Obviously, we’ve been thinking about the Hale Library fire all summer. Like, constantly.
We recognize, though, that some K-Staters spent the last three months in far-flung locales, thinking about internships, summer jobs, beach vacations … *sigh*
But pretty soon, a lot of folks will return to campus and wonder how life will change without Hale. While tons of general information is available on the Hale Library Recovery Plan website, we’d like to address some specific questions here.
For example, where will you go if you need help with Canvas? What will you do if you need to borrow a laptop or projector? The IT Help Desk and equipment checkout, both formerly on Hale’s second floor, are now in the K-State Union.
The IT Help Desk is now on the second floor Cat’s Pause Lounge.
And what if you need access to Adobe Creative Cloud, iMovie or Auto CAD? Why, you’ll head to the NEW Media Development Center, of course! They’re opening in Seaton Hall 1 on August 20.
Mourning the loss of your favorite table in Hale Library? We’re certain you’ll find a new home base in one of our many alternate study locations, like the Math/Physics Library.
The Math/Physics Library in Cardwell Hall is one of several branch libraries on campus.
Basically, what we’re saying is that services and amenities formerly available in Hale Library have been relocated.
For a directory of all of the important spots, just visit the K-State campus map. You’ll see where you can
- Get help from a librarian
- Save money by borrowing textbooks on reserve
- Study with classmates
- Find a peaceful location to escape your classmates
It’s all there, listed right under “Hale Recovery.”
(And speaking of printing: Students now get $20 of free printing per semester. That’s twice as much as in previous years!)
Now, while all of our online library resources are available, most of the 1.5 million Hale Library books and other physical materials will not be available during the 2018-19 academic year.
What to do? Use interlibrary loan! Our free interlibrary loan service gets the the books and articles you need by borrowing them for you on your behalf from other libraries.
Unfortunately, we usually aren’t able to provide textbooks through interlibrary loan, but be sure to check whether we have your textbook on reserve at Library Help in the Union. Borrow it for a short period, scan what you need, save money, repeat!
If you need help looking for that textbook or have any questions we haven’t addressed, contact us through Ask a Librarian. We are still here to help you! Your K-State Libraries are so much more than buildings. We’re #Family!
