Look What’s New at the Loop Library

On By Brooke Mix

This summer, our Loop-based library staff undertook several projects to update the library and make improvements to the space. Stop by the Loop Library to check out new manga titles, browse the video game collection in its new location, meet up with a group in the expanded collaboration area, or use one of three Solo Booths. A special shoutout goes to Loop Facility Operations staff who removed and relocated shelving, installed signage, patched and painted. Read on for details and visit us soon on the 10th floor of the DePaul Center (1 East Jackson Blvd).

Floor map of the Loop Library
Areas highlighted in blue note location(s) of changes made to the Loop Library.

Reconfigured Front Area & Featured Collections

The area just beyond the circulation desk has been reconfigured to offer a more welcoming space and easy access to several media collections including Unwind the Mind (our popular reading collection), Faculty Publications, Newspapers & Current Magazines, and Graphic Novels (with over 70 new manga titles). We have also relocated our Blu-ray and DVD collection on shelves across from the video games for easier browsing. Please come and browse these collections and share with staff any thoughts or suggestions for future changes or additions.

Loop Library popular reading collection
Unwind the Mind popular reading collection and lounge chairs to settle in with a good book, facing back toward the circulation desk.
Loop Library video game collection
The video games collection, featuring hundreds of games for current and classic consoles, now located between the popular reading and graphic novels collections.
Loop Library graphic novels collection
The new graphic novels section in the Loop Library is home to the library’s growing manga collection.
Loop Library Newspapers & Current Magazines collection
Newspapers & Current Magazines brought together in a new arrangement to make browsing easier at the Loop Library.

Expanded Collaborative Area

Several rows of shelving have been shifted and relocated to expand the collaborative study area of the library. Key reference works are still located against the wall nearby while allowing for collaborative worktables to be spread across the entire space.

Loop Library collaborative study area
Reconfigured collaborative study area at Loop Library.

Solo Booths

One additional Solo Booth was added for a total of three. Ideal for individual study, phone calls, Zoom meetings, or quiet contemplation, all these booths can be reserved on the library website.

Loop Library two solo booths
Pair of solo booths near the front of the Loop Library.

We thank you for visiting the Loop library and ask you to come check out the new collections we have to offer and the new look of the space. Feel free to ask any librarian or staff member if you have further questions. We can’t wait to see you! For more information about our Loop Library location, check out our website.

All photos courtesy of Jackie Mann, Acquisitions & E-Resources Librarian.

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