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Featuring a prominent glass facade on the east side of the second floor of Morris Library, this renovated Special Collections space includes a new, bright entry leading to a reception space and adjacent reading room. The Mark Samuels Lasner Collection moved from the first floor to its new home adjacent and accessible from the new reading room. Two collaborative research rooms in the reading room allow small groups of researchers to connect to large display screens and experience the collection\u2019s materials together. A new wall exhibition case facing outward into the atrium showcases unique materials from Special Collections.<\/p>\n
The renovation encompasses approximately 5,000 square feet<\/strong> on the second floor of Morris Library.<\/p>\n The Special Collections renovation cost $9.2M<\/strong> in total. The fundraising goal was $4M.<\/p>\n Support this Project<\/a> <\/span>\n For more information:<\/strong><\/p>\n For any questions about the Special Collections renovation, please contact:<\/b><\/p>\n Access Services | Morris Library Building Services | Office of the Vice Provost<\/p>\r\n \t\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n \r\n Renovation Cost<\/h2>\n
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