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Announcement | Library Services during COVID-19 Pandemic

Though the Brown University Library buildings remain closed, online services are available at rock@brown.edu, hay@brown.edu, and library.brown.edu. Read the latest on Brown’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic. RESUMPTION OF LIMITED LIBRARY SERVICES As of June 29, the Library is providing limited in-person, contactless services. Expanded Access to Digital Content As a response to the global Announcement | Library Services during COVID-19 Pandemic

Announcement | LED Light Bulbs

Energy efficient LED light bulbs are being installed in all light fixtures throughout Library buildings. This effort to increase our energy efficiency is in direct alignment with Brown’s mission to cut campus greenhouse gas emissions by 75% by 2025 and to achieve net-zero emissions no later than 2040. The work will begin at the Rockefeller Announcement | LED Light Bulbs

Library Closing at Noon on January 17

The following Brown University Libraries will close at 12 p.m. on Friday, January 17, 2020 to allow Library staff to attend our annual winter celebration: John D. Rockefeller, Jr. Library John Hay Library Sciences Library (Friedman Study Center will remain open) Library Collections Annex Orwig Music Library will remain open. Hours of operation for all Library Closing at Noon on January 17

Announcement | Library Early Closure on Thursday, January 11

The following Brown University Libraries will close at 1 p.m. on Thursday, January 11, 2018 to allow Library staff to attend the annual winter celebration: John D. Rockefeller, Jr. Library John Hay Library Sciences Library (Friedman Study Center will remain open) Library Collections Annex Normal hours will resume on Friday. Click here to view all Announcement | Library Early Closure on Thursday, January 11

John Hay Library Closed August 28 – 29

The John Hay Library will be closed on Monday August 28 and Tuesday August 29, 2017. This will allow staff to attend a two day training session. The Hay will re-open at 10 a.m. on Wednesday August 30th. Please e-mail hay@brown.edu, if you have any questions. We apologize for any inconvenience.

Extended hours at the Rock

Beginning this week, the Rockefeller Library will extend its hours. It will be open 24/5 for the rest of the semester and then 24/7 during reading/exam period. The Rock will open at 8:30am on Wednesday, April 8 and remain open until 10pm on Friday, April 10. Hours on Saturday, April 11 will be normal hours Extended hours at the Rock

John Hay Library Reading Closing at noon on August 30th

On Thursday August 30, the Reading Room of the John Hay Library will have limited hours. Due to a scheduled event, the Reading Room will be open from 10am-12noon. The building will remain open until 5pm but collections will not be available for consultation. We apologize for the inconvenience.