Academic Commons Refresh Almost Finished!
August 22, 2025
The Academic Commons in the Mary Church Terrell Main Library has a new look for the fall semester, including new carpet, updated seating, and new service locations.
- The Research Help Desk is a new permanent location near the circulation desk and the quilt.
- The CIT Helpdesk is in a new permanent location next to study room 112A.
- The Writing and Speaking Centers have not moved, and reopen for the fall semester on August 27.
- The KIC scanner is now located next to the microfilm reader near the Research and Instruction offices.
- New books, faculty publications, and current periodicals are now located in Reader's Row right outside Azariah's.
- External monitors are available on tables throughout the Commons.
- Azariah's Cafe is in the same location and resumes regular semester hours the week of August 25.
- The Campus Store is now located inside Azariah's Cafe, and has expanded service hours for two weeks beginning on Monday, August 25.
Most of the summer construction is complete, but a few services and amenities will take more time to return to the floor.
- Black and white printing is offline until Monday, August 25. In the meantime, print in the Science Center Perlik Commons.
- Color printing is offline until mid-fall when a new color printer arrives. In the meantime, use the Art Library's color printer.
- Desktop computers need additional wiring, and should be available by Wednesday, August 27. In the meantime, check out a circulation laptop.
- Group study room 101A is currently unavailable.