[Yulpub] This Old Library - East Asian edition

[Ellen Hammond]

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:

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:

1)  Improve temperature control in public spaces by updating the heating 
system and adding air conditioning
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
3)  Make interior repairs, paint, add new flooring and carpet and generally 
refurbish all public and staff spaces (which are really in need!)
4)  Improve functionality for readers through the addition of new 
furniture, enhanced capacity for computer use, and better lighting

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.

For anyone interested in the design for the East Asia Library space, please 
take a look at the floor plans on our web 
site:  http://www.library.yale.edu/eastasian/renovation.html

Also, for all staff with offices on the second floor of SML who may be 
interested in more detail about construction, there will be an 
informational session on Monday, December 12, SML 409, 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. 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.

Ellen Hammond





Ellen H. Hammond
Curator
East Asia Library
Yale University

Address:
Sterling Memorial Library
P.O. Box 208240
New Haven, CT  06520-8240

Telephone:
203-432-1791 (Direct)
203-432-1790 (East Asia Library Secretary)

Fax:
203-432-8527 
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