University Library Lines

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Library Lines - An occasional publication of the University Library Cal Poly Pomona


Major Revonation and Addition For University Library to Begin Fall 2004
In an era or rapid technological and educational change it is essential that University Library remain on the cutting edge as a provider of information and research tools. With the passage of last ANovember's proposion 47, California voters agreed that the future of this state rests inteh quality of its education syste. For Cal Poly Pomona, Proposition 47 wil help fund a $33 million facelift earmarked for the Universiy Library, recognized by many as the intellectual heart of the campus. This project is a dream come true. The library is much more than books-it's a hub of educational and social interaction between students, faculty and staff.

The new building will be dramatically different from the current facility, less austere and one that encouragees users to collaborate more. Housing acollection exceeding 3 million items, the University Library was originally constructed in two phases. The four lower floors were finished in 1968, and the upper two floors were completed in 1989 to create a combined 2050,000 square feet of floor space.

The new additioin/renovation project consists of two phases. Phase I will featur the addition of 135,000 gross square feet of 'people space' which will accomodate increasing enrollment. This space-which will come from the enclosure of the ground floor overhang and expansion of the building's east and west sides-will include classrooms and other areas to support new technological applications of library research. Phase II will include renovation of the existing six story library by updating the overall environment and use of existing space. It will correctg significant building deterioration and hazardous conditions in the outdated facility-asbestos, heating, and air conditioning and plumbing systems. Wiring for state-of-the-art computing and telecommunications technology, as well as improvements mandated by the 'Americans with Disabilities Act,' are also included in Phase II. The new library will feature an indoor/outdoor cafe, as well as wireless laptop computers, allowing members of the campus community to interact, both in person and virtually. Another aspect of the project will be to reorient the building to better position itself along the universityh's 'cultural spine.' The main entrance will be moved to the ground floor facing the University Park, with an atrium in the first floor that will create an area for people to walk through the library as opposed to around it.

A majority of the funding for the $33-million addition phase will come from Proposion 47; however, renovation of the existing building (with an anticipated $33-million price tag, as well) is subject to a separate bond issue or other means of funding. Historically, higher education institutions and public schools in California have relied on voter-approved bonds to pay for capital construction projects since those typically are not funded through the state's General Fund. Despite bond monies, Cal Poly Pomona will be required to raise additional funds and leverage support from private donors to utilize the bonds earmarked for the library project. A project like this is about teamwork and collaboration. We will need supplementation from the private sector, and whatever private money we can raise will result in an enhanced facility.

Cal Poly Pomona's 135,000-quare-foot library addition will complement the existing six-story building, as welll as overall campus master planning. As the focal point for research on the campus community, the University Library, along with the Olive Lane pedestrian mall, will serve as the gateway to the campus' future culture corridor. The anticipated completion date for the addition is Fall 2006.

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HIGH TECH & COLOR PHOTOCOPYING ARRIVES

The University LIbrary has a new vendor for photocopy, color print, and amicroform print services. CMS DigiNet has replaced IKON as the Library's photocopy/print service provider effective June 2003. CMS will provide fee-based photocopy, microform print, and color print services. All new digital equipment has been installed. The photocopy/print services are self-service with instructions posted on the equipment, card dispensers, and print release stations. Paper and toner will be checked frequently to maintain high performance and availability to patrons. Assistance will be available by calling x3075 (from Library Research Lab - Ground Floor) or by inquiring at the Circulation Desk on the first floor.

CMS offers the eCard pring and copy card for discount copying on all photocopy machines as well as networked Library printers. Cards can be purchased from two card dispenser locations, one on the 1st floor and one on the 2nd floor. The initial card is purchased for $1.00 *50 cents for the card and 50 cents value for copying/printing). Value can be added to the card at any photocopier or print release station. Prices using your eCard are $0.10 [black and white] and $0.77 [color]. Increased prices for cash copying are $0.15 [black & white] and $1.15 [color].

[ak]

Awesome news. The library seriously needed a facelift and structural renovation (i.e.: electrical plugs don't always work)

Very happy to hear this since I spend quite a lot of time in the library. Thanks for delivering the news.

[MandyMindy]

I came in this thread thinking there was some sort of a line in the library.
Hehe, I'll probably be here at Cal Poly when the library renovation is completed.

[vipz]

Unless I become a super-super-senior I prolly won't get to use the new library D: