Goodbye 1970, hello 2008! Library renovation begins

Pictured here is a truckload of broken and obsolete furniture being removed from the upper floor of the library, as renovation begins. Already, the effects of the construction can be seen on the first floor, as the “Pit” has been enclosed in protective plastic to keep dust out.

We’ll be regularly uploading pictures to the Library Commons Flickr account, so everyone can watch the progress. Check back often to see how it’s going!

Library renovation to begin soon!

Have you been wondering when the Library’s second floor will be renovated? Well, wonder no longer– construction is set to begin around May 19th and continue through the summer.

From our director, Dr. D. Russell Bailey, here’s a summary of what will be changed:

About 70% of the public space on the second floor, southern end will be involved in the renovation..

The ranges of book shelves at the southern side (Eaton Avenue side) and eastern side (chapel side) will be replaced with modified compact shelving, providing additional book capacity. The collection from those two ranges of book shelves will remain as before on the second floor and be available following the renovation transition period.

The plaza in front of the library will also be renovated over the summer, but access to the library should continue without interruption.

As can be expected, we’ll have to be patient and deal with some minor inconveniences as the work progresses. In particular, the following portions of PC’s 2nd-floor circulating collection will be affected and unavailable during much of the renovation :

DR441/E75/1969 – HX/314/T676/1973 – south, Eaton St. side shelf ranges
HX/315.5/A6/H6 – PR/5908/025/F5 – east, St. Dominic Chapel side shelf ranges

These call numbers include the following subject areas:

Asian & African history
South American history
American history
All of the social sciences
Political science
Law
Education
Music
Fine arts
Romance languages & literatures
Oriental languages & literatures
Classical languages & literatures
English language and literature (partially)

The remainder of the circulating collection should be accessible without interruption.

PC patrons may continue to request and receive books from all HELIN libraries and via interlibrary loan.

Please contact library staff with questions or needs during this period.

Before you go…Don’t Forget to Return Library Books

Just a reminder to all students to return any library books before you head home for the summer. Library overdue notices go out automatically by email, so if you have received any notices from us about overdue books, please take a final look around your dorm as you are packing up. Library hours thru the remainder of the semester:

Thursday, May 8	8:00 a.m. – 2:00 a.m.
Friday, May 9	8:00 a.m. – 2:00 a.m.
Saturday, May 10	8:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Sunday, May 11	9:00 a.m. – 2:00 a.m.
Monday, May 12	8:00 a.m. – 2:00 a.m.
Tuesday, May 13	8:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.