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Renovation Complete!

At long last, the renovation of the three floors of the north half of Odum Library is now complete. All three floors have new carpet, new paint, new ceilings and lighting, new HVAC ductwork, a new skylight, and new furniture in all open public areas. Additionally, the library has added 12 group study rooms. The renovation has helped create a seamless transition between the original library building and the library addition, opened in 2004.

Thank you for your help with this transition.

We appreciate your patience.

 

 

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Renovation Overview

The original Odum Library building will be renovated beginning summer 2009. The original building was built in 1969-1972.  When the Library Addition was planned in 1997, part of the construction was to include a renovation of the original building, but that phase had to be omitted because of cost increases during planning and construction of the Addition. 

Interior renovation of the original building will be done in three phases, and will take place over the next two or three years.  The project will replace the heating/ventilation/air-conditioning system, replace sprinkler heads, install new smoke detectors, replace ceiling tiles, add new lighting, replace carpet, and paint.  The renovation will make the interior design similar to that of the Addition.  Some structural changes will be made to interior offices, improving space and design.  On the third floor, new study rooms will be added, replacing the existing, small study rooms and the built-in carrels.

When the project is finished the whole Library will be seamless, aesthetically pleasing and more functional for users.

Major Dates

Please note that dates are subect to change.

Phase 1 (2nd Floor): Completed
 Dec. 14, 2009

Phase 2: (1st Floor):
Completed

 Sept. 22 , 2010

Phase 3 (3rd Floor):
Construction Begins

Aug. 02, 2010

Project Completion

 Feb. 18, 2011

Temporary Locations

Floor Maps: 1, 2, 3,

Note: All service points previously located on the second floor have returned to their original locations.

Collection/Office Status of Move Location during Renovation
  FAMC M Complete 3rd Floor Shelves, after the LZ's and M's
  Oversize Complete 2nd Floor, south of the Ref Desk (at the end of the "Reference Alcove" section)
  3rd Floor    
(Call no. ranges) A-DK Complete 2nd Floor, west of the Main Circulation Desk.
  DK-F Complete 2nd Floor, east of the Main Circulation Desk.
  M Complete 3rd Floor, after the LZ's (across the atrium)
  U Complete 2nd Floor, east of the Ref Desk (across the atrium)
  V Complete 2nd Floor, east of the Ref Desk (across the atrium)
  Z Complete 2nd Floor, east of the Ref Desk (across the atrium)
FAMC [Scores] Complete 3rd Floor Shelves, after the LZ's and M's
FAMC [Scripts]/[Plays] Complete 3rd Floor Shelves, after the LZ's and M's
GHP Scores Complete 3rd Floor Shelves, just outside the GHP Room (top of stairs, north side of library)
Microfiche Complete 1st Floor Hallway, by door connecting 2 halves of the library
Microform Readers Complete Copy Room 1629

 

 

 

 

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