University Library News Release

Date: May 1, 2008

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

CONTACT: Jeanette Smith, NMSU Library, (575) 646-7492, jcsmith@lib.nmsu.edu

NMSU Library Announces Extended Hours and Quiet Zones

The New Mexico State University Library is extending its hours of operation to better serve students at the end of Spring Semester 2008.

Starting May 2, Zuhl Library hours are:

Friday, May 2, 7:30 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Saturday, May 3, 9 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Sunday, May 4, 9 to 2 a.m.
Monday, May 5, through Thursday, May 8, 7:30 to 2 a.m.
Friday, May 9, 7:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Saturday, May 10, and Sunday, May 11, closed

Branson Library hours are:

Friday, May 2, 7:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Saturday, May 3, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Sunday, May 4, noon to 12 midnight
Monday, May 5, through Thursday, May 8, 7:30 a.m. to 12 midnight
Friday, May 9, 7:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Saturday, May 10, and Sunday, May 11, closed

An updated recording of building hours is available at (575) 646-4749.

In addition, the Library has established "quiet zones" and "group study zones" in both Branson and Zuhl libraries to meet the variety of activities that occur within library space. See http://lib.nmsu.edu/aboutlib/policies/policy037.shtml for details.

All Library users are advised not to leave any personal belongings unattended. Materials found should be turned into Lost and Found at the Circulation Desk.

Cindy Pierard, the head of the Reference Department, said "Good luck with finals, everyone!"

For more information, contact Pierard at (575) 646-7010, or the head of Access Services, T.J. Urbanski, at (575) 646-5091.

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