Over the coming weeks, the HSHSL team will be conducting a weeding and shifting project on the fifth floor. This work is part of our ongoing effort to refresh the physical collection, ensure materials remain relevant, and make it easier for users to navigate the stacks. 

During this project, HSHSL librarians will carefully review and remove materials that are no longer a good fit (literally and metaphorically). As space is freed, remaining books will be shifted and redistributed to create space and improve browsing. For a temporary period, shelves may look unusual: some sections may appear partially empty or in transition while this work is underway. While it may be tempting to “spruce up” the shelves when you pass them, please leave everything as-is to allow the weeding team to properly assess the available space. 

Access to materials will remain available throughout the project. If you have trouble locating an item or need assistance, members of the HSHSL team are always happy to help at the service desk. 

Weeding teams will be mindful of noise as the fifth floor is a quiet space, but please be patient as some conversation is necessary for this project. If you have noise concerns, please stop by the Information Services desk for earplugs or headphones. Or try the third or fourth floors while teams are working on this project.  

Thank you for your patience as we work to improve the fifth-floor stacks and create a more usable, welcoming collection for our community.