Library Renovation

We recently had our official Architect's Walkthrough of the Library at Stevenson in preparation for the planned renovation, which I understand is scheduled to take place after the Summer of 2009. It seems like a long time to wait, especially when there are aspects of our current configuration that are not very functional. However, we will use the time wisely to plan and get input from our user community. Here is what we are planning to do:

• Library Staff will write a Strategic Plan in May 2008 which will serve as a guiding document for the Renovation


• Faculty member Esther Horrocks will work with advanced anthropology students to gather ideas from students about library spaces (Fall 2008)


• Library staff will take field trips to renovated libraries and bring back ideas and photographs for discussion
  

Here's what we don't know:

• How will we gather input from Faculty?
  
• Should there be a Library Design Committee with faculty and student representation?
  
• How will we convey our needs to the Architect?
  

Stay tuned for the answers!