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Paula Walker, Libraries Administration
As noted in the Winter 1997 issue of Library Directions, Suzzallo Library is scheduled to undergo a large renovation project starting July 1, 1997. Legislative funding for the design work was received in the 1995-97 biennium. As this issue of Library Directions goes to press, approval of the construction funding for the 1997-1999 biennium is still pending, but planning is underway to make sure that the project will be ready to start on time, if funded.
The size and scope of this renovation will have considerable impact on Suzzallo Library services and user access, but several important improvements will result:
During the first phase of the construction (12-14 months), the 1925 and 1935 sections of Suzzallo will be closed and emptied, and the west entrance (facing the Central Plaza) will be closed and blocked off. The only entrance to Suzzallo Library will be through the Allen Library entrances. A portion of the collections housed in the Suzzallo Library and some services will move.
After renovation of the 1925 and 1936 sections of Suzzallo is complete, the 1963 section will have seismic bracing added and service units will be moved to their final destinations. This phase will last 8-10 months starting approximately fall 1998. More information about this phase of the project will be included in future issues of Library Directions.
Once construction begins, weekly renovation updates will be available through the Libraries' home page, a renovation exhibit will display weekly updates, and a printed renovation newsletter will be published monthly.
For more information, contact Paula Walker at 206-616-8513 or pwalker@u.washington.edu.