Look! Our new carriages that will carry the shelving have arrived! It won’t be long now until we can fill the shelves!
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First week in review
Much progress was made this week. All of the demolition for the second floor staff offices and new restrooms is now complete and the first signs of new walls are appearing already.
The track for the new compact shelving down on B2 has been laid down and the new wood between the track is going in. The carpet will be put back into place next week. There is already a “test carriage” in place to check the track.
Most of the staff have settled into their temporary summer quarters. Moving entire offices was a monumental task all on its own. Be sure to ask at the main service desk as to where folks are located.
Restrooms are scarce at Boatrwight! There is a restroom on B1 still in service and so is one in the MRC. The rest of them are under renovation. The staff restroom came back on line and the handy new “staff cut through” is now complete.
Next week will bring us much more progress. A hearty “thank you” to all who have helped out this week.
May 2 Update
We are so pleased with the progress that RVA construction has been making. We are also very grateful to the UR facilities moving crew. We have a lot of “stuff” and lately we have playing “musical stuff”.
Today the rails to the compact shelving on B2 went in so there is a lot of drilling noise. The shelving carriages will then be installed on the rails, then the shelving on top of that. Upstairs, barriers have gone in and demolition has began in earnest in the former administration office, the quiet study room, the microfilm area, and the former digital production services office. Restroom renovations continue on B1.
The library was a little tropical over the last 24 hours as a chiller supply line was interrupted. There will also be an interruption Thursday morning in the plumbing.
Most of B2 is now usable again and all of the collection should be accessible.
Hopefully we will have some new pictures up later today or in the morning.
May Flowers
So it’s May 1st and a lot has changed, even since last week. The quiet study room is gone, even the ceiling grid has been pulled down. B2 is usable but a portion is blocked off so that the track can be put down for the new compact shelving. The track started going in this afternoon. The B1 restroom is now closed and is under renovation. There is also a large hole that will turn into a window by Jim Gwin’s old office.
Folks are settling into to their new-to-them-temporary digs. There haven’t been too many tears shed. Soon everyone will be back on the grid again with phones (thanks Phil!).
Chest move
Among the items moved was the large Baroque chest from the quiet study room. The chest is now safely down on B1.
What to expect the week of April 30
Demolition will begin in earnest on May 30. The main areas of impact will be the the former study booths on B2 and some work on the first floor. Expect noise and debris in these areas.
Moving of furniture and people will also continue. Major relocation will include the Digital Production Service Unit as well as some other staff from the back office areas of Boatwright. The administration office will also re-locate. Because of phone relocation email may be the best way to communicate with certain people. Ask at the main service desk for new office locations.
We will also be ironing out temporary furniture placement as well as establishing the new microfilm and map areas on B2.
Much more to come! Have a nice weekend!
Renovation Now in Progress
The first two areas of Boatwright have been cleared for pending renovation and construction. Stay tuned to this blog for ongoing updates!
Group Study Rooms and Faculty Study: Unavailable During Summer 2012
Due to the upcoming summer renovations, the Group Study Rooms and the Faculty Study Room will not be available from April 30 – August 24. We apologize for any inconvenience. Due to the construction on the 1st and 2nd floors, library staff will need to use the rooms for temporary office space. Thanks for your understanding!
Microfilm machine move to B2
Hi:
A quick note, the microfilm machines are now located on B2. Signs will be posted. If you need way finding please ask at the Main Service Desk.
Film on the run…
The microfilm from our large cabinets will be in storage for a few weeks. The cabinet will be re-assembled on B2. Stay tuned for details.
