Category: Library news

Monday through Thursday, the library is open to the public from 7:30 am until 9:00 pm each day.  The library can be accessed by Phoenix card holders each night from 9:00 pm to 7:30 am; please swipe a valid Phoenix card in the card swipe next to the library entrance.

On Friday, the library is open to the public 7:30 am until 5:00 pm; the library can be accessed by Phoenix card holders from 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm.  The library closes to Phoenix card holders at 9 pm.

On Saturday, the library is open to the public from 9:00 am until 5:00 pm; the library can be accessed by Phoenix card holders from 5:00 to 9:00 pm.  The library closes to Phoenix card holders at 9 pm.

On Sunday, the library is open to the public from 10:00 am until 9:00 pm.  The library can be accessed by Phoenix card holders Sunday night from 9 pm to 7:30 am.  Please use the card swipe next to the library’s entrance.

We made some changes this summer: new study spaces, a new home for the the microfilm/microfiche readers, and another DocSend scanner in the second floor copier room.

But our biggest change is our new Dean and University Librarian, Dean Joan Ruelle. She wants to hear your ideas about the library, so stay tuned for opportunities to chat with her and let her know what’s on your mind.

Friday, August 17, the library will be open 8 am to 5 pm. 

Saturday, August 18, the library will be open 9 am to 5 pm.

Sunday, August 19, the library will be open in the evening, 6 pm to 11 pm.  The library will close to community patrons at 9 pm; Elon students and employees should use the card swipe to enter the library from 9 to 11 pm.

Monday, August 20, the library will be closed in the morning for the university president’s address to faculty and staff.  The library will be open Noon to 11 pm.  The library will close to community patrons at 9 pm; Elon students and employees should use the card swipe to enter the library from 9 to 11 pm.

Tuesday, August 21, to Thursday, August 23, the library will be open 8 am until 11 pm each day.  The library will close to community patrons at 9 pm; Elon students and employees should use the card swipe to enter the library from 9 to 11 pm each night.

Friday, August 24, is Move-in Day at Elon.  The library will be open 8 am to 5 pm.

Saturday, August 25, the library will be open 9 am to 5 pm.  New Student Convocation will take place in the morning; parking will be limited on campus until the afternoon.

Sunday, August 26, the library will be open 10 am to 11 pm.  The library will close to community patrons at 9 pm; Elon students and employees should use the card swipe to enter the library from 9 to 11 pm.

Monday, August 27, the library will be open 7:30 am to 11 pm.  The library will close to community patrons at 9 pm; Elon students and employees should use the card swipe to enter the library from 9 to 11 pm.

On Tuesday, August 28, the library will resume regular hours for the fall semester, including 24 hour access for Elon students.

Congratulations to senior Music Theatre student Andrew Keeler,
winner of our summer reading Nook giveaway!

Everyone’s a winner! Didn’t win the Nook? Stop by Belk Library to check out these fun summer resources:

• Summer Reading
  Visit our display wall for a series of recommended summer reading, including science books and resources related to the summer Olympics.

• Road Trip!
  Remember that Belk Library has audio books on CD you can check out.

• Headed to a Family Reunion?
  Attend one of the library’s free genealogy workshops to learn more about your family tree.

Back by popular demand, Belk Library is once again be offering its introduction to genealogy workshop, “Skeletons in the Closet.”  This one-hour session, taught by librarians Randall Bowman and Jamane Yeager, covers how to get started doing genealogical research: where to look, what to look for, and what sources are out there for genealogists.

Skeletons in the Closet will be offered at these dates and times:

June 18, noon

June 19, 8:00 am

July 9, 1:00 pm

July 10, 3:00 pm

These sessions will be in Belk Library 113, the computer lab on the first floor.

If you work for the university’s Physical Plant Department (Building Trades, Environmental Services, Landscaping & Grounds, or Utilities Maintenance Units) and are interested in attending, please notice there are sessions that are scheduled at the end of first shift (3 pm on July 10) and third shift (8 am on June 19)

Due to limited space in each session, please contact Randall Bowman (extension 6571, rbowman@elon.edu) to reserve a space in the session you would like to come to.  Space is limited to 20 each session.  Elon spouses/partners, family members, and retirees are welcome to participate.

