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Rush Rhees Library

EileenF — 2014-02-14T19:27:01Z

Renamed to "University of Rochester/Rush Rhees Library"

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EileenF — 2013-06-30T23:20:56Z

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- The River Campus ["University of Rochester/Tunnel System" tunnel system] can be entered through the ground floor. The ground floor also includes a cafe called [http://www.campusdish.com/en-US/CSNE/Rochester/Locations/Connections.htm Connections] that sells local products from ["Coffee Connection"], ["Hedonist Artisan Chocolates"], ["California Rollin'"], and ["Savoia's"].	+ The River Campus ["University of Rochester/Tunnel System" tunnel system] can be entered through the ground floor.
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	+ + '''Food''' + + Located on the ground floor near the Library Road entrance is a cafe called [http://www.campusdish.com/en-US/CSNE/Rochester/Locations/Connections.htm Connections]. It sells local products from ["Coffee Connection"], ["Hedonist Artisan Chocolates"], ["California Rollin'"], and ["Savoia's"].

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EileenF — 2013-06-30T23:19:52Z

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EileenF — 2012-03-19T11:50:53Z

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EileenF — 2012-03-19T01:10:46Z

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EileenF — 2012-03-19T01:09:30Z

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EileenF — 2012-03-14T18:48:15Z

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EileenF — 2012-03-14T18:47:52Z

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EileenF — 2012-03-08T03:09:42Z

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EileenF — 2012-03-01T19:35:08Z

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	+ If at any point you require a wheelchair, you can ask the circulation desk and they will provide one. +

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EileenF — 2012-02-28T20:24:15Z

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- * [http://www.library.rochester.edu/robbins/home Russell Hope Robbins Library] - Medieval studies (fourth floor)	+ * [http://www.library.rochester.edu/robbins/home Rossell Hope Robbins Library] - Medieval studies (fourth floor)

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EileenF — 2012-02-26T20:43:54Z

locations of smaller libraries

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- * [http://www.library.rochester.edu/artmusic/home Art and Music Library] - * [http://www.library.rochester.edu/bgil/home Business & Government Information Library] - * [http://www.lib.rochester.edu/index.cfm?PAGE=169 Dept. of Rare Books, Special Collections & Preservation] - * [http://www.library.rochester.edu/gleason/home Gleason Library] - Not really a library per se but a collaborative study space. - * [http://www.library.rochester.edu/kcenglish/home Koller-Collins Center for English Studies] - * [http://www.library.rochester.edu/mmc/home Multimedia Center] - * [http://www.library.rochester.edu/nmc/home Newspaper and Microform Center] - * [http://www.library.rochester.edu/robbins/home Russell Hope Robbins Library] - Medieval studies	+ * [http://www.library.rochester.edu/artmusic/home Art and Music Library] - Ground floor + * [http://www.library.rochester.edu/bgil/home Business & Government Information Library] (BGIL, pronounced "bigle") - Second floor, through the Great Hall + * [http://www.lib.rochester.edu/index.cfm?PAGE=169 Dept. of Rare Books, Special Collections & Preservation] - Second floor + * [http://www.library.rochester.edu/gleason/home Gleason Library] - Not really a library per se but a collaborative study space (first floor). + * [http://www.library.rochester.edu/kcenglish/home Koller-Collins Center for English Studies] - Fourth floor + * [http://www.library.rochester.edu/mmc/home Multimedia Center] - Ground floor + * [http://www.library.rochester.edu/nmc/home Newspaper and Microform Center] - Shares space with BGIL + * [http://www.library.rochester.edu/robbins/home Russell Hope Robbins Library] - Medieval studies (fourth floor)

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EileenF — 2012-02-26T20:27:04Z

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EileenF — 2012-02-26T19:40:19Z

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EileenF — 2012-02-25T18:13:25Z

Clarifying the accessibility situation

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- The fourth floor hallway has a raised level that requires a small staircase. There is a ramp but this editor has seen an individual in a motorized scooter struggle with it.	+ The fourth floor hallway has a raised level that requires a small staircase. There is a wood ramp but it's very narrow and this contributor has seen an individual in a motorized scooter struggle with it.

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EileenF — 2012-02-25T18:09:30Z

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- '''Rush Rhees Library''' is the main ["Libraries" library] at the ["University of Rochester"] ["University of Rochester/River Campus" River Campus]. (See others [http://www.library.rochester.edu/all-libraries here]. Note that several are located within Rush Rhees itself.) It contains nearly three million books on 42 miles of shelving and was dedicated in 1930 as one of the first buildings of the River Campus. An addition completed in 1970 wraps around the original building's back and parts of its sides, and is of a more open, modern style that compliments the original Greek Revival.	+ '''Rush Rhees Library''' is the main ["Libraries" library] at the ["University of Rochester"] ["University of Rochester/River Campus" River Campus]. It contains nearly three million books on 42 miles of shelving and was dedicated in 1930 as one of the first buildings of the River Campus. An addition completed in 1970 wraps around the original building's back and parts of its sides, and is of a more open, modern style that compliments the original Greek Revival. + + The River Campus ["University of Rochester/Tunnel System" tunnel system] can be entered through the ground floor.
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- More than any other landmark, Rush Rhees Library enjoys iconic status in the University of Rochester community, ["Monroe County"], and the academic world at large. It is the focal point of the River Campus and appears on many UR publications, particularly the classic view from the ["George Eastman" Eastman Quadrangle]. For many, it is the symbol of the University itself.	+ More than any other landmark, Rush Rhees Library enjoys iconic status in the University of Rochester community, ["Monroe County"], and the academic world at large. It is the focal point of the River Campus and appears on many UR publications, particularly the classic view from the ["George Eastman" Eastman Quadrangle]. For many, it is the symbol of the University.
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EileenF — 2012-02-25T18:04:02Z

