Mikkelsen Library Makeover

Check out the updated floor plans for the library renovation! The following links will open a PDF file for each floor.

Lower Level

Main Level

Upper Level

TSP unveiled new architectural drawings on Friday for the Library Blessing.

A view of the main floor circulation desk as you are entering the library.

A view of the north reading area.

A view of the new secondary stair/entrance from the parking lot.

On Friday, April 18th, Augustana College celebrated the Blessing of Renovation on the steps of the Mikkelsen Library.  After the blessing, a reception was held in the reading area adjacent to the north windows.

Photos of the event are available at
http://www.flickr.com/photos/mikkelsenlibrary/sets/72157604607999956/  

Thank you to President Oliver, Rev. Paul Rhode, Dr. William Swart, Ronelle Thompson, Collin Taphorn, Kate Ahlers, and the Augustana Brass Choir for their participation in this event.  Thank you also to all those whose gifts have made this renovation a reality.

Soli Deo Gloria!

The Augustana Library Associates and library staff hosted the 6th annual book sale on April 10th & 11th. The sale raised over $2500 for the library’s renovation fund. Thanks to all who donated and purchased items! And a very special thank you to our Library Associates volunteers!

More pics @ flickr!

Friday, April 4th, crews removed the analog satellite dish from the roof of the library.  It was pretty amazing to watch the crane operator pluck it from the building and bring it to the truck.  Visit the library’s flickr account to view the Judith Howard’s photo account of the event!

Weather permitting, work will begin to excavate and waterproof the northeast corner of the library on Monday, April 7.

The north sidewalk will be unavailable throughout this process. Since the excavation will likely result in the walk’s destruction, the construction fence will remain in place during the summer until the renovation of the 1954 part of the library is complete.

Access to the library from the east (Summit) parking lot will be directed through the link between the library and Center for Western Studies. After 6pm M-F and on Saturday & Sunday, students & visitors to the library may use the link to “pass through” to the campus side of the library and enter the library through the main entrance.

The library staff has completed (for the moment) the movement of our collections to prepare for this summer’s renovation. Please ask at the main (circulation) desk if you need help locating a book.