Project Overview
• Scope of the Building Project
• Renderings of the New Library

• Knowledge Commons
• Automated Retrieval Center (ARC)
• Electronic Education Center: High Tech Teaching Laboratories
• Small Group Studies
• Grand Reading Room
• Special Collections Reading and Research Room
• Advanced Technology Studio
• Cyber Cafe
• Building Upgrades
• Funding

• Growth Statistics
• Library at a Glance
• History of the Library

Collections / Services

SUMMARY: May 2008

Okland Construction is currently working rapidly on both interior and site work around the library.

Levels 4 and 5 are nearly complete including paint, carpet and new electrical systems. The Rare Book vault on Level 4 is complete and the library is specifying shelving requirements for the area.

Level 3 has been painted and floor work is taking place.

Levels 1 and 2 are still being framed and dry walled and should be wrapping up in Early June.

On the exterior of the building, the roof garden on top of the Automated Retrieval Center has its pavers installed and planting will take place shortly.

On the West side of the library, the new roundabout and pay parking lot entrance are taking shape.

COLLECTIONS LOCATIONS
All collections have been consolidated on Levels 1 and 2.

On Level 1, you will find A-DK, Juvenile, Curriculum, Q-Z monographs, maps, microfilm, and documents; and on Level 2, DL-PZ, current periodicals, TL-Z journals, Deweys, and oversized books.

The Browsing Collection has been relocated to the second floor lobby near the west entrance, outside of TACC .


RENDERINGS OF NEW LIBRARY
Curious about what the library will look like once it's renovated? We've posted renderings and images to help you envision the final look and function.

MORE CONSTRUCTION PHOTOS POSTED
We continue to update the Photos and Videos link with new photos documenting the construction project.

STUDY SPACE
Study space has been rearranged but is not disappearing. Ask at a reference desk for directions to available study space. Also check beneath both light wells in the 1996 building.