First Floor Renovation Update
All approvals for the renovations to Scott Library first floor have been signed off and a contractor has been selected to commence work in January, pending the issue of the Purchase Order. A great deal of preliminary work has taken place to facilitate the arrival of the contractor to the site:
Map Library
Furniture and shelving in the Map library has been re organized to make room for a small amount of room to be incorporated into the renovation staff space. Some of the furniture, original to the building was in such a fragile state that it was decided to replace the atlas stands with newer shelving. Some collections have been moved into other storage areas to accommodate current collections. The update layout allows for better site lines, more flexible shelving arrangements and removes study from a dark and unmanageable alcove.
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Media Archives, 107
The extensive collection of film, a substantial portion of SMIL holdings has been transferred to
Staff Lunchroom, 107A
Now empty of furniture, the staff lunchroom awaits demolition. The new temporary lunchroom has been relocated to the fifth floor. A new lunchroom and update kitchen are planned for the same space. Made smaller to allow for the addition of a boardroom/meeting room installation, the new staff lunchroom will be renewed with new floor covering, and other amenities.
Construction should commence shortly and the completion date is slated for May 21, that’s