The John Hay Library is renovating its exterior this summer! As a result, there will be reduced access to this library and special collections. Please refer to the John Hay Library website for up-to-date hours. Operating Schedule May 25 to September 7, 2026 The John Hay Library will be closed. June 8 to August 28, 2026 The … Reduced Access at John Hay Library, Summer 2026
Brown University will be on winter break from the close of business on Monday, December 22, 2025, through Monday, January 5, 2026, returning on Tuesday, January 6. In order to maintain support of students, faculty, and researchers during this time while giving dedicated library staff members well-deserved time off, the University Library will be offering … Library Services During Winter Break 2025-26
The Brown University Library is here to support the Brown community. For the most up-to-date information about Brown University operations, please visit Brown.edu. Locations and Hours All other University Library locations will be closed until we return from winter break in January. Winter break is scheduled to run from Tuesday, December 23, 2025, through Monday, … Library Hours and Operations – Dec. 2025
Most of the broadside collections in the John Hay Library (including the Harris Broadsides, Rider Broadsides, Carriers’ Addresses, and general collection broadsides) will be closed to researchers December 1, 2025, to March 31, 2026. The closure does not impact access to the Lincoln Broadsides. Many of the broadsides have been digitized and are available in … John Hay Library – Broadside Collections Closed
New EBSCOhost Interface Launching August 5, 2025 EBSCOhost’s user interface (UI) will be changing on August 5, 2025. If you currently have saved searches, folders, or articles in your EBSCOhost account, some, but not all, of this content will migrate automatically. Essential Deadlines Your EBSCOhost Account Your EBSCOhost account contains several types of saved content. … Migrating Your Data to the New EBSCOhost User Interface
Brown University administration has generously planned an extended winter break for staff from the close of business on Friday, December 20, 2024 through Sunday, January 5, 2025. Note that the Rockefeller Library and Sciences Library will be open without library services on Saturday, December 21, the last day of finals (see hours for details). In … Library Services During Winter Break 2024-25
The Absolute Quiet Rooms on level A of the Rockefeller Library will be closed from the beginning of June to the end of August 2024. A large staff space on the first floor of the Rock will be renovated during this time. The two Absolute Quiet Rooms will be used as staff space throughout the … Rock’s Absolute Quiet Rooms Closed for Summer
In response to patron feedback about concerning levels of noise and conversation in Library spaces, the Library is instituting a new sound level system. We ask that all visitors to the Library follow these guidelines to ensure a welcoming and inclusive experience for all members of our community. See below for sound level descriptions and … Library Sound Levels
Extended Winter Break Brown University administration has generously planned an extended winter break from the close of business on Friday, December 22, 2023 through Sunday, January 7, 2024. In order to maintain support of students, faculty, and researchers during this time, while giving dedicated library staff members well-deserved time off, the University Library will be … Library Services During Winter Break 2023 – 2024
This summer, the windows at the John Hay Library will be replaced, and there will also be smaller projects to update spaces above the first floor. As a result of this facilities work, there will be changes to the Hay’s hours and access. Please refer to the John Hay Library website for any changes to our … Reduced Access at John Hay Library, Summer 2023