+ wheelchair accessibility and info about smaller libraries within RRL

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- More than any other landmark, Rush Rhees Library enjoys iconic status in the University of Rochester community, ["Monroe County"], and the academic world at large. It is the focal point of the River Campus and appears on many UR publications, particularly the classic view from the ["George Eastman" Eastman Quadrangle]. For many, it is the symbol of the University.	+ More than any other landmark, Rush Rhees Library enjoys iconic status in the University of Rochester community, ["Monroe County"], and the academic world at large. It is the focal point of the River Campus and appears on many UR publications, particularly the classic view from the ["George Eastman" Eastman Quadrangle]. For many, it is the symbol of the University itself. + + '''Libraries''' + + In addition to the main Rush Rhees Library itself, the building also houses several smaller specialty libraries. They are as follows: + + * [http://www.library.rochester.edu/artmusic/home Art and Music Library] + * [http://www.library.rochester.edu/bgil/home Business & Government Information Library] + * [http://www.lib.rochester.edu/index.cfm?PAGE=169 Dept. of Rare Books, Special Collections & Preservation] + * [http://www.library.rochester.edu/kcenglish/home Koller-Collins Center for English Studies] + * [http://www.library.rochester.edu/mmc/home Multimedia Center] + * [http://www.library.rochester.edu/nmc/home Newspaper and Microform Center] + * [http://www.library.rochester.edu/robbins/home Russell Hope Robbins Library] - Medieval studies + + Each of these libraries has their own hours - see the websites.
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- The [http://www.lib.rochester.edu/index.cfm?PAGE=169 Department of Rare Books, Special Collections & Preservation] holds two to four ["Museums" exhibits] each year which are open to the public during the department's regular hours. Past exhibits have included ["Claude Bragdon"], the artwork of [wiki:wikipedia: "Kenneth Patchen"], children's pop-up books, and the world's largest collection of AIDS posters.	+ The Department of Rare Books holds two to four ["Museums" exhibits] each year which are open to the public during the department's regular hours. Past exhibits have included ["Claude Bragdon"], the artwork of [wiki:wikipedia: "Kenneth Patchen"], children's pop-up books, and the world's largest collection of AIDS posters.
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	+ '''Wheelchair Accessibility''' + + Rush Rhees Library is wheelchair accessible through the ground-floor Library Road entrance. Navigating the building, however, can be complicated. To get to the first floor, take the elevator located to your right, by the bathrooms behind Connections Cafe. You will end up in Gleason Library. As this elevator does not offer public access to the second through fourth floors, you will have to leave Gleason and head towards the circulation desk and use the elevator there. + + The fourth floor hallway has a raised level that requires a small staircase. There is a ramp but this editor has seen an individual in a motorized scooter struggle with it. +
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EileenF — 2012-02-23T23:05:32Z

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EileenF — 2012-02-23T23:03:11Z

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EileenF — 2012-02-23T18:54:44Z

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- '''Rush Rhees Library''' is the ["Libraries" library] at the ["University of Rochester"] ["University of Rochester/River Campus" River Campus]. It contains nearly three million books on 42 miles of shelving and was dedicated in 1930 as one of the first buildings of the River Campus. An addition completed in 1970 wraps around the original building's back and parts of its sides, and is of a more open, modern style that compliments the original Greek Revival.	+ '''Rush Rhees Library''' is the main ["Libraries" library] at the ["University of Rochester"] ["University of Rochester/River Campus" River Campus]. (See others [http://www.library.rochester.edu/all-libraries here]. Note that several are located within Rush Rhees itself.) It contains nearly three million books on 42 miles of shelving and was dedicated in 1930 as one of the first buildings of the River Campus. An addition completed in 1970 wraps around the original building's back and parts of its sides, and is of a more open, modern style that compliments the original Greek Revival.

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EileenF — 2012-02-23T18:48:27Z

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- In 1973 an examination conducted of the chime concluded that most of the bells were beyond repair or tuning. The Hopeman family subsequently paid for the purchase and installation of the Hopeman Memorial Carillon, which was officially dedicated in December. Today, the carillon still sounds the Westminster chimes every fifteen minutes and can be played by the students of the Carillon Society. ["Music Scene" Concerts] by professional visiting carillonneurs are offered every Monday at 7:00PM in July and can be heard on the Eastman Quad. Its fifty bells are audible up to three-quarters a mile away with no amplification.	+ In 1973 an examination conducted of the chime concluded that most of the bells were beyond repair or tuning. The Hopeman family subsequently paid for the purchase and installation of the Hopeman Memorial Carillon, which was officially dedicated in December. Today, the carillon still sounds the Westminster chimes every fifteen minutes and can be played by the students of the Carillon Society. ["Music Scene" Concerts] by professional visiting carillonneurs are offered every Monday at 7:00PM in July and can be heard on the Eastman Quad. One of only seven carillons in New York State, its fifty bells are audible up to three-quarters a mile away with no amplification.

