The Good, the Bad, the Ugly: Post-Renovation Revelations 2013 Pennsylvania Library Association Annual Conference Melissa Gold, Science Librarian Erin Dorney, Outreach Librarian
● Renovation Overview ● Spaces ● Services ● Partnerships ● Communication ● Conclusion
Old entrance
New entrance
New entrance
Old library classroom
New library classroom
Old study space
New study space
Atrium
Reading room
Garden room
Garden room
Group study rooms
Group study rooms
Whiteboards
Faculty collaboratory
Instruction ● New instruction program ● New technology ● New procedures
Services
On-call librarians & student
ambassadors
Writing center annex
Digital learning studio II
Partnerships
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Bringing people into the building • Student Organizations - Creative Writers’ Guild, Folk Club, Artists
Rocking Together, Black Student Union, Sports Management Student Association...
• Administration - Strategic Planning Committee, Council of Trustees, Global Education Committee...
• Faculty - Curriculum Review Committee, General Education Discussions, Department Chair Forums...
• Other - Webinars, Mentoring Program Training, Scholastic Book Fair, Lancaster County Library Association...
External communication
Internal communication
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Signage
Conclusion
• Don’t be too hard on yourself • You can’t control everything • Think about timing • Flexibility is key
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Questions? Thank you!
