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On October 25, Library Deans from across the state visited Fort Hays State University to see the progress of the Forsyth Library renovation. The tour was led by Dave Worthington and Steve Cramer from PGAV Architects, accompanied by Ginger Williams,… Continue Reading →

While the staff at Forsyth Library talk about the library and the renovation every day, our friends at the Fort Hays State University Foundation have been keeping up with every detail of this project to help spread the word too.… Continue Reading →

Demolition is still underway in Forsyth Library. The crane has been busy for the last two weeks moving large amounts of debris from tearing out the drywall, ducts, and materials from the former hallway of offices on lower level. Each… Continue Reading →

Life for FHSU students looks a little different this year. Why? Well, Forsyth Library is under renovation, and our facility has limited access. One of the biggest things missing is the dedicated study rooms and open spaces for students to… Continue Reading →

It’s hard to not be curious when driving by a construction site, wishing to see a sneak peek of the progress going on inside. Well, today is your lucky day! Get a behind the scenes tour from Ginger Williams, Dean… Continue Reading →

When you hear that Forsyth Library is open during construction, what does that actually mean? Take a tour with Ginger Williams, Dean of Library Services, to know what to expect for the Fall 2024 semester.    

For the fall semester, these are the operational updates the FHSU community will need to know about Forsyth Library: What to expect from Forsyth Library this fall: Limited access to Forsyth Library will be available starting Monday, August 19th. The… Continue Reading →

On August 8, 2024, a major milestone was made on the Forsyth Library Renovation. Crews cut through layers of roofing material above the south stairwell to prepare for the skylight that will serve as a column of light above the… Continue Reading →

Libraries are for everyone, and the renovation will align the physical building with the organizational values that Forsyth Library upholds. In addition to all the spaces that promote student success and lifelong learning, several spaces were designed specifically with accessibility… Continue Reading →

Library instruction has a positive impact on student success (Gaha, Hinnefeld & Pellegrino, 2018; Bowles-Terry, 2012; Wong and Cmor, 2011). Librarians at Forsyth Library collaborate with instructors to provide library instruction, teaching information literacy, research skills, and lifelong learning skills… Continue Reading →