Renovations Bring Technology and Comfort

During the summer, University Libraries prepared for the start of the new academic year with renovation projects to improve learning and research environments for library users.

Classics Library:

In collaboration with the Classics Department, the front entrance of the Classics Library received a face-lift. The circulation area was remodeled to allow for a more direct route to the stacks and the circulation desk was enlarged. A sound arrier was placed between the circulation area and the quiet reading room. In addition to the functional upgrades, the appearance was vastly improved with more modern furniture, including Pompeian red chairs.

College of Applied Science Library (CAS):

University Libraries opened its fourth Info Commons with the addition of the CAS Library Info Commons consisting of 16 computer workstations. Not only does this new facility put technology at the front door of a library that serves technology programs, but it also frees up room to create a new book area and to move the microform collection to a more appropriate location. This project was a joint effort of University Libraries and the College of Applied Science and was chiefly funded by an ITIE competitive grant award.

Curriculum Resources Center (CRC):

In order to improve access to the computer lab, a bank of 18 computers previously located in room 609 at the rear of the library was moved to the production lab space adjacent to the circulation desk, transforming the lab into an Info Commons offering a greater level of service. The new proximity to the library’s central service point allows for increased instructional, informational, and technical support. With the creation of the InfoCommons, room 609 now houses an additional 10,000 education materials once located in Langsam Library. Virtually, the CRC received an upgrade with redesign of its Web site.

Geology-Mathematics-Physics Library:

In June, the Mathematics Library, previously located in Old Chemistry, was relocated and incorporated into the Geology-Physics Library in Braunstein. The new consolidation provides improved library services and space for mathematics faculty and students. The entire matematics collection is in place and a new Info Commons was developed to serve all geology, mathematics, and physics users! In addition, new carpet was installed, new signs were hung, and the facility received a fresh coat of paint. The library’s Web site also received a makeover that incorporated the mathematics collection and an updated design.

The UC community is enouraged to “check-out” these improved facilities.

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