Library Construction News

Birds Eye and Other Views

Now that the new marble floor is in place and the scaffolding removed from the Access Services atrium, it is possible to see the view from the upper floors of historic Stetson elevator landings. Continue reading »

Benchmark: Beginning Collection Moves

Construction of New Sawyer

After years of planning, we will begin to move the initial collections into the new library before the end of the month. These move will involve collections from the College Archives and from the Chapin Library that have been housed at the Southworth Schoolhouse and the Library Shelving Facility for… Continue reading »

More Interior Work

Construction of New Sawyer

Work continues at a good pace inside all areas of the new library. Finish coats of paint are being applied, in this instance in the west entrance lobby. Steel framing is being added in the area between the two atriums. Continue reading »

Interior details

Construction of New Sawyer

Not surprisingly, much of the work occurring in the building at this late stage involves completing interior details.  Here is a sampling of some of this current work. Setting lights and general clean-up in the Center for Educational Technology. The second photo is from the CET into the closed special… Continue reading »

Adding Color

Construction of New Sawyer

Interior finish work is well underway with paint and carpeting among the elements being added to the palette of colors now seen in the building. Additional color will be added when the furniture arrives but that is a few months off. In the meantime, accent carpeting is going well beyond… Continue reading »

Progress on Top Floor

Construction of New Sawyer

As February comes to a close, electrical and finish work continue throughout the building. Some of the most striking work is on the top floor of the addition. The east atrium has been cleared of the lift and finish details are now evident. Continue reading »