Nov 17, 2000
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THE UNIVERSITY OF VICTORIA Nov 17, 2000 |
| Renovations are underway on the first floor of the McPherson library. The changes will relocate the map library from the Cornett Building to the main library. Maps will occupy a large area on the other side of the library art gallery. Public service offices will move to the southeast section of the first floor to free up space for the map library. This relocation of maps will provide users with more space, improved access and extended hours of service. A library classroom, capable of housing 30 workstations, will also be built. This new facility will support library instruction and increase the number of Gateway computers available during periods of peak demand. However, funding for the classroom equipment has yet to be secured. “Service will continue as usual,” says libraries special projects manager Wendie McHenry. “The contractors make every effort to minimize disruptions by scheduling the noisiest work outside of library hours. We really appreciate the patience and understanding of all library users as we make these improvements.” The renovations started at the end of October and, if all proceeds on schedule, the map library will be in its new location by March 31, 2001. |