{"id":40487,"date":"2026-09-30T11:00:47","date_gmt":"2026-09-30T16:00:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/library.missouri.edu\/news\/?p=40487"},"modified":"2026-10-22T09:09:51","modified_gmt":"2026-10-22T14:09:51","slug":"peer-navigator-corner-finding-engineering-library-resources","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/library.missouri.edu\/news\/engineering-library\/peer-navigator-corner-finding-engineering-library-resources","title":{"rendered":"Peer Navigator Corner: Finding Engineering Library Resources"},"content":{"rendered":"

Written by: Isabella Bickhaus<\/strong><\/p>\n

As some students may have noticed, the Engineering Library space housed in Lafferre Hall is being renovated into a new Makerspace and Learning Commons, but all the resources that were previously available in the Engineering Library are still accessible on campus. The renovation project enhances student space. Approximately 75% of the redesigned area will serve as a learning commons, supporting individual and group study, collaboration and student engagement. The remaining 25% will be dedicated to a makerspace supporting hands-on learning, capstone projects and innovation.<\/span><\/p>\n

The first question at the top of your mind might be: where are all the books? For now, all Engineering Library books are in closed stacks at Ellis Library meaning they can be checked out but are not accessible for patrons to take off the shelves themselves. They can easily be put on hold and picked up at the Ellis circulation desk or one of the many available options on campus. What about course textbooks? If you\u2019re looking to get your hands on a physical textbook that your professor has put on reserve, these can be found at the North Service Desk in Ellis (next to the Lowry Mall entrance).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

To access engineering specific software, like MATLAB, SolidWorks, and CAD, students can continue to use them through remote access on their own computers or specific campus desktops. For example, MATLAB can be accessed in Lafferre C1249. Go to the Division of IT\u2019s <\/span>computer lab software directory<\/span><\/a> for more information.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

As for the physical space, the study rooms throughout Lafferre Hall outside the library are still available for use. Of course, students can continue to use the other study rooms on campus and in Ellis Library too. Once renovations are done in the new Makerspace and Learning Commons, the number of study seats will increase, ensuring the space continues to serve as an important \u201cthird space\u201d for engineering students outside the classroom. Engineering tutoring will now take place in the Engineering Student Center (W1026 Lafferre Hall). To find specific tutoring schedules, check <\/span>this website<\/span><\/a>. During renovations, the annual Mad Dash Resume Review will now most likely be held in the Time Capsule Lounge (found in the basement of Lafferre Hall).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

One of the best engineering library resources, the engineering librarian Noel Kopriva, can be reached at <\/span>koprivan@missouri.edu<\/span><\/a> or in her new office space in Ellis Library. For any further questions about engineering library resources\u2014including databases, textbooks, and research\u2014Noel is happy to help.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The renovated space will give engineering students more room to study and collaborate while creating new opportunities for hands-on learning and making. Engineering library collections and services will remain available to students through Ellis Library and other campus and online resources.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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