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UMassD Claire T. Carney Library 24 HOUR Opening Starts Sunday, April 21

Posted on April 20, 2013 by cmcneil

The Claire T. Carney Library will be open continuously from noon on Sunday April 21 through 1:30 AM on Monday May 6. The hours on May 6 – 8 are 7:30 AM – 1:30 AM. This period covers the last days … Continue reading →

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Join Us for A Guided Tour of the Newly Renovated Claire T. Carney Library and Its Beautiful New Addition

Posted on March 31, 2013 by cmcneil

Take A Guided Tour of the Newly Renovated Claire T. Carney Library and Its Beautiful New Addition Find a day and time that suits you and just meet us near the elevator in the lobby on the 1st Floor of … Continue reading →

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Canceled – Copyright, Fair Use and Scholarly Communication – Presentation & Discussion – Claire T. Carney Library

Posted on March 26, 2013 by cmcneil

The presentation “Copyright, Fair Use and Scholarly Communication – Presentation & Discussion – Claire T. Carney Library” planned for today in the Claire T. Carney Library has been canceled. A traffic situation on the Mass Pike has delayed the presenters … Continue reading →

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Architectural Record Magazine Highlights the Transformation of the Claire T. Carney Library Renovation and Addition

Posted on February 3, 2013 by cmcneil

Wrestling with Rudolph: Changing an important complex by a major (but difficult) architect poses both dangers and the chance to keep his work alive. By Fred A. Bernstein Architectural Record February, 2013 http://archrecord.construction.com/projects/building_types_study/adaptive_reuse/2013/1302-Claire-T-Carney-Library-Renovation.asp Highlights the difficulties and successes of the transformation … Continue reading →

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The Claire T. Carney Library Addition Arrives with a “Soft Opening” on Jan. 22nd – Join Us for Coffee, Hot Chocolate & Treats at the New Café

Posted on January 21, 2013 by cmcneil

Welcome Back – to Your New Library Space! It’s bright, spacious, and warm, especially near the new fireplaces. Join us for the “Soft Opening” on the first day of the  spring semester, Tuesday, Jan. 22nd. We’ll be waiting for you … Continue reading →

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The Claire T. Carney and UMass Law libraries “Go Live” With New Next Generation Library Systems Alma and Primo – Jan. 22nd, 2013

Posted on January 20, 2013 by cmcneil

The UMass Dartmouth Claire T. Carney Library and UMass Law library are pleased to announce the unveiling of the new library services platform Alma and the search discovery and access system Primo. Selected to be part of an Alma Early Adopter Program, UMass … Continue reading →

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Archives and Special Collections at the UMass Dartmouth Claire T. Carney Library will be closed from December 22, 2012 to January 1st, 2013

Posted on December 20, 2012 by cmcneil

Archives and Special Collections at the Claire T. Carney Library will be closed from December 22 to January 1 due to the library construction project.  The Archives will reopen January 2, 2013.

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Extended 24 Hours Opening for Library Computer Lab Rooms 225 and 226 Thru This Friday

Posted on December 10, 2012 by cmcneil

We are pleased to announce that LIB 225 and LIB 226 (2nd floor computer labs) will remain open 24 hours through this Friday, 12/14/2012. They will return to their regularly scheduled hours Friday afternoon, closing at 5:00 pm. Terrance M. … Continue reading →

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Additional Computer Study Available – Claire T. Carney Library

Posted on December 5, 2012 by cmcneil

LIB-225 and LIB-226 [Computer Labs on the 2nd floor of the Claire T. Carney Library] are now available as additional computer study space. The opening adds 64 computers to the 126 available in the first floor Learning Commons and the … Continue reading →

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Claire T. Carney Library Open 24/7 Starting Sunday, December 2nd at NOON!

Posted on December 1, 2012 by cmcneil

The Claire T. Carney Library will be open continuously from NOON on Sunday December 2 through 1:30 AM on Monday December 17.  This period covers the last days of classes and most of the final exam period.  Regular library services such as circulation/ … Continue reading →

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