J. Paul Leonard Library Building Expansion & Renovation
Overview
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.
Library Links |
University Links |
| Services During Construction | Construction Updates |
| Access and Construction Alerts | |
Files & Media |
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| Academic Senate Presentation (4/08) | |
| Photo Archives | |
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
 34% more total space |
 300% more group study rooms |
 50% more seating |
 50% more collection capacity |
 100% more computers |
 Library retrieval system |
