Move to 3 East

Construction on 3 East

The Main Library’s East Wing is currently undergoing renovations to support the relocation of the MSU Libraries Murray & Hong Special Collections to the third floor. Previously located in the basement of the Main Library, the Special Collections holds over 500,000 printed works, numerous manuscript and archival collections, and an extensive collection of ephemera. Renovations include the installation of climate control and fire suppression systems for additional protection of our valuable collection materials. The relocation will also provide the opportunity for Special Collections staff to more closely collaborate, as it will be the first time the unit is co-located, enabling further work together. To accommodate this move, which includes hundreds of thousands of delicate and valuable materials, the Libraries has paused select services.

Services Impacted Starting on Aug. 12, 2024:

• The MSU Libraries’ Reading Room will be closed.
• Special Collections instruction and programming will be put on hold.
• Special Collections material will be unavailable.  

Key Takeaway

• Access to our Special Collections will be closed for about 16 weeks beginning mid-August, which especially impacts faculty who use these materials for research and classes that use these materials for instruction.