Phase 4: September–February 2001

In Phase 4, the north side of the Second floor (the Journal Room) will be renovated. When complete, we will have a beautiful new semi-circular reading room with natural light and elegant furnishings, three additional reading areas, individual study carrels, two more small group study rooms, a revised journal stack layout and new photocopy room. New carpeting, lighting, and heating and air conditioning will complete the transformation.

What Happened in Feburary

  • Cabell Room closed for renovation. See Circulation Staff for access to older journals
  • February 6: New space open!
  • February 1–5: Move books to First Floor

What Happened in January

  • January 24–31: Move journals back to Second Floor (they will be inaccessible during this time — use online versions or request free ILL); furniture installed
  • January 22: Begin shelving installation
  • Signage installed
  • Carpeting installed
  • Painting and finishing
  • Lights installed

What Happened in December

  • Complete drywall work; windows
  • Network wiring
  • Relocation of firedoors in LINK

What Happened in November

  • Cabell elevator under repair
  • Wall framing complete; drywall begun

What Happened in October

  • Mechanical Room construction work in the LINK
  • Renovation noise

What Happened in September

  • September 25: Begin demolition
  • September 11–22: Vacate Journal Room; construction barrier installed in LINK.