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We typically will extend the due dates for another 3 days for all patrons and we are much more flexible (typically up to 2 additional weeks) for faculty. If they need more time, have them contact Virginia. They do not have to fill out a form and we will take requests in person or over the phone. The one caveat is if the title has a reservation already put on it for hold during that loan period, but that should be indicated in Aleph (with a (1) next to the item on the side), and I believe a pop-up if you tried to extend into that reserve period. I would be happy to demonstrate if there are further questions.

Thanks,
Scott

Just a reminder to everyone at the SciEng Ref Desk that Chem 1021 and 1022 are in session this summer, and we're starting to get questions about their poster projects. Don't forget about Meghan's indispensable courselib pages, which are referenced in the students' syllabi:

http://courses.lib.umn.edu/page.phtml?page_id=1753
http://courses.lib.umn.edu/page.phtml?page_id=1757

Although there is no transfer button on the new cordless phone, it is still possible to transfer calls, please see our reference desk wiki (phone page) for details:

https://wiki.lib.umn.edu/SciEng/SciEngPhone

I've put together a guide with some options for non-affiliates who would like to find chemistry-related information. There is also a print version that I had Charlie put in the communications kiosk (spinny thing) by the desk.

I have had 2 questions about the Cambridge Structural Database (as a source of crystal structure data) this week so I thought I'd pass along what I know about it. The Chemistry Department's X-ray Crystallography Lab has a license, and people can contact Victor Young (http://www.chem.umn.edu/services/xraylab/) for more information. I am talking to him about partnering on a site-wide license so this may change in the future, but for now, send U of M people there if they want access to crystal structure information.