The start of July is when many of the key elements of the new library are getting installed. One example is the new heating and cooling systems – here is a picture of one located in the new Reading Room space on the Mezzanine. And yes, you heard that right, these are heating and cooling […]
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So much is happening in the old library space this summer, as Consigli Construction works on the renovation. Here are some photos of the work that we wanted to share from the past few weeks. In addition, our entire library staff got to tour the renovation site and it made the time we’re spending in the […]
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The Schumann Library & Learning Commons will use and showcase technology. On the blog we are highlighting the various technologies in the new library, made possible in partnership with DTS. To start, we’ll talk about the digital room scheduling and the raised flooring, two infrastructural technologies that will change a lot in the library space. Digital Room Scheduling Our partners in […]
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A sample of the new static library shelves arrived at our temporary library at 610 Huntington. The static shelves will be scattered throughout the main floor in the renovated library. What is so special about a library shelf? The ones we’ll have in the new library are specially designed for holding the weight of library materials, […]
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We got our first glimpse at the construction work that is now underway in the library space. What a difference a week makes! It looks transformed already. The Consigli team is doing a fantastic job so far. A ramp with a large opening in the floor-to-ceiling windows on the 2nd floor creates a staging […]
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Moving out of a library is kind of like moving out of your home or your dorm room, except on a large scale. We appreciate the patience that the Wentworth community, especially Wentworth students, have had as we prepare for the move out of the library. Today is the day! The packing is in process, […]
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The countdown has begun! – as of April 20th, the library as we know it will start the transformation as the renovation begins. We celebrated the end of an era on April 13th with a “Goodbye Alumni Library” party attended by Wentworth faculty, staff, and students. In addition to enjoying refreshments, many visitors took selfies in the […]
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Libraries are notoriously quiet places, and what better way to represent a librarian in a game of charades than to mime a “Shhh”. Well, we want you to know that librarians rarely shush these days, and enjoy hearing conversation and collaboration going on in the library. That said, we know that quiet spaces and good sound […]
Continue reading →A number of Wentworth Co-op students are working for the organizations involved in the library renovation. Today, we feature Stephanie Crepeau, a Construction Management major who is on co-op with Consigli Construction Company. Q: What have you learned from your involvement on the Schumann Library Renovation from working as a co-op at Consigli […]
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We aim to provide a technology-rich environment when the newly renovated Douglas D. Schumann Library & Learning Commons opens. Of course, the number one priority is many more power plugs, which you’ll find available in floor boxes, in tables, on walls, in couches, on the walls, and even on special power stanchions near some furnishings. […]
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