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EileenF — 2012-02-23T17:56:34Z

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EileenF — 2012-02-23T17:26:42Z

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- '''Rush Rhees Library''' is the ["Libraries" library] at the ["University of Rochester"] ["University of Rochester/River Campus" River Campus]. It contains nearly three million books on 42 miles of shelving and was dedicated in 1930 as one of the original buildings of the River Campus. An addition completed in 1970 wraps around the original building's back and parts of its sides, and is of a more open, modern style.	+ '''Rush Rhees Library''' is the ["Libraries" library] at the ["University of Rochester"] ["University of Rochester/River Campus" River Campus]. It contains nearly three million books on 42 miles of shelving and was dedicated in 1930 as one of the first buildings of the River Campus. An addition completed in 1970 wraps around the original building's back and parts of its sides, and is of a more open, modern style that compliments the original Greek Revival.
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- The [http://www.lib.rochester.edu/index.cfm?PAGE=169 Department of Rare Books, Special Collections & Preservation] holds two ["Museums" exhibits] each year which are open to the public during the department's regular hours. Past exhibits have included ["Claude Bragdon"], the artwork of [wiki:wikipedia: "Kenneth Patchen"], children's pop-up books, and the world's largest collection of AIDS posters.	+ Rush Rhees Library was named after the University's third president, Rush Rhees, a former Baptist minister. A personal friend of ["George Eastman"], it was during President Rhees's administration that the ["Eastman School of Music"], the ["University of Rochester Medical Center"], and the River Campus were built and UR became the research university it is today.
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- More than any other landmark, Rush Rhees Library enjoys iconic status in the University of Rochester community, ["Monroe County"], and the academic world at large. It is the focal point of the River Campus and appears on many UR publications, particularly the classic view from the Eastman Quad. Rush Rhees Library was named after the University's third president, Rush Rhees, a former Baptist minister. A personal friend of ["George Eastman"], it was during President Rhees's administration that the ["Eastman School of Music"], the ["University of Rochester Medical Center"], and the River Campus were built and UR became the research university it is today.	+ More than any other landmark, Rush Rhees Library enjoys iconic status in the University of Rochester community, ["Monroe County"], and the academic world at large. It is the focal point of the River Campus and appears on many UR publications, particularly the classic view from the Eastman Quad. For many, it is the symbol of the University. + + '''Exhibits''' + + The [http://www.lib.rochester.edu/index.cfm?PAGE=169 Department of Rare Books, Special Collections & Preservation] holds two to four ["Museums" exhibits] each year which are open to the public during the department's regular hours. Past exhibits have included ["Claude Bragdon"], the artwork of [wiki:wikipedia: "Kenneth Patchen"], children's pop-up books, and the world's largest collection of AIDS posters. + + Exhibits relating to the University's history can also found in the Great Hall. Past themes have included the history of women at the University, the River Campus architectural drawings of John Wenrich, and the Hopeman Chimes and Carillon. The Great Hall exhibits are changed twice a year. + + '''Hopeman Carillon''' + + The 186-foot tall tower of Rush Rhees Library initially held the Hopeman Memorial Chimes, gifted to the University in 1930 by the children of Arendt Hopeman in his memory. They contained seventeen bells. + + In 1973 an examination conducted of the chime concluded that most of the bells were beyond repair or tuning. The Hopeman family subsequently paid for the purchase and installation of the Hopeman Memorial Carillon, which was officially dedicated in December. Today, the carillon still sounds the Westminster chimes every fifteen minutes and can be played by the students of the Carillon Society. ["Music Scene" Concerts] by professional visiting carillonneurs are offered every Monday at 7:00PM in July and can be heard on the Eastman Quad. The bells can are audible up to three-quarters a mile away with no amplification. + + A chime has fewer than 23 bells. A carillon has 23 bells or more, arranged in chromatic series, played from a touch-sensitive keyboard (North American definition). +
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- '''Rush Rhees Library''' is the ["Libraries" library] at the ["University of Rochester"] ["University of Rochester/River Campus" River Campus]. It contains nearly three million books on 42 miles of shelving and was dedicated in 1930 as one of the original buildings of the River Campus. A large addition was completed in 1970.	+ '''Rush Rhees Library''' is the ["Libraries" library] at the ["University of Rochester"] ["University of Rochester/River Campus" River Campus]. It contains nearly three million books on 42 miles of shelving and was dedicated in 1930 as one of the original buildings of the River Campus. An addition completed in 1970 wraps around the original building's back and parts of its sides, and is of a more open, modern style.
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