Due to the tremendous student response we received from the update and renovation of the Library Main Floor, Vice-President for Information Technology and Services, Dr. Rick Ruth and Dean of the Library and Media Services, Dr. Marian Schultz recently announced plans are being made to refurbish the northeast side of the lower level of the Lehman Library next summer with a fresh coat of paint and new carpet. In addition, the space will be reconfigured to provide computer access and quiet study areas.
The northeast side of the Lower Floor is heavily used by students for studying. It is a popular area as it is a bit quieter than our Main Floor group study and help areas.
Currently a number of periodical stacks take up half the space. Barb Rotz, Associate Dean of the Library, said that the first thing which needs to happen is that the periodical stacks will be moved in order to enlarge the area for students to study. New carpet will need to be ordered, as well as comfortable seating similar to the soft couches and chairs on the Main Floor. Dr. Schultz said that the colors of the carpet and seating will be similar to the main floor.
Incorporated into the renovation plan, 18 new computer workstations will be placed along the wall. The arrangement will encourage quieter individual research and writing. The computers will be the latest “zero client” technology, which makes use of a centrally-located “cloud server.” (This technology has been in a trial use on the Main Floor with extremely favorable results.)
Dean Rotz predicts that the refurbishment should be finished in time for Fall semester 2011. Meanwhile, you will need to forgive us if we make noise while things are being moved from the area. Contact Dean Rotz if you have a question.
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