The UCI Libraries are implementing a phased reopening plan to support research and instruction.
We have received approval to move from Phase 1 to Phase 2a. Dates for movement to future phases are unknown and will be in alignment with campus and public health guidance.
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Phase 1: Buildings Closed, staff working remotely (Mid-March through early July)
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Phase 2 – July/August
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Approved: July 20 - Some library staff return to prepare for Phase 2. Patrons can start making requests for books during the week of July 27 for pick-up during the week of August 3.
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Approved: August 3 (Phase 2a): Start paging/pick-up services for library materials at Langson Library front door or curbside in Lot 2 (Science Library, OC&SEAA, and select MRC materials may also be picked up at Langson). NOTE: The library buildings remain closed to the public; pickup services by appointment occur outdoors.
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Phase 2b (Date TBD – based on campus guidance): Open Libraries Gateway Study Center
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Phase 3 – (Dates TBD – based on campus Guidance)
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Phase 3a:
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Open limited study space in main library buildings in preparation for fall quarter.
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Closed Stacks. HathiTrust ETAS materials available online. Non-HathiTrust ETAS items available for paging/pick-up in library buildings and curbside.
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Phase 3b:
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Additional study seats added spaces opened for study.
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Phase 3c: This phase will likely not happen until remote instruction ends.
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Open Stacks.
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All study spaces reopened.
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More information
Questions or comments? Please contact Kristine Ferry, Head, Access & Operations, at kferry@uci.edu.