Morgan Library Redesign: Phase II
Current Library Building
- 2082 seats
- 1.5 million visits per year
Phase I Redesign
(Complete!)
- 200 ADDITIONAL seats added to Morgan Library
- 492 new and replacement study chairs purchased
- 100 study tables purchased for optimized group study
- 20 new research stations added to EIC
- EIC refurbished with 330 seats
- 5 new group study rooms
Phase II Redesign
- Increased seating
- Renovated Coffee& New Book Areas
- Increased collaborative learning space
- Improved lighting & sound
- Improved restroom facilities
Phase III Redesign
- Fully improved lighting, sound, and restroom facilities
- Increased seating and learning space
- Additional rooms for tutoring and other collaborative learning
- A 24-hour study zone
Phase II of the redesign plan will involve building renovations. These renovations will relocate libraries personnel, a portion of the materials, and service point areas to optimize use of the space. Renovations will also create new high-tech group meeting room space. This phase also includes addressing some lighting and noise concerns to maximize the study environment. Some improvements to the restrooms will also happen during this phase.
Progression and speed of the redesign will depend on funding support. Learn how you can support Morgan Library Redesign