May Flowers

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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!).

What to expect the week of April 30

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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!

Mount Microfilm

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In order to prepare for our summer renovation, staff have been working to remove redundant material from the collection. After working on portions of the microfilm collection on Friday, here’s the resulting pile of discards.

Furnishings, Fabrics, and Colors

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We are getting close to finalizing the details of our new areas. We know that our users will be most impacted by the new study spaces on the first and second floors. We are lucky to be working with Pye Interiors www.pyeinteriors.com. They have so much experience working with education institutions and they really listen to what we have to say on our users’ behalf.

We have taken away major themes and ideas from feedback that we have solicited through focus groups, received as suggestions, and through our observation studies. Clue: we know to have lots of access to power! We also know you need plenty of multi-functioning and varying spaces.

To all of you who have made suggestions and helped us in our focus groups, thanks! You will see real evidence of your input later this summer and into fall!