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| Issue 10: June 2004 |
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New library attractive, accommodating
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| Completion of the new $25.7 million David L. Rice Library is anticipated in spring 2006. |
The University broke ground June 1 for the new $25.7
million David L. Rice Library.
With 151,660 gross square feet, the five-story structure - four stories
above ground - will be the tallest on campus. Roughly twice the size of the
existing library, the new brick and limestone facility will feature a front
rotunda and curved rear façade with floor-to-ceiling windows in several key
areas.
"We believe the new building will offer great variety and flexibility in
study space and learning options," said Ruth Miller, library
director. "In addition, it will be a very attractive and comfortable space,
where we can better display the collections and offer the services the
library provides."
Edmund L. Hafer and Associates and Woollen Molzen and Partners designed the
new library, which also will carry the name of USI's first president. The
plans include:
. A main level housing circulation and reference areas, media and listening
rooms, a two-story periodical reading room, and two combination
computer/library instruction labs.
. A coffee shop, located at the library entrance, with both wired and
wireless
access.
. Classrooms and a small auditorium on the lower level, which will have an
outside entrance.
. Bookstacks, reading rooms, and a variety of study spaces on the second,
third, and fourth floors.
. University Archives and Special Collections on the third floor.
. A grand (two-story) reading room spanning the second and third floors and
a
smaller, more intimate reading room on the fourth.
. Fixed computer workstations and wired and wireless access for laptops in
addition to the two combination computer/library instruction labs.
. Approximately 30 group-study rooms that will accommodate from three to
four people to as many as 10 to 12 people.
. A variety of seating including tables, carrels, rocking chairs, and soft
seating.
Deig Brothers Lumber and Construction Co. is the general contractor.
Completion of the new library is anticipated in spring 2006.
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