Mikkelsen Library Makeover http://mikklib.edublogs.org Updates and photos of the library's renovation Tue, 19 Aug 2008 02:25:25 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.5.1 en Unbelievable http://mikklib.edublogs.org/2008/08/18/unbelievable/ http://mikklib.edublogs.org/2008/08/18/unbelievable/#comments Tue, 19 Aug 2008 02:25:25 +0000 Lisa http://mikklib.edublogs.org/?p=50 I may be a little biased, but I think we have an amazing team at the library! We have (in 3 short days) moved the Oversize, Curriculum, Juvenile and Media collections (and much of the shelving) to their new homes. Communication will be challenging this week as we move from our “summer home” to our new digs! The library remains closed this week so we can continue to move offices, collections and furniture. If you were on campus today, you may have felt the earth moving as crews began tearing down the southwest stair tower. Here are few pics from the last few days.

Oversize has a new home with re-allocated shelving.

We unloaded the juvenile shelving. The Henry Carlson crew helped us to move it to its new home. And the we started reloading the shelving!

New circulation desk. The front is refinished wood from the library’s staff lounge. It is a great focal point as you enter the main doors.

Crews have started to tear down the southwest stair tower. This will allow the windows to be expanded to allow for more natural light on each floor.


Authored by Lisa. Hosted by Edublogs.]]> http://mikklib.edublogs.org/2008/08/18/unbelievable/feed/ We’re moving! http://mikklib.edublogs.org/2008/08/14/were-moving/ http://mikklib.edublogs.org/2008/08/14/were-moving/#comments Thu, 14 Aug 2008 14:17:33 +0000 Lisa http://mikklib.edublogs.org/?p=49 We are beginning to move — in small steps. Our new reference and media shelving arrived this week.

The staff worked on moving existing shelving to its new home. Thanks to the maintenance crew for their assistance in assembling and leveling the shelving.

Construction crews continue to work at a fast pace so we try hard not to disrupt them. The limestone fireplace is complete and is waiting for the installation of the granite hearth. The granite was formerly located around the fireplace in the library’s staff lounge.

Time to start moving our first collection — oversize — to its new home. Check out Flickr for the most recent photo updates.


Authored by Lisa. Hosted by Edublogs.]]> http://mikklib.edublogs.org/2008/08/14/were-moving/feed/ Working inside & out! http://mikklib.edublogs.org/2008/08/08/working-inside-out/ http://mikklib.edublogs.org/2008/08/08/working-inside-out/#comments Fri, 08 Aug 2008 16:51:52 +0000 Lisa http://mikklib.edublogs.org/?p=48 Workers have started to lay the new (yeah!) carpet in the 1954 building.  Here is a peak at the new reference area.  You can also see the beautiful (original) wood paneling and shelving that has been refinished.  We would love to just walk around and “ooo and ahh”, but we don’t want the work to stop!

Work continues on the exterior of the library as well.  This week landscapers added a retaining wall outside the media services door.  It is a striking addition to the campus side view of the library.

The staff is working to prepare for the move to the new space.  It is hard to believe how much has changed since the end of May!


Authored by Lisa. Hosted by Edublogs.]]> http://mikklib.edublogs.org/2008/08/08/working-inside-out/feed/ Staff areas–Summer 2008 http://mikklib.edublogs.org/2008/08/05/staff-areas-summer-2008/ http://mikklib.edublogs.org/2008/08/05/staff-areas-summer-2008/#comments Tue, 05 Aug 2008 22:10:46 +0000 Jan http://mikklib.edublogs.org/?p=44 The Circulation Area--Summer 2008It’s fun to see how the new building is evolving, but some have been interested to see where the Library staff has been living and working during the renovation. Here are some pictures of our temporary office space!

Some staff have been residing in the Center for Western Studies.
Staff area in CWS

A Little Piece of Staff Heaven


Authored by Jan. Hosted by Edublogs.]]> http://mikklib.edublogs.org/2008/08/05/staff-areas-summer-2008/feed/ The circulation desk arrives! http://mikklib.edublogs.org/2008/08/05/the-circulation-desk-arrives/ http://mikklib.edublogs.org/2008/08/05/the-circulation-desk-arrives/#comments Tue, 05 Aug 2008 17:05:57 +0000 Lisa http://mikklib.edublogs.org/?p=43 The new circulation desk has arrived!

It looks great!  I can’t wait to see the finished product.

Work continues on the fireplace.  It will be beautiful!

The staff is excited to try out the new south stair!


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The work on the exterior on the east in very close to completion.

Crews continue to complete the finishing touches!

More photos are available for the week of July 22nd on Flickr.


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Painted stair.

Crews cleaning the limestone bands.

It has been exciting to see the doors and windows being installed in group study rooms and offices!


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I have no doubt that our bathrooms will top the Mirror’s best bathrooms list!

Work continues in the north reading area. A brick wall has been added with built in areas to feature art. I can’t wait for our next tour.


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The painters have been busy and we are starting to see color in the group study rooms.

The construction crews have also started framing the windows and doors.

We did take a moment to celebrate Pie Day with our friends. Thank you to the CWS staff for sharing their space for the celebration!


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