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Building the Library of the Future

Olin Library Basement and First Floor Renewal

December 4, 2023

Olin Library will be closed to the public from December 18 to January 12 as construction on the basement and first floor begins Except for winter break (December 23 through...

November 16, 2023

In order to improve access to Olin Library and Kroch Library during construction, the east entrance to Olin Library facing Stimson Hall will be open to the public beginning...

November 8, 2023

Furniture options for the renovation are currently stationed in the lobby area outside of Libe Cafe The CUL Usability group will be available to gather in-person feedback on...

August 1, 2023

Please take a look at the new renderings and updated project info for Olin Library For more details, please visit the Olin blog...

June 26, 2023

Project team members from Setty & Associates will be on site beginning at 11am on Tuesday, 6/27 to investigate plumbing locations for the Olin renewal project The work will...

June 21, 2023

Project team members from RFS Engineering will be on site beginning at 8:30am on Thursday, 6/22 to continue detailed field work for the Olin mechanical upgrades The work will...

June 5, 2023

Project team members from RFS Engineering will be on site beginning at 8:30am on Tuesday, 6/6 to complete detailed field work for the Olin mechanical upgrades The work will...

May 12, 2023

April 25, 2023

What does the Olin basement and first floor renewal mean specifically for the basement collections  • Due to its weight, the map collection will stay in the basement We will...

April 21, 2023

Project team members from Watts Architects & Engineers will be on site beginning at 10:00am on Monday, 4/24 to perform a site survey of the Olin Library exterior The areas to...

April 5, 2023

Project team members from Goody Clancy will be on site beginning at 8:15am on Thursday, 4/6 to scan Olin Library spaces for 3D imaging This work will continue throughout the day,...

March 27, 2023

Project team members from CUL and Code Red Consultants will conduct a walkthrough of Olin 1, B, and 2B to do a building code analysis for the upcoming project beginning at 8:30am...