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Danuta Nitecki has graciously allowed me to edit a special edition of
"This Old Library," which will keep you informed about progress
on another YUL renovation project, this one in the East Asia
Library. This project has been under discussion for quite
some time but only recently have the budget, design, and timetable for
construction been finalized. Here are the details:<br><br>
The East Asia Library renovation project will involve structural and
interior design work on all spaces in the East Asia Library on the second
floor of SML, funded primarily by the Council on East Asian
Studies. Architectural design and construction are being handled by
the same firms involved in the CCL renovation and work will progress in
coordination with this larger project. The East Asia Library
renovation will accomplish several things:<br><br>
1) Improve temperature control in public spaces by updating the
heating system and adding air conditioning<br>
2) Re-purpose several spaces in order to make all collections
accessible to the public, increase shelving for the East Asian reference
collection, and provide enhanced venues for reference and instructional
activities<br>
3) Make interior repairs, paint, add new flooring and carpet and
generally refurbish all public and staff spaces (which are really in
need!)<br>
4) Improve functionality for readers through the addition of new
furniture, enhanced capacity for computer use, and better
lighting<br><br>
The start date for construction is June, 2006 and occupancy planned for
January, 2007. In the meantime, many units (especially LSF and
Access Services) are working with my staff in the Esat Asia Library as we
prepare our collections for shifting to new homes, both temporary and
permanent.<br><br>
For anyone interested in the design for the East Asia Library space,
please take a look at the floor plans on our web site:
<a href="http://www.library.yale.edu/eastasian/renovation.html" eudora="autourl">
http://www.library.yale.edu/eastasian/renovation.html</a><br><br>
Also, <b>for all staff with offices on the second floor of SML</b> who
may be interested in more detail about construction, there will be an
informational session on <b>Monday, December 12, SML 409, 2 p.m. to 3
p.m. </b>to explain the construction process and go over the planning in
more detail. Other staff with an interest in the project may
contact me if you would like to attend.<br><br>
Ellen Hammond<br><br>
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Ellen H. Hammond<br>
Curator<br>
East Asia Library<br>
Yale University<br><br>
Address: <br>
Sterling Memorial Library<br>
P.O. Box 208240<br>
New Haven, CT 06520-8240<br><br>
Telephone:<br>
203-432-1791 (Direct)<br>
203-432-1790 (East Asia Library Secretary)<br><br>
Fax:<br>
203-432-8527</body>
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