NOTES FROM RAMSEY LIBRARY; 2010-7

Extended Hours

As noted in an earlier issue, was pleased to extend its regular evening hours until 1 AM, Sunday thru Thursday. As the end of the semester and finals approach the library will be offering even later hours beginning Wednesday, December 1. The end-of-semester schedule is as follows:

Wednesday, 12/1 8 AM – 2 AM
Thursday, 12/2 8 AM – 2 AM
Friday, 12/3 8 AM – 9 PM
Saturday, 12/4 10 AM – 9 PM
Sunday, 12/5 1 PM – 2 AM
Monday, 12/6 8 AM – 2 AM
Tuesday, 12/7 8 AM – 2 AM
Wednesday, 12/8 8 AM – 2 AM
Thursday, 12/9 8 AM – 2 AM
Friday, 12/10 8 AM – 9 PM
Saturday, 12/11 10AM – 9 PM
Sunday, 12/12 1 PM – 2 AM
Monday, 12/13 8 AM – 2 AM
Tuesday, 12/14 8 AM -9 PM
Wednesday, 12/15 8 AM – 6 PM

For current hours information please seehttp://bullpup.lib.unca.edu/library/cal/index.html.
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