Schaffer Library will be closed during spring break — March 21
through 29 — to move library operations from the soon-to-be-renovated 1961 building
to the new wing, said Thomas McFadden, director.
Special collections and periodicals will be moved beginning in
mid-February.
“We are now looking, tentatively, to move Special Collections and
the Schaffer Library basement (bound periodicals, microforms, maps) into the new building
in about mid- February,” McFadden said in a memo to the College community. “All
materials currently in the old basement will be accessible immediately following the
shift.”
Special Collections will be closed from Jan. 19 through Feb. 24 to allow
time for packing, relocation and unpacking.
The Circulation/Reserve Department will be in touch with faculty soon
about the scheduling of reserves requests and the return of books during the second move,
McFadden said.
“As always, we will make every effort to minimize the negative
impact of these dislocations on Union College faculty, staff and students.”