We're open!

The main entrance to the library is now open! Both the Loyola entrance and the Notre Dame entrance from the bridge are accessible to patrons The main floor, including the main floor addition, is up and running with all circulation services operational. We've got all of our shelving and most of our furniture in, and the rest is expected shortly. Come look at what's new, browse our periodicals, new acquisitions, and special displays as part of the first exciting days of the 07-08 school year!

We've Moved

The first floor of the library is open for business. The library is wide open as all the furniture hasn't been delivered yet, but it looks beautiful and things are running smoothly. You still come in the entrance on the lower level but are directed up to the top three levels as the lower level is closed. The addition should open in September. The photo to the left shows the new public services/circulation desk.

Media Services is now located within the customer services area. Please see them with any media questions.

Here are the new reference / information desk and the new reference stacks. The entire first floor is now much brighter than it was prior to renovation.

Here is a view looking across the floor from the display unit for new books. This display is near the doors going out into the level one addition. The addition is still closed to the public at the moment, but should be open within the next couple of weeks.

Getting closer.....

Take a look at what is going on in and out of the library:

Check out the windows, aren't they great. They've installed almost all of them now. They have also laid the concrete base for where the steps will go.

They are starting the furnishings on the first floor. The ceilings are in and everything is looking clean. They've closed the bathroom on the lower level so the girls room is on the second floor and the boys room is on the third floor on the south side of the building.

Snapping Turtle Eggs

Look at Mrs. Turtle. She's laying eggs in our garden. Each spring she lays a big nest of eggs. We have yet to see them hatch. Don't get too close or she'll bite your finger off.

Moving along

The construction has really taken off. They have removed all of the supports on the three floors of the addition so you can see the wide open gallery space. They are starting to put in the windows and it looks wonderful. Take a look.

Here you can see they moved the last of the bound journals from the lower level up to the second and third floor. Most of the journals are at the Laurel Service Center but we've kept some very popular ones and the rest will come back when we have the room.

They have to move the shelving as you can see. There's a lot of shelf brackets going on in this picture.

And voila, here is the first floor. They've put in the lights and have painted and are starting to put in the doors. Finishing touches are going in and we should be moving the end of July.

Summer is on it's way

Spring is in the air, the flowers are in bloom, the baby ducks are in the pond, swimsuits are on view, and there are lots and lots of books to put away. Make sure you get everything back to the library before you leave for the semester.

They have started the top floor of the construction and have started painting and putting up the ceiling of the first floor renovation. My photographer is on vacation this week but hopefully we'll have some new photos for you next week. In the meantime, enjoy the break.

Library going Vertical

Look at this! The second floor of the library addition has been poured and the first floor ductwork is all done and drywall is going up. The elevator shaft must be drilled because we haven't heard any drilling in the last few days.

Here's a view of the exterior looking from the College of Notre Dame Side.

Nick at the Customer Service desk with a student.

That beautiful shiny ductwork!!

New Photos

The construction is really coming along. Here are some photos. Have a great Easter break.

Here are two views from the old front entrance, one looking out on the plywood that is being laid over the auditorium, the other looking at the old front entrance.

Bathrooms

As of today, the women's restroom is located on the 2nd floor, the men's restroom is located on the 3rd floor and there is a lockable unisex handicapped restroom on the lower level. All restrooms are still on the south wall of the library. Sorry for any inconvienence.

Library Closing March 10-11 until 7pm

The library will be closing all day on Saturday March 10 and Until 7pm on Sunday March 11, 2007 for construction purposes. The library will reopen at 7pm on March 11th. For reference questions please refer to the 24 hour chat reference service on the library homepage which will be operating. Please note the 24/7 chat cannot help you without your barcode. Thank You for your patience.

More drilling.

There will be core drilling (drilling of small holes in the floor all the way through to the next floor) on the 2nd floor in the center open area. The drilling will only last until noon on each day. The number of days has not been determined. There will be some noise and dirt along with the drilling. The contractor has promised to protect the contain the area.

Pictures coming soon, I promise!

Noise levels & Piles

Whiting Turner has informed the library that cutting for the new elevator shaft will begin tomorrow, Wednesday January 24th. This could possibly last until the end of next week.
The library will be very noisy as they will be using a humongous jackhammer. Construction usually stops at 3pm so it will be quiet after that.


The pile work outside the main entrance is going on now. As of January 16th, 36 of the 112 piles have been completed. The pile work should be finished by the first week in February.

Thank you for your patience.

Happy New Year

We're back from the holidays refreshed. Construction was ongoing while we were closed. The first floor is coming along nicely with offices being put up. Drywall is making its appearance. There is still noise, but much less than when we left. All systems are working. Hope everyone had a wonderful break.