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Library Web Server Problems Resolved

Update, January 22, 2009: Library web services have now been restored. We are experiencing problems with the library web server. The library website is currently available only on campus or via the VPN client off campus. Josiah, the library catalog, is not affected. Links to databases and e-journals are available in Josiah. The link to Library Web Server Problems Resolved

Access to Blackwell Publishing E-Journals Interrupted

Following the recent merger of Blackwell Publishing’s and Wiley InterScience’s electronic journal collections there has been widespread problems with access to Blackwell E-Journal content. Wiley is working to correct these problems and making progress, but issues persist. All Blackwell titles are not affected, but a goodly number that Brown subscribes to are. As an alternative, Access to Blackwell Publishing E-Journals Interrupted

Cashless at the Rockefeller Library

Beginning August 1st, the Rockefeller will stop accepting cash payments for late fees and other charges and will no longer provide change. The library accepts checks, credit cards and declining balance for payment due.

Absolute Quiet Room temporarily closed

Beginning on Friday July 20th books stored in the Rockefeller Library’s Absolute Quiet Room on Level A will be moved temporarily to the paging side of Level C. On Monday July 23rd, the Absolute Quiet Room will be closed for a period of approximately two weeks for some minor repairs. We apologize for any inconvenience.

EZProxy Move to New Server

CIS will be switching the Off-campus Access Service proxy to another server late on Sunday night, June 11. The proxy will not be available for several hours, but should be up and running by Monday morning. If you experience any problems on Monday morning, please try again later in the day. If you continue to EZProxy Move to New Server

Some Library Services Unavailable, March 26, 8:00-9:00am

On Sunday, March 26 at 8:00am there will be a planned outage of two servers which run many library applications. The outage, during which critical maintenance will be performed, should last less than an hour. All applications at these URLs will be affected: http://dl.lib.brown.edu/ http://sfx.brown.edu http://revproxy.brown.edu The sites running on these servers include Center for Some Library Services Unavailable, March 26, 8:00-9:00am

ASKB Gallery Closed for Painting

Soldiers NOT On Parade The Anne S.K.Brown Military Collection Gallery is currently being repainted. It will not be possible to view the miniature soldier collection during this time. The Gallery will reopen on January 23. For further information contact Peter_Harrington@brown.edu or call 401-863-3723.