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The library and ITS service desks in Neilson have temporarily moved from the ground floor to the first floor while repairs are completed in the ground-floor service area.

Hours for all libraries’ locations

	(10/24) Saturday
Alumnae Gymnasium	24 Hours
Compass Café	11am - 5pm
Hillyer Art Library	10am - 5pm
Josten Performing Arts Library	10am - 5pm
Neilson Library	10am - 5pm
Neilson Library CSP IT Help Desk	12pm - 5pm
Special Collections Reading Room in Neilson Library (308)	10am - 12pm. 1pm - 4:45pm Open House activities- no research

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