It’s funny how you can work in a place for years and then suddenly notice a new detail in the building. If you study or do research in the periodicals section of the library you may or may not have noticed that the ceiling is higher at the north end than at the south. In …
If you spend a lot of time in the library you will start to recognize some very important people. Here’ s a hint, look for the blue gloves and the spray cleaner. The library is supported by Physical Facilities who provide custodial services. They are the reason we have such a pleasant environment to study …
First off let’s set the record (no pun intended) straight. The library loves technology. We offer streaming audio, we check out music CDs, we have migrated the library tour from cassette tapes to CDs to MP3 players and now you can use your smart phone to grab QR codes and follow the tour that way. …
Most people know that you can watch videos in the Media Center on level 4. You can also check out videos for quick viewing. And the library hosts a streaming video service called Byugle that you can access on campus. But what you might not know is that the library will help you make movies. …
As we post this blog it is almost 11:00 pm and yet the library is still open. Why? Well, because we know sometimes you just need time to study away from roommates, TVs and other distractions. So if you ever need space chances are we’ve got a place for you. Check our hours at http://www.lib.byu.edu/hours.php …
The library is a big rambling building. Lots of people like it. We understand that people come here for a variety of reasons. We’ve seen that different sections of the library have different personalities and that sometimes those personalities change. The periodicals area is a good example. For years it was rumored that people went …
Anyone visiting the Family History Library on level 2 will see the rows of microfilm readers. The library has millions of items in microfilm and microfiche formats. We understand why you might ask, “Why not just use digital resources?” It’s a fair question. There are a couple of reasons. First, not everything is available online. …
Every school has its symbols–the mascot, the official seal or crest, and of course the team logo. There are honorary symbols: Tulane has a presidential mace and Columbia’s Law Library has the Crown of King’s College. Here in the Lee library we think we have a good symbol for BYU. We have the worn steps. …
Egypt is in the news today and we were curious to know how far is Cairo from BYU? The Internet has resources that tell us it’s about 7044 miles, or 11,336 kms. We found it would take about 20 to 22 hours to fly there and it would cost over $1,200. All good to know. …