Sunday, July 1^st, the library will be open in the evening only from 6 pm to 11 pm.  The library will close to community patrons at 9 pm; Elon students and employees should use the card swipe to enter the library from 9 to 11 pm.

Monday, July 2^nd, the library will be open 8 am to 11 pm.  The library will close to community patrons at 9 pm; Elon students and employees should use the card swipe to enter the library from 9 to 11 pm.

Tuesday, July 3^rd, the library will be open 8 am to 5 pm.  The library will close to all patrons at 5 pm.

Belk Library will be closed on Wednesday, July 4^th, in observance of Independence Day.

Thursday, July 5^th, the library will open at 8 am, and will resume regular summer hours.

Here is the library’s summer schedule:

Monday through Thursday, the library is open 8 am until 11 pm each day.  The library will close to community patrons at 9 pm; Elon students and employees should use the card swipe to enter the library from 9 to 11 pm each night.

Friday, the library is open 8 am to 5 pm.

Saturday, the library is open 9 am to 5 pm.

Sunday, the library is open in the evening only from 6 pm to 11 pm.  The library will close to community patrons at 9 pm; Elon students and employees should use the card swipe to enter the library from 9 to 11 pm.

24 hour access for Elon students will resume in the fall.

Belk Library’s latest podcast features an interview with Elon’s retiring Dean and University Librarian, Kate Hickey.  Kate came to Elon in 1996, and has played an important role in the building of the Carol Grotnes Belk Library, as well as the tremendous growth in the library’s online and print information sources.  In this interview, Kate talks with librarian Randall Bowman about the building of Belk Library, her career, and what she’s looking forward to in retirement.  Check out the interview at: http://belklibrarypodcast.blogspot.com/

Here are the library’s hours for the end of May and Memorial Day weekend:

Monday, May 14, to Thursday, May 17, the library will be open 7:30 am to 11 pm each day.  The library will close to community patrons at 9 pm each night.  Phoenix card holders should use the card swipe to enter the library from 9 to 11 pm. 

Friday, May 18, the library will be open 7:30 am to 9 pm.  The library will close to community patrons at 5 pm.  Phoenix card holders should use the card swipe to enter the library from 5 to 9 pm.

Saturday, May 19, is Commencement day at Elon.  Belk Library will be open 9 am to 5 pm.  Please be aware that due to graduation exercises, parking will be very limited on campus in the morning and early afternoon.

Sunday, May 20, the library will be open in evening only, from 6 pm to 11 pm.  The library will close to community patrons at 9 pm.

Monday, May 21, to Wednesday, May 23, the library will be open 8 am to 11 pm each day; the library will close to community patrons at 9 pm each night.

Thursday, May 24, the library will be open from 8 am to 5 pm.

Belk Library will be closed for Staff Appreciation Day on Friday, May 25.

Saturday, May 26, the library will be open noon to 5 pm.

Belk Library will be closed in observance of Memorial Day on Sunday, May 27.

Monday, May 28, the library will be open in the evening, 6 pm to 11 pm.  The library will close to community patrons at 9 pm.

Belk Library will begin regular summer hours on Tuesday, May 29.

Here are the library’s hours for final exams and the end of the semester:

Please note: from April 30 through May 13, all library computers will be reserved after 3:00 pm for Elon students, faculty, and staff.

Friday, May 4, the library will be open to Phoenix card holders 7:30 am to midnight.  The library will close to community patrons at 5 pm.

Saturday, May 5, the library will be open to Phoenix card holders 9 am to midnight.  The library will close to community patrons at 5 pm.

Sunday, May 6, to Monday May 14, Belk Library will be open continuously for Phoenix card holders from 10 am Sunday, May 6, until 11 pm on Monday, May 14.  The library will close to community patrons at 9 pm on weeknights, and at 5 pm on Friday, May 11, and Saturday, May 12.

Tuesday, May 15, to Thursday, May 17, the library will be open to Phoenix card holders 7:30 am to 11 pm.  The library will close to community patrons at 9 pm each night.

Friday, May 18, the library will be open to Phoenix card holders 7:30 am to 9 pm.  The library will close to community patrons at 5 pm.

Saturday, May 19, is Commencement day at Elon.  Belk Library will be open 9 am to 5 pm.

Sunday, May 20, the library will be open in evening only, from 6 pm to 11 pm.  The library will close to community patrons at 9 pm.