Projects Completed:

• A chair rail has been added to the Bookmark Cafe seating area next to the Security Office to prevent damage to the walls from the chairs. Chair Rail Chair Rail
• The first floor women’s restroom has been renovated. The only remaining task is to put sconces on the walls next to the mirrors. Thanks for your patience! Door Mirrors Mirror Large Mirror Stalls Stalls Fancy Hand Dryer
• Unused shelves have been removed from the wall near Digiprint. The wall has been painted, and one section of shelving remains for reshelving purposes. Reshelving Wall
• The door to the Men’s restroom on the first floor now has an automatic door.

Projects in Process:

• The area in 1 Central is currently undergoing renovation. Electricians are currently updating the wiring in order to have enough power for the computers. This tentative floor plan shows the general location of computers and study areas. Note: the furniture shown only represents the type of furniture to be used. The final selections have yet to be made by the interior designer. The area will include fixed computer stations, soft seating and study tables. No estimate has been given for completion of the renovation.
• Paper signs around Ellis are currently being replaced with laminated signs with a consistent design.

Comments and suggestions are always welcome.

The Ellis Library Space and Facilities Advisory Committee welcomes your suggestions and comments regarding space and facility issues in Ellis Library. Please submit your comment using the Feedback Form. Anonymous suggestions are allowed. If you wish a reply, please include your name and email address.

The Ellis Library Space and Facility Advisory Committee (ESFAC) has some new projects underway.

ESFAC is currently working on: the removal of the CPRR marble counter, renovating the women’s restroom on the first floor, compiling data for Ellis Library’s current signage dilemma, posting location guides outside of the elevators for our patrons, and researching a student’s request to have cushioned chairs in Ellis Library along with the projects below.

• To create more student study space, the short shelf located at the south end of the reference books will be removed. To allow for this, the reference books are being shifted to clear the shelf. Photo 1
• Two ranges of government documents shelves are being removed from 1 Central to make room for more student study areas. Ranges to be Removed – After Photo 1 – After Photo 2
• The boards and wires which remain after the removal of the phones in the entrances will be removed and the walls painted. West Entrance Phone board – North Entrance Phone board
• The scanners located at the south side of the DOIT computers have been moved next to the KIC scanner. Before Photo 1 – Before Photo 2 – After Photo 1 – After Photo 2

As you can see, ESFAC members are actively working on small and large projects. In addition to a list of considerations the committee members are strategically working through at every ESFAC meeting. All substantial considerations are submitted to the Library Management Team (LMT) as a proposal.  The LMT members have the final word as to whether or not a consideration will be approved.

Lastly, all recommendations/considerations will be reviewed but may not be addressed by the committee.

Thank you,

ESFAC