"Transformations" |
| The new Vandiver Reference Center is complete! |
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| We're happy to announce that after nearly five months of construction and renovations, the beautiful new Vandiver Reference Center is complete! Check out these renovation photos! |
During last Spring Break, the old Reference office - affectionately known among library staff as "The Hut" - was torn down! 
In early June, the old carpet was removed from the Main floor! 
In mid-June, the steel frames for the new offices were put up. 
The week of June 25th saw the drywall installed. 
During the week of July 9, workers primed and painted the walls, and the following week, they added lighting. 
The new carpet was finally put in the week of August 6! 
But getting this carpet down was not without its challenges and labors! 
It took a lot of strong muscle to do it! 
 Shortly before Fall classes started, the workers installed the new floor tiles.  The new furniture arrived in early October…  These new lounge type chairs have dual swiveling tablet arms, allowing students to easily use laptops and books together. Before... For the past four decades our carpet and furniture have withstood a lot of usage... 
This was all the rage in 1967!! (What color is that anyway?) 
It was not unusual to see tape on the old carpet seams
The Reference area has traditionally been very 'square' shaped, with hard lines and angles appearing in the architecture and furniture. The new Vandiver Reference Center now has a softer, more inviting appearance, with a curved Reference desk and new color scheme. |
Say, "Buh-bye!" 
Construction of the door which leads from Technical Services, to the Reference offices and out to the Periodicals area. 
The new Vandiver Reference Center has three new Reference offices and a new custom-built Reference Service Desk. 
Large hydraulic lifts were used to move fully loaded stacks out of the way.
(Mr. Pritchett steps out of his office to monitor the progress.) 
In mid-late September, the new custom-built Reference desk arrived. It was so large that it came in three separate pieces, in addition to the storage pieces. 
…And it didn't take students long to discover it!  Students are now able to study in a comfortable and inviting atmosphere.  
Much of the old furniture - including chairs and study carrols - on the Main floor has been replaced with comfortable seating. 
Unlike our old desk, the new Vandiver Reference Center service desk is a beautiful, spacious, custom-built piece of work. No unsightly cords!
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created by Sarah Hood Last updated: 10/30/07 |