Library Building Renovation 2021 -- and so it began…

 Library Building Renovation 2021 -- and so it began… 

Planning for a renovation is never easy, especially for a library that has been in operation for over 100 years. A major part of the planning process was to determine which furnishings and materials to keep. We were grateful to have faculty members that took the time to review materials in their field and gave us some recommendations. 

 Over several months, library staff, student workers, and facility workers put in a massive effort to pack up library assets. Thousands of books and other materials were packed and placed in storage. Hundreds of shelves had to be cleared and dismantled. Some were stored and will be reassembled after the renovation is complete. Others were sent to non-profit organizations or discarded.  

 

In May, library staff moved to our temporary location in the Dakota Building at 306 E St. Joe.  There is not have enough space for our remaining print materials, so the vast majority was boxed up and placed in storage. Fortunately, some departments made space and volunteered to house a few of our books during the renovation.  A big thank you to Vladimir Sobolev & Connie Krosschell (Physics 227), Laurie Anderson & Nathaniel Fox (PRL), Johnica Morrow (Surbeck 143), Travis Walker & Joshua Adeniran (CBEC 201), Margaret Smallbrock & Aaron Grimm (CBEC 1104), Bryce Tellmann (CB 311), and Krishnan Veluswamy (CAPE) for ensuring these materials will be available for use!