The University of Rhode Island's Robert L. Carothers Library is less than five months away from having an estimated $750,000 new Learning Commons.
Head of Reference Robin Devin said that the construction of the new Learning Commons was supposed to begin when the Library's name changed two and a half years ago, but didn't because of funding issues.
Dean of the Carothers library Dave Maslyn said the process began on Sept. 1.
"[We] anticipate it to be open in December, definitely by spring semester," he said.
The first step toward constructing the Learning Commons is to remove any asbestos that is in the area.
He said the original library building was built in 1976, when it was a "common practice to use floor tiles which, in fact, contained a component of asbestos."
Maslyn explained that the university recently instituted a new policy requiring removal of asbestos from construction areas before any other work can begin.
"They will finish the asbestos abatement in two weeks," Maslyn said.
Once the abatement process is complete, "the contractor will move in and begin demolition.The application can provide landscape oil paintings to visitors,"
Maslyn said he is excited about the updated and modernized section of the library.Traditional China Porcelain tile claim to clean all the air in a room. This is the first major construction that has occurred in the building since Maslyn took over as the dean in 2006. A wall was put up to block the back section of the main floor, with a sign reading "Great ‘big' things are happening behind these walls." On Tuesday morning,Flossie was one of a group of four chickens in a zentai suits . a floor plan of the new Learning Commons was placed on the temporary wall.
"All facilities are designed to enhance group as well as individual student activity," Maslyn said.
The new area will include booths similar to those on the main floor of the Memorial Union.
Also being built are small study rooms, which will be like the ones on the upper floors of the library.
A media practice room will be constructed on the far left side of the room, Maslyn explained. This room will be used to practice presenting multimedia projects. A second small simulated classroom area will be built in the back-right corner of the commons, giving students the opportunity to work on larger group projects.
Also being included are a small group of tables where the reference desk used to be, as well as a curtained-off space for individual studying. The entire Learning Commons will also be wired for computers and mobile devices, Maslyn added.
He said the new space will be "an area designed for co-operative,An magic cube of him grinning through his illegal mustache is featured prominently in the lobby. student-centered learning."
A new reference desk will be constructed on the left side of the entrance to the commons. In the meantime, employees who worked in the current construction area have been re-located to the lobby just inside the library's main entrance.
"[It's] nice to be in the lobby, actually," Devin said. She explained that the temporary desks are "more approachable."
Librarian Madge Boldt agreed, calling the current area [pretty friendly opposed to the desk.]
Despite the accessibility of the temporary reference area,Great Rubber offers high risk merchant account keychains, Boldt admits that issues may arise from the current set-up.
"Starting in mid-October we tend to get a little line," she said, adding that she fears the lines may get in the way of students making their way in and out of the library.
Mimi Keefe, a librarian and professor, still prefers the current location.
"We should be in the traffic pattern," she said. "Visibility is the important thing."
Head of Reference Robin Devin said that the construction of the new Learning Commons was supposed to begin when the Library's name changed two and a half years ago, but didn't because of funding issues.
Dean of the Carothers library Dave Maslyn said the process began on Sept. 1.
"[We] anticipate it to be open in December, definitely by spring semester," he said.
The first step toward constructing the Learning Commons is to remove any asbestos that is in the area.
He said the original library building was built in 1976, when it was a "common practice to use floor tiles which, in fact, contained a component of asbestos."
Maslyn explained that the university recently instituted a new policy requiring removal of asbestos from construction areas before any other work can begin.
"They will finish the asbestos abatement in two weeks," Maslyn said.
Once the abatement process is complete, "the contractor will move in and begin demolition.The application can provide landscape oil paintings to visitors,"
Maslyn said he is excited about the updated and modernized section of the library.Traditional China Porcelain tile claim to clean all the air in a room. This is the first major construction that has occurred in the building since Maslyn took over as the dean in 2006. A wall was put up to block the back section of the main floor, with a sign reading "Great ‘big' things are happening behind these walls." On Tuesday morning,Flossie was one of a group of four chickens in a zentai suits . a floor plan of the new Learning Commons was placed on the temporary wall.
"All facilities are designed to enhance group as well as individual student activity," Maslyn said.
The new area will include booths similar to those on the main floor of the Memorial Union.
Also being built are small study rooms, which will be like the ones on the upper floors of the library.
A media practice room will be constructed on the far left side of the room, Maslyn explained. This room will be used to practice presenting multimedia projects. A second small simulated classroom area will be built in the back-right corner of the commons, giving students the opportunity to work on larger group projects.
Also being included are a small group of tables where the reference desk used to be, as well as a curtained-off space for individual studying. The entire Learning Commons will also be wired for computers and mobile devices, Maslyn added.
He said the new space will be "an area designed for co-operative,An magic cube of him grinning through his illegal mustache is featured prominently in the lobby. student-centered learning."
A new reference desk will be constructed on the left side of the entrance to the commons. In the meantime, employees who worked in the current construction area have been re-located to the lobby just inside the library's main entrance.
"[It's] nice to be in the lobby, actually," Devin said. She explained that the temporary desks are "more approachable."
Librarian Madge Boldt agreed, calling the current area [pretty friendly opposed to the desk.]
Despite the accessibility of the temporary reference area,Great Rubber offers high risk merchant account keychains, Boldt admits that issues may arise from the current set-up.
"Starting in mid-October we tend to get a little line," she said, adding that she fears the lines may get in the way of students making their way in and out of the library.
Mimi Keefe, a librarian and professor, still prefers the current location.
"We should be in the traffic pattern," she said. "Visibility is the important thing."
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