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A skeleton stands at a balcony looking out over the library

We Won't Let Your Studies Calcify

Mandy the Skeleton keeps a watchful eye over the Lied Library.

(Aaron Mayes/UNLV Special Collections)

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Campus News
April 17, 2020
By Aaron Mayes

Campus News
April 17, 2020
By Aaron Mayes

For years, Mandy the Skeleton has helped UNLV students in Lied Library prepare for anatomy and physiology exams. But Mandy has a lot of free time on his hands since the COVID-19 pandemic sent the campus into a remote instruction mode. Here’s a peek at how he’s spending his days, following social distancing guidelines and wearing a mask out in public, as he waits for campus to re-open and students to return.

Skeleton sitting at desk. — While reference requests are being done remotely at ask.library.unlv.edu, Mandy’s still hoping someone stops by the Reference Desk with a question.

Skeleton uses a computer — With nobody coming in for books, Mandy’s watching Tiger King on Netflix at the Circulation Desk.

Skeleton using a computer — With nobody coming in for books, Mandy’s watching Tiger King on Netflix at the Circulation Desk.

Skeleton looking through window — No line at the Book ‘n’ Bean, but he still can’t get a mocha latte.

Skeleton reading through papers — A history buff loves going through Special Collections and Archives materials.

Skeleton laying down and reading — Mandy does a little self-diagnosis.

Skeleton browsing through book shelf — Taking a spin through the stacks.

Skeleton reads from a pile of books

Skeleton feet visible from bottom of restroom stall — Everyone needs a potty break.

Skeleton standing in front of white board with sentence 'Wash your hands!' — Mandy says to wash your hands often.

Skeleton looking through fridge — When it’s time for lunch and the cafe is closed, Mandy might swipe a co-worker’s leftovers.

Skeleton looking at photos — Scanning old family photos in Digital Collections.

Skeleton laying on desk — Someone found a place to nap in the library.

Skeleton going down an escalator

Skeleton looking through window — If only the Makerspace was open, Mandy could 3D print some friends.

Skeleton standing in front of printer — The printer is jammed!

Skeleton standing in front of empty desk — And nobody is around to help.

Skeleton using computer at standing desk

Skeleton sitting on a scanner — When there’s nothing else to do, make a copy.

Topics:

coronavirus

Campus Units:

University Libraries