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J. Paul Leonard Library Building Expansion & Renovation

Overview

Rendering of new library facade. A major expansion and renovation of the J. Paul Leonard Library building is underway. Set to open Fall 2011, the new home of the Leonard Library, Sutro Library, Labor Archives and Resource Center, Academic Technology and the Center for Teaching and Faculty Development, will provide expanded study and computing space for users, growth space for collections, access to new technologies, and a healthy environment for work and study.

The new facility will not only meet the needs of our students and faculty today, but will provide a flexible design that is adaptable to new technologies and will allow for the integration of services in a way that is more responsive to the needs of students and faculty. The new library building will provide a congenial learning environment in the heart of campus.

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Academic Senate Presentation (4/08)  
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Timeline Summary

May 2008 – June 2008 - Demolish Franciscan building
June 2008 – August 2008 - Construction of two temporary Library Annexes at Lakeview site
August 2008 – Sept. 2008 - Relocation of Library, AT and CTFD Services to temporary Library Annexes and other campus locations
October 2008 - Existing Library building closed
June 2008 – October 2009 - Construction of Western Addition (LRS + 2 Floors)
May 2009 – July 2011 - Construction of North Addition and Renovation of Existing Building
Fall 2011 - New Leonard & Sutro Library Building Opens

Benefits of Project

more space 34% more total space more group study rooms300% more group study rooms
more seats50% more seating more collections50% more collection capacity
more computers100% more computers more collectionsLibrary retrieval system
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