The University of Delaware Library, Museums and Press understands that you may have questions or concerns about the Special Collections renovation.
I love studying in the Atrium! Will this renovation take away study spaces?
The Melva B. Guthrie Atrium will still have the same amount of study tables and seats. Study rooms 202 and 202A will be part of the renovated space, but there are plans to repurpose 5 faculty research studies into smaller group study rooms as part of this project.
It looks like the renovation takes away book stacks! Where did these books go and how can I find what I need?
The Library shifted books in the PT-Q section down to the lower level to clear the space needed for this renovation on the second floor. The rest of the books on the second floor are still there, but have been shifted around the renovation space. The stacks will all be labeled on the ends with the call number ranges; and in DELCAT, you’ll click the Find It! Button to view a map showing where the book is located in the stacks. As always, ask staff at the Help Center for additional assistance! You can also request a book be placed on Hold and we’ll retrieve it for you.
Why am I seeing construction work on other floors if the renovation is on the second floor?
Work in the ceiling may be done on the first floor to work on items in the floor for the second floor renovation. On the third floor, new ductwork is being added that will go through that floor to the second floor. There will be a small book move here, but signage will be in place to direct you to these small temp stacks.
Will the Reflection Room still be accessible on the second floor?
Yes, the Reflection Room will not be impacted.
Is there a better place to study to avoid the construction noise from this project?
You will likely hear noise throughout the Library from this project, especially during the summer months and during the day before 3 or 4 pm. The goal was to have the noisiest work happen during our slowest time periods. We apologize for the inconvenience and hope that the most disruptive noise will be only for short periods of time.
Will Special Collections be accessible to researchers during the renovation?
Yes, services will continue in the existing Special Collections space during renovation.
We hope that the questions and answers above will provide the information you are seeking, but if not, please contact:
Help Center | Morris Library Building Services | Office of the Vice Provost | Student Multimedia Design Center