Building Updates

Preparation for Library Café

Complete
  • Start Date: May 2021
  • Est. End Date: September 2021
Approval has been given for a café to be created in this space in conjunction with BYU Dining Services. Until that can happen, it is was remodeled into student study space. While the Snack Zone on Level 3 undergoes a ceiling replacement, the furniture from that space has been relocated to this space.

About this Project

This project will involve:

  • Creating a contiguous space by demolishing
    • The Library’s former locked case
    • The hallway wall, entrance to, and office within the former Book Repair Lab
  • Necessary HVAC and fire sprinkler enhancements
  • Replacing the ceiling and lighting
  • Replacing the carpet
  • Framing and sheetrocking the exterior walls
  • Painting all walls
  • Furnishing the space for student study
  • Ceiling demoed and east exterior wall framed
  • Electrical work proceeding
  • East and south walls sheetrocked
  • Soffits between columns sheetrocked
  • Mudding and taping of sheetrock proceeding
  • Fire sprinkler work has begun
  • HVAC & fire sprinkler work in progress
  • Painting & additional HVAC work being done
  • Work begins on ceiling grid
  • Ceiling grid is complete and lights have been added
  • Ceiling completed and painting done
  • Room is carpeted and students have started using it
  • Completed and furnished with furniture from Snack Zone
Photos showing progress of project

Updates

  • July 22, 2021

Four projects currently underway

Four remodeling projects are currently underway that we hope will be done before or shortly after Fall 2021 semester…
  • January 20, 2021

Level 2 South Open

Construction in the south end of Level 2 is nearly complete. The old dark wood wall panelling and the…
  • November 4, 2020

New Windows on Level 3

Update, April, 2021: In response to requests from BYU students, the Library is remodeling the Learning Commons one level…
  • September 15, 2020

New offices for First Year Experience

Five new offices have been created for the First Year Experience area….
  • September 14, 2020

Receiving Department and Stacks Department have been completed

The stacks department is now moved into their new space. The mail room and supply room are fully operational….
  • September 14, 2020

Ceiling removal

The drop down ceiling is being removed in preparation for new lighting and ceiling…
  • September 14, 2020

Oak paneling removal

Oak paneling has been removed from the walls on level 2 south…
  • September 14, 2020

New offices

The new science offices are now complete….
  • September 14, 2020

Floor repair

New concrete to level out floor and prepare it for carpet….
  • September 14, 2020

New wall opening

New wall opening between south and central buildings…
  • September 14, 2020

Family History Classroom has been completed!

The Family History classroom now has new carpet, new furniture, and new glass walls….
  • September 14, 2020

Family History Glass Walls

The glass walls have been installed for the new Family History classroom….
  • September 14, 2020

Wall Removal in Music and Dance Area

The wall between the Music and Dance circulating collection and the Music and Dance computer and composition area has…
  • September 14, 2020

New arrangement for Music and Dance computer area and study space

The large computer and composition carrels for this area have been placed in between the pillars to allow for…
  • September 14, 2020

Finishing work is being completed in Book Repair and Conservation

Wood trim, paint, and cabinetry has been installed in Book Repair and Conservation….
  • April 13, 2020

Framing and electrical are underway

Office and workspaces are being framed. Electrical is being installed….

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