Carmichael Library goes virtual

Carmichael Library now has a presence in Second Life (http://secondlife.com). Our virtual branch is open in the Cybrary City section of the InfoIsland complex, and our virtual librarian is Wellendorf Chihuly. If you are a resident of Second Life, stop by the library for a visit or IM Wellendorf to find out what time she'll be on duty.

Online Catalog Access Restored

Our system upgrades went as planned and the catalog is again available to all of our patrons. Thank you for your patience as we keep our cataloging system up to date.

Online Catalog Down Temporarily

Our catalog will be down temporarily (maybe a day or so), due to upgrades that we need to make. If you're trying to find a book, DVD, CD, journal, etc., you can use WorldCat. Enter your search terms in the box, click on the item that interests you, and the results will tell you whether or not we have what you're looking for. To find the appropriate call number, please ask the librarian at the "Ask Here" desk.

Please check back here for more information about the upgrades. If you need assistance, please call us or shoot us an email.

Extended Hours for Final Exam Week

The library's extended hours began yesterday and continue through Thursday for your research and study needs. The library will be closed this coming weekend and we will be here on a shortened schedule for the first half of next week. Here is our complete schedule through the end of the Fall 2006 semester:

• Monday, December 11^th 8:00 AM - 2:00 AM
• Tuesday, December 12^th 8:00 AM - 2:00 AM
• Wednesday, December 13^th 8:00 AM - 2:00 AM
• Thursday, December 14^th 8:00 AM - 2:00 AM
• Friday, December 15^th 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
• Saturday, December 16^th Closed
• Sunday, December 16^th Closed
• Monday, December 18^th 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
• Tuesday, December 19^th 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
• Wednesday, December 20^th 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Assistance Available to Students During Elevator Outage

The elevator in Carmichael Library will be unavailable while repairs are underway. To serve our patrons with physical disabilities, we have a temporary workstation loaded with all of the software available in the computer lab on our main floor. Students with mobility issues may also use one of the computers in the Student Support Services offices.

Please remember that use of the temporary library workstation is restricted to use by persons with disabilities. Other patrons may continue to reach the Library Computer Lab by using the stairs located in the southeast and southwest corners of the building.

As always, be sure to check with staff at the Ask Here or Circulation desk should you require assistance. For help regarding campus Computer Services you may contact the Help Desk by phone at 665-6520 or via e-mail at helpdesk@montevallo.edu. Stay tuned to this blog as we will post a message after the elevator has been repaired.