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Cornell University Library Space Projects

Building the Library of the Future

Olin August Construction Progress Update

Phase 1 of the first floor is nearly complete. The new service point and Walk-in Reference room opened last week in time for the start of fall classes. The adjacent south reading area will be ready for public use by mid-September.

First floor view of the new service point and Walk-in Reference room beyond facing SE from the Arts Quad entrance.
First floor view of the new service point and Walk-in Reference room beyond facing SE from the Arts Quad entrance.

Phase 2, the lobby area, will be under construction until Winter Break. Please see the wayfinding image below to navigate from the west entrance to available library spaces and services.

Phase 2 wayfinding
Phase 2 wayfinding

Progress on the basement level is ongoing and completion is still on track for the end of the semester. Importantly, the renovated multi-use restrooms on that level are now open to the public.

Basement level restroom
Basement level restroom

Please visit the Olin project blog page for more details.