Sturgis Library Summer Renovation Notices

The ground floor of the Sturgis Library (Kennesaw Campus) is closed through the summer for renovations. While the main ground-floor entrance is inaccessible, the library remains open! All essential services have been relocated to the first floor.

The main entrance of Sturgis Library.
The main entrance of Sturgis Library will be closed during the summer.

Temporary Entrances and Exits

Because the main ground-floor entrance is closed, please use one of our two temporary access points located on the first floor:

  • South Entrance: Located on the side of the building facing the Mathematics & Statistics Building.
  • North Entrance: Located on the side of the building facing University Hall.

The north entrance of the Sturgis Library.

South Entrance

The south entrance of Sturgis Library

North Entrance

Relocated Services & Resource Availability

We have moved our information desk to the first floor to ensure your academic needs are met without interruption.

Head to the first floor to access:

  • The Information Desk: Speak with library staff for research assistance and general inquiries.
  • Printing & Scanning: Printers, copiers and scanners are fully operational in their temporary first-floor location. 
  • Item Borrowing: Borrow books, technology, and anatomy models directly from the first-floor Information Desk.
  • Laptops: Students can check out laptops for in library use at the information desk.

Study Room Reservations

Group and individual study rooms on the first and third floors remain fully available throughout the summer.

Note: There will be construction on the third floor, so please expect noise.

Reserve A Study Room

Temporary Closures & Alternative Options

While the renovation is occurring, certain features of the Sturgis Library are completely unavailable this summer.

  • Sturgis Computer Lab: The ground-floor computer lab is unavailable. However, you can access computer labs at other locations across campus.
  • The Williams Rare Book Museum: This space is located on the ground floor and will remain closed for the duration of the renovation.

View the KSU Campus Computer Labs Directory for alternative study spaces near you.

Laptops can be checked out at the information desk.

Need Assistance?

We are here to help you navigate these temporary changes. If you have specific questions about visiting the Sturgis Library this summer, please reach out to our team.

Email: libraryreference@kennesaw.edu

Phone: 470-578-6202