Special Collections Project Update Oct. 23, 2009

The project is speeding towards its conclusion.  In the past week most of the cabinetry has been installed.  Today the top for the service counter was to be delivered.  Many of the lights have been installed and the painting is nearly completed. 

Also this past week they have been working on leveling the floor where needed.  There was obviously some settling of the concrete over the years and in some places the concrete may not have been poured evenly at its origin.  This prep work will allow the beginning of floor coverings installation next week.

  The main corridor, entry/exhibit space, and work room will be covered with vinyl.  The research room, offices and conference room will have carpet.  The collections area will be sealed concrete. 

We are also expecting that library shelving will begin installation during the last half of next week.  This will eventually remove the piles of shelving hardware that have occupied floor space on 5-East this quarter.  Also on the docket for the next couple of weeks are door hanging and interior glazing.