The newly remodeled third floor of the library has opened to students looking for a place to read or study and offering numerous tables, individual kiosks and group study rooms.
Geology sophomore Kelly Castellanos said, “I really like the new look. There is much more space and easy access for my laptop and personal belongings.”
Most study tables are located along the perimeter of the library, which allows natural light to fill the area from nearby windows.
Individual kiosks are available with electrical outlet access.
Six group study rooms may be reserved at the circulation desk with a valid student ID. Other supplies such as dry-erase markers and erasers also may be checked out. The study rooms are on a first-come, first-served basis and are available for three-hour sessions.
“There are more places to sit, and it is a very quiet place to study,” psychology sophomore Violet Hernandez said.
There are numerous tables that can accommodate at least four students. Most tables are within reach of electrical outlets for notebook computers or other electronic devices.
The renovation took about four months to complete, with work starting at the end of June, said circulation Librarian Ralph E. Domas.
“We have received outstanding feedback from students,” Domas said. “From lighting to the color scheme, students are very pleased with the remodeling.”
President Robert Zeigler said at the Oct. 28 Faculty Senate meeting that library renovations were “not as extensive as the original plan,” which was developed as part of the $450 million 2005 bond election.
After renovating three buildings, plans for the library were scaled back to only one floor. Additional library renovations will be done as more money becomes available, Zeigler said.
For more information, call the library office at 486-0559.
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