blegen Library in Room 814. This move will allow the final phase of renovation of the Archives & Rare Books Library through a grant from the Schott Foundation.
Two years ago, the north end of the floor was renovated with fresh paint, new carpeting, creation of the Marge Schott Seminar Room, a small book arts room, and exhibit cases. This final phase on the south end will also see fresh paint and new carpeting, and the relocation and building of a new reference desk, all to better meet the needs of students and researchers.
It is anticipated that the renovation will take three months, but there will be no disruption in reference and research services. However, ARB’s reference holdings will not be available during the project. All other archival materials and rare books can still be accessed. Room 814 will serve as our office space and our reading room, as well as continuing to be the venue for our monthly “50 Minutes-1 Book” lunchtime lecture series.
For further information, please call 556-1959 or email us at archives@ucmail.uc.edu.