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Did you know that today is Geologic Map Day? Geologic Map Day 2012, a special event designed to promote awareness of geologic mapping and its vital importance to society. As an extension of the National Cooperative Geologic Mapping Program, Geologic Map Day focuses the attention of students, teachers, and the general public on the study, uses, and significance of geologic maps for education, science, business, and a variety of public policy concerns. See http://www.earthsciweek.org/geologicmap/index.html for more information

 Color Printing is here!!  To print in color from a public workstation, change the default printer to "2 Lobby-COLOR" and choose "Color" as a print option.   Follow the screen prompts and retrieve your print job from the color printer/copier in the 2nd Floor Lobby.  Price is .50 per page that will be charged to your U-bill.  If you need any assistance don't hesitate to ask for assistance from the Circulation or Reference desk.

The learning commons survey is running until Friday, October 19.  We want to hear from the university community about technologies, services, and spaces that students, faculty, and staff would like us to consider when developing the learning commons, a space that will be redesigned to enhance learning and research.

The brief survey asks questions about your preferences for an ideal learning and research environment.  Please fill out the survey through MyUNIverse or through this direct link.  (CatID login is required.)

Thank you for your input!

Learning Commons Task Force

 Did you know that....

the library has FREE scanning?  Save your pennies on the photocopier, and stop down at our 2 scanners on the 1st floor.  You have the option to email your scans to yourself or save it to a flashdrive.

The friendly staff at the MSC desk would be happy to show you the ropes in how to use the machines if you need it!

For more information about exhibits at Rod Library see our exhibits web page.

Beginning Tuesday, October 16, the Library's light fixtures on the first, second, and third floors will receive an upgrade. 

As of July 14, 2012, the Department of Energy mandated the production of T12 lamps (bulbs) will be phased out.  The fixtures on the first three floors of the building use T12 lamps.  The project beginning Tuesday will replace the ballasts, bulbs, and light covers for all T12 fixtures in the building and replace them with T8 components.  At the end of the project the Library's lighting will be more consistent through the building and slightly brighter.

In order for this work to take place banks of lights will be turned off for periods of time during the day hours.  Your favorite study location may have dim lighting at some point.  Please see the friendly folks at the Circulation Desk if you need assistance locating a different location to study.

They will begin on the second floor on Tuesday.

Thanks for your patience!

Did you know....that the Special Collections and University Archives pages have information about Outdoor Sculptures at UNI? Check us out! http://www.library.uni.edu/collections/special-collections/outdoor-sculpture-uni

Join us at the library to watch the Presidential Debate this Tuesday, October 16th from 8-10 pm.  We'll stream them live at the library!  Go to the open area behind the reference desk on the main floor.  Look for the signs!  Bring a friend or two!

Want to watch the Vice Presidential debates on Thursday, October 11? We'll stream them live at the library!!! Go to the open area behind the reference desk on the main floor. Look for the signs!!!

Did you know that you can renew your books online?

Select "My Library Account" in the upper left side of the Rod Library home page. Log on, then go to the Circulation area to see what you've checked out, the due dates, and to renew online.

(Overdue materials can't be renewed online. Please call the Circulation Desk at 319-273-2462 to renew such items.)