Recently, SLAC cleaned out its library and moved to new digs in a nearby building. I walked past the old space today while working with some colleagues in the same building. At first, I turned past the old library space and headed for the exit. The emptiness of the space caught my attention, and so I decided to turn and snap a photo. I know the library has just moved, but it feels like it’s just gone. My first cubicle at SLAC was just one floor down from the library; it used to be my respite from my boss, a quiet place to catch up on journals or periodicals, or just nap in the corner.
I have yet to check out the new space; I do know that this hallway will never be the same.
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I made it over to the new “library” yesterday. It took about 10 minutes for me to figure out how to get around all of the construction in the way. The librarian – I believe her name is Leslie – was sitting eating lunch at a desk. No books around. They will have *some* books that are frequently used on hand, but most will be in storage and will need to be requested. I was having problems with an internet resource, and she didn’t have access to any computers in the computer building, so we had to walk over to the light fab shop where the library offices are set up. There she took care of all of my problems!
While the books and computers are gone, the reliable and friendly help I’ve come to expect from the SLAC library is still there.