The UT, Knoxville campus is dotted with signs featuring Smokey in a hard hat and warnings of “Renovations Ahead!” There’s so much construction underway, that UTK has become a “cone zone.”

The library is no exception. Renovations are underway to the John C. Hodges Main Library and to the Music Library’s temporary home in the Humanities building. Summer visitors to the library will encounter changes to the following areas.

Commons Renovation. The popular Commons in the Hodges Library will undergo major renovations this summer. Virtually the entire 2nd floor will be under construction. Renovations begin May 10 and will be done in stages for the least disruption. Visit commons.utk.edu for temporary locations of 2nd floor services.

Hodges Room 120. Special Collections (121 Hodges Library) is expanding into the former quiet study area in 120 Hodges Library. Students are encouraged to seek out the library’s other designated quiet study areas, which include the remainder of the 1st floor and the entire 4th and 5th floors.

Music Library. The Music Library will vacate its temporary home in G62-65 Humanities and Social Sciences Building from May 25 until approximately August 16. During the summer closure, Music Library materials will only be available via a paging service. Music Library staff will still be available by phone, email or appointment. Visit the Music Library web site (www.lib.utk.edu/music) for more information.