Due to lack of compliance with the university’s mask policy the reading room/periodicals section of level 2 has been closed for the remainder of the year. This change was implemented for the safety of library patrons and staff. Plans are in place to close other areas of the building if it becomes necessary. The Library …
Due to COVID-19 the library is limiting access to current BYU students and employees only. The library is renovating sections of the library to improve usability for our patrons. Level 5 (Humanities) No construction at this time. This floor is a temporary “Zoom Zone” for students who need a place to attend online classes, …
On November 23, 2019, Jennifer Ford Paustenbaugh, BYU’s University Librarian, passed away following a long battle with breast cancer. Paustenbaugh left a legacy of making library services and programs more student focused. Her work led to new ways for students to access scholarly resources and to student-focused changes to the library building. The Library …
While the Library is only open to current BYU students and employees, we are happy to announce our new exhibition—Discovery & Wonder: The Harry F. Bruning Collection of Japanese Rare Books and Manuscripts. This is one of the most interesting collections in the L. Tom Perry Special Collections. Jack Stoneman, Associate Professor, Japanese Section Head, …
Limited Access Due to health concerns the Library is limiting access to university employees and students only. You may be asked to show your BYU I.D. when entering the Library. The Library is following the university’s COVID policies including requiring people to wear face coverings (masks), wash hands, and maintain physical distance. You can learn …
Brigham Young University Academic Vice President Shane Reese has announced the appointment of Rick Anderson as university librarian at the Harold B. Lee Library. He succeeds Brian Rennick who has been interim university librarian since December 2019 following the passing of university librarian Jennifer Paustenbaugh in November. The appointment will be effective September 1. Anderson has …
Limited Access Due to health concerns the library is limiting access to university employees and students. You may be asked to show your BYU I.D. when entering the library. Shifting to Virtual Services Effective Friday, March 27, the library building will remain open during regular hours, but all service points will be closed and …
With the changes to campus in response to the COVID-19 virus people are curious about the state of the library. At this time the library will remain open. We will offer limited services, not unlike a semester break or holiday. One notable exception is that the Family History Library will be closed. The Sunday opening …
Update: The planned open house for the new Experiential Studio has been postponed due to health concerns. The Experiential Studio web site, https://guides.lib.byu.edu/cid, is available for faculty who are interested. The Harold B. Lee Library’s new Experiential Studio will hold an open house on Friday, March 27, from 1:00 pm until 4:00 …
Dr. Casey Griffiths presents The First Vision Goes to the Movies! In the 21st Century most people encounter Joseph Smith’s First Vision through the medium of film. How has the First Vision been depicted in film throughout the history of the Church? How did the filmmakers approach the translation of this sacred story from one …