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<\/a>From left, University Librarian, Cynthia Archer,\u00a0 student ambassador, Jaclyn Volkhammer, and Glendon Principal, Kenneth McRoberts, cut the ceremonial ribbon and unveil Frost Library\u2019s new Fireside Reading Room<\/strong><\/p>\nFaculty, staff, students and donors attending the unveiling were the first to see the former \u201cReserves Room\u201d transformed into a multi-modular, student-centred space. The aptly named \u201cFireside Reading Room\u201d boasts a comfortable seating area nestled around a fireplace, four large collaborative study spaces and a bank of eight additional computer carrels.<\/p>\n
In an effort to make the space more conducive to the evolving needs of York's 21st-century students, open dialogues and student focus groups were conducted. Under the leadership of\u00a0Architect Michael Guido and Project Manager Sean Thibeault,\u00a0work on renovating the space\u00a0began in\u00a0last spring.<\/p>\n
The Leslie Frost Library was York's first<\/em> library and has been an integral part of both the Glendon and York communities for the past five decades.<\/p>\n McRoberts welcomed guests to the reception with his opening remarks. \u201cI\u2019ve known many libraries over my life. I\u2019ve spent a great deal of time in them and have developed a real love for libraries,\u201d McRoberts explained. \u201cBut there\u2019s no library that is more loveable than this one. This is a library that has really contributed to the community, which is appreciated by the community, and has a very special place at Glendon.\u201d<\/p>\n Volkhammer spoke about what the renovated space will mean to Glendon's students. \u201cMy favourite\u00a0part of the renovation is the fireplace and the seats around it. Frost [Library] already seems like my home on campus \u2013 I think I probably spend more time in the library than in residence! It\u2019s fitting that there\u2019s a room like this. It wouldn't seem out of place in your home.\u201d<\/p>\n Archer spoke of the continued commitment by the York University Libraries\u00a0to refreshing the student experience at Frost Library. \"We are committed to revitalizing Frost Library's welcoming atmosphere as funds become available,\" Archer said. \"The creation of the Fireside Reading Room is just a start. Our vision for Frost Library is to completely renovate the first floor so we can continue to serve a student population with diverse learning styles and technological needs.\u201d<\/p>\n The first phase of the renovation was made possible because of York University Libraries\u2019 donors.<\/p>\n To conclude the reception a video titled \u201cRediscover Frost Library\u201d was screened. The video features Glendon alumni and\u00a0Faculty of Liberal\u00a0Arts & Professional Studies\u00a0Professors Emeriti John Lennox \u201967, J. Paul Grayson \u201967, Bob Drummond \u201967, and current Glendon students, Emma Price, Drew Pinkerton and Alexandra Tangorra. The six reminisce about their first impressions of Frost Library, with memories that span five decades. They discuss how the renovated space will\u00a0affect a new generation of learners.<\/p>\n