Library

Due to construction in the library, an alternative silent study area has been created in Paterson Hall during the exam period in rooms 111, 112, 114 and 118. These spaces will be open Monday to Friday 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Your patience and co-operation is appreciated.

Please be advised that there will be some construction work being done in the Paterson Hall/Southam Hall tunnel area beginning Tuesday, Oct. 16 and is expected to be completed by the end of the week. This work is part of the library renovation. As a result of this work, the tunnel floor may be wet but every effort will be made to keep the area dry.

While this tunnel area will be a little more congested than usual, there will be no access issues for wheelchairs or golf carts.

Your co-operation and patience is appreciated.

The renovations to the MacOdrum Library are continuing and will do so into 2013. Remember that during the construction period, the main entrance of the library is located on the south-side (Southam Hall side) of the library. A ramp has been built at the south side entrance for additional accessibility.

Please note that until further notice, there will be no tunnel access to the library.

The Recreational Reading, Daily Newspapers and Video Game and Games collection have all been relocated to the back of Level 2 of the Library. 

This move will allow the construction at the front of the Library to continue.

We apologize but due to the renovations the Joy Maclaren Adaptive Technology Centre (JMC) will be closed from Monday August 13th to Tuesday September 4th.

Arrangements have been made for JMC students to use the Paul Menton Centre Adaptive Technology Lab located in Unicentre Room 512 (turn right off the elevator).

During this time JMC Student Attendants will be on duty in the PMC lab from Monday to Thursday 4:00 pm – 9:00 pm, Friday 11:00 am – 4:00 pm. No attendants on Saturdays and Sundays.

Due to construction in the Library, a section of floor 5 will be closed for about 3 weeks.  The books affected will be indicated in the catalogue.  To get books in a closed section listed below, please fill out a form at the Welcome Desk.  There will be several pick-ups a day.  Most books will be retrieved within 4 hours during the day, Monday – Friday,  but cannot be retrieved evenings or week-ends.
Once the book has been retrieved, it will be put on “HOLD”  for you at the Circulation desk.

The Library Copy Centre Office will be closed from July 3rd to August 10th inclusive.  The office will reopen with regular Monday – Friday hours on August 13th.

Photocopy cards ($5 or $10 amounts) are available at the Circulation Desk.

Photocopiers are available throughout the Library and are being restocked on a daily basis. Any problems should be reported to the Welcome Desk.

Due to the ongoing library renovation construction, the main entrance of the library will close the week of June 11 and for the duration of the construction. When the main entrance closes, access into the library will be relocated to the south-side (Southam Hall side) door.

A ramp has been built at the south side entrance for additional accessibility.

Your patience and co-operation is appreciated.

Staff from the Research Help Desk/Reference Department are still available to assist with your research.  We are temporarily located in the Dunton Tower. Please make an appointment with your subject specialist for assistance.  Here is the list of available specialists:  http://www.library.carleton.ca/services/research-help

Due to the construction in MacOdrum Library, an alternative Silent study area has been created in Porter Hall (University Centre) during the exam period.

Open from 8 a.m. – 4 p.m:

Thursday April 5
Tuesday April 10 – Friday April 13
Monday April 23 – Tuesday April 24

Due to the MacOdrum Library renovations, Library Road will be closed from the entrance to Parking Lot 1 to the traffic circle near the Azrieli Pavillion. This closure will be in effect until the end of construction. All companies affected for delivery purposes will be notified. The only access to the roadway will be given to emergency vehicles.

Para Transpo is aware of the road closure. Please note: When making arrangements with Para Transpo, they are able to provide clients with alternate locations on campus for pick up and/or drop off.

Due to the construction, there will be no tunnel access into the Library except for persons with disabilities. The access for persons with disabilities will be from the Dunton corridor only. This access will only be available until April 25. After that date, there will be no tunnel access to the Library until further notice.

More information about the Library Renovations is available at:

http://www.library.carleton.ca/library-renovation

As part of the Library Renovations, the Reference Collection will be moving into the MADGIC area.  This will make space for the construction of a new Instruction Centre, next to PageBreak, replacing room 102 on Floor 1.  This  new room will provide an excellent space for instruction and be made available as a computer lab and study space for students when not required for teaching. Completion is scheduled for August 2012. 

To complete the set up for the MacOdrum Library Expansion Project, it will be necessary to close the west tunnel door at the Library tunnel entrance.

The closure will take place Jan. 25 and will be in place for the duration of project, reopening in April 2013. Access and alternate exits are available through the tunnel /first level of Dunton Tower, the Quad at Azreili Pavilion and through the Azreili Pavilion from Library Road. The area, including exiting will be clearly signed.

Due to the library expansion project, we will be unable to hold exhibits until after the renovation work, expected to be in late 2013.

See our Exhibits Policy for details.

We're getting ready for the coming expansion and renovations.  During construction the library will remain open, and its collections will be made available, during normal hours of operation.