Learning Commons Construction:

--Work on the front of the library continues: parking lot closed.
--Construction of Student Success Center at the back of library continues
--2nd floor renovation continues: use the back elevators or central stairwell for access to stacks.

"Projected" timeline:
June 21: Computer lab moves to back of 2nd floor
June 28: West side entrance to library opens; front entrance closes
July 1: Circulation Desk opens on 2nd floor
July 5: 2nd floor staff office construction begins (completion: Aug 16)
August 25: 1st floor renovation begins; Reference Desk and computers move to back of 3rd floor (completion: July 2011)

Other work in Perry Library:

--lights are being replaced throughout the library; to be completed June 30
--work on replacing the roof to begin soon

Construction for the library's Learning Commons has begun. The parking lot directly in front of the Perry Library has been closed. An interim library entrance is being created on the west side of the library.

2nd floor renovation work has begun:
* Access to 2nd floor stacks from the atrium area is no longer available; use the back elevators or central stairwell.
* The microforms unit is still open and accessible.
* Access to the library administration office suite via the 2nd floor atrium is available.

If you have questions relating to 2nd floor access, contact Stuart Frazer sfrazer@odu.edu

From the "Visit the Libraries" page, you will find our most recent floor plans.

Construction changes will be monitored and updated to make it easier for us to direct you to resources and services.

The new TENTATIVE dates for learning commons construction in the Perry Library are:

• April 1, 2010: Contract signed
• May 10, 2010: Parking lot captured
• May 10, 2010: Renovation starts
• June 10, 2010: New entry
• June-July, 2010: Pile driving
• November-December, 2010: Renovate 1st floor
• October, 2011: Completion

Stay tuned.....