Renovation News |
In June 2006, the library began a one-year renovation of its main floor. When the renovation is completed:
View the architects' plans. Check this page for updates on renovation progress. All attempts will be made to keep disruption to a minimum. We'll do our best to keep you informed of any changes that might affect your library use. |
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February 26 , 2008 Electronic Message Board Keep up to date with Library news & happenings while you wait for the elevator on the first floor of the Forchheimer Building. A new electronic message board was installed yesterday near the Library entrance..
February 22 , 2008 New Security Gate A new security gate has been installed at the library's entrance. January 23 , 2008 The Greening of the Library Potted plants brighten up the Quiet Study area and the Reading Room.
October 10 , 2007 Quiet Study Area Glass Partition Installation The glass partition that will separate the Quiet Study area from the Reading Room is scheduled to be installed on Friday, October 12. Work on the partition will probably last most of the day.
August 30, 2007 Chair Give-away The Library is giving away 18 desk chairs. They're in good condition. First come, first served. See the Circulation Desk staff for details.
August 21, 2007 Quiet Study Room Progress The new lighting and carpeting have been installed in the new Quiet Study area. Furniture is coming soon. A soundproof glass partition will be installed in late September.
June 12, 2007 Periodicals Reading Room In the next phase of library renovation, the Periodicals Reading Room is being renovated into a quiet area. It will also house the current periodicals.
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June 21, 2007 Reading Room Closed The Periodicals Reading Room is now closed for renovations. The room will reopen in early Fall.
June 12, 2007 Periodicals Reading Room In the next phase of library renovation, the Periodicals Reading Room is being renovated into a quiet area. It will also house the current periodicals.
May 11, 2007 New Furniture Has Arrived! New 45" LCD panels, tables, and chairs have arrived for the five group study rooms, and the rooms are now open for use. Users can plug in their laptops. Check them out when you need an option for group study!
March 23, 2007 Study Room Update The engineering department painted the group study rooms, and installed lighting. Carpeting is being installed. Early next month, LCD display panels will be set up. Library users will be able to connect their laptops to the LCD panels for small group projects and presentations.
February 8, 2007 Group Study Rooms Things are moving along on construction of the multi-colored group study rooms:
January 12, 2007 Beren Computers Five new computers have been added to the Beren Center. In addition to the Internet Explorer and Firefox web browsers, the computers have MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. The two print stations have also been moved into the Beren Center, enabling 24/7 printing in the library. Additionally, construction continues on the group study rooms in the back of the Reading Room.
December 6, 2006 Beren Center Artwork Many photographs have been added to the Beren Center, thanks to Paul Saltzman of the Engineering Department. The two photos below showcase some of his artwork.
November 30, 2006 Construction Continues Construction has begun on five new group study rooms, located in the back of the Reading Room.
November 16, 2006 Group Study Room Construction to Begin on November 20, 2006 Construction of five group study rooms will begin on Monday, November 20 with the removal of bookshelves on the Eastchester Road side of the Reading Room. To keep disruption to a minimum, shelf removal will be done between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 12:30 p.m.
October 20, 2006 Beren Center Brightening Stop by the Beren Center to check out our new colored glass panes! They are especially bright when it's sunny out.
October 10, 2006 A New Look New furniture was installed in the Beren Center today, including study booths, tables, and chairs; computers should be arriving shortly.
October 9, 2006 Beren Center door New Beren Center doors were installed last week; they are located just to the right of the library entrance. New furniture will also be arriving soon.
September 29, 2006 Emergency Door Replacement The emergency doors in the reading room were replaced on Monday, September 25th. Here are the views before and after.
September 13, 2006 Visit from Dean Spiegel Dean Allen Spiegel toured the Beren Center today, with Library Director Judie Malamud. New light fixtures are visible to the upper right.
September 12 , 2006 Colorful Tiles The Beren Center's floor is completed, replete with colorful tiles.
August 11 , 2006 Beren Center Taking Shape Things are starting to come together in the new, improved Beren Center. New ceiling tiles and lighting have been installed. The new doors are in place. Counter tops are being set up.
July 14, 2006 Eye on the Library In answer to your questions, the cutouts in the Forchheimer hallway below are not serving stations for coffee, but part of the Beren Center's new look. They will be filled with colored glass, and will brighten up the Beren Center and hallway.
July 7, 2006 Changing Spaces The Beren Center has a new doorway. (The door pictured below, left, is only temporary!) Next week, colored "portholes" will be cut in the wall facing the Forchheimer hallway (below, right).
July 3, 2006 Hallway Obstacles Watch your step when walking along the hallway in front of the library, near the First Floor Lecture Hall while work is being done on Beren Center's wall.
June 21, 2006 Website Unavailable Morning of June 24 Due to construction, the D. Samuel Gottesman Library's web site, online catalog, and remote access service will be unavailable on Saturday, June 24 from 7:30 am - 9:30am. June 16, 2006 Beren Center -- unplugged
June 8, 2006 New Book Truck Relocated The new book truck has found a temporary home in the Current Periodicals Reading Area.
June 1, 2006 Beren Center to Close Wednesday, June 7 On the mornings of June 7, 8, and 9th, Library, MIS and RIT staff will be moving computers to temporary locations on other parts of the Library's main floor. Renovations will start on June 12. April 28, 2006 Where in the world is Chem Abstracts? To prepare for the Beren Center upgrade, indexes and abstracts have been moved to the upper and lower stacks.
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