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Cornell University Library Space Projects

Building the Library of the Future

Updates

March 7, 2024

As spring work continues to ramp up, the construction fence around McGraw Tower will again be extended east to the exterior of Sage Chapel on Monday, 3/11 Pedestrians heading...

March 1, 2024

Please enjoy the new construction progress photos and updated project info for Olin Library To view, please visit the Olin blog...

March 1, 2024

The unseasonably warm weather will allow limited construction activities to resume around McGraw Tower on Monday, 3/4 The construction fence will move temporarily to allow for...

February 22, 2024

There has been an inadvertent power loss due to construction impacting lights in the following areas: B hallway by the restrooms Olin/Uris tunnel 3 west stairwell...

January 11, 2024

The temporary Olin Library closure has been extended through January 17 The library’s services will continue uninterrupted: https://olinurislibrarycornelledu/services In...

December 7, 2023

Project team members from Cornell and general contractor, Welliver, will conduct a walkthrough of Olin 1, B, and 2B this morning, 12/7 The walkthrough will include public spaces,...

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...

December 4, 2023

The Uris Library Main Entrance was reopened for public use this morning, and will remain open until work continues in the...

November 29, 2023

The construction fence on Ho Plaza between McGraw Tower and Sage Chapel was reduced this morning as work pauses for the winter Pedestrians will not need to detour around the...

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...

October 4, 2023

The Uris Library Main Entrance will be closed to the public beginning Monday, 10/9 through approximately Tuesday, 11/14 for restoration work on the exterior stairs Public access...