Phase I of the David W. Mullins Library renovation is complete, and Levels 3 and 4 are now open for use. The new spaces offer increased seating, updated technology and a variety of rooms for study and instruction.
“We’re excited to welcome our students and faculty into a facility designed with the needs of today’s researchers in mind,” said Jason Battles, dean of Libraries. “The third and fourth floors have something for everyone, with a variety of spaces and easy access to a sizable number of items from our collections.”
The renovated Level 3 is designated for quiet study and features soft lighting and muted colors. Individual study carrels are available, along with dedicated lounges for graduate students and faculty.
Level 4 is designed for group study and features 10 collaboration rooms available on a first-come, first-served basis. Two flex-space lecture rooms can be reserved for up to 32 people and are equipped for movie screenings.
Both floors now offer water bottle refill stations and increased access to power outlets, as well as group and individual restrooms.
“We’re proud of our newly renovated spaces,” said Adriana Gonzalez, associate dean for research and learning. “The library belongs to the students. We want them to have ownership over their space and be equally proud of it in their pursuit of academic success.”
Mullins Library was constructed in 1968, when the student population was 10,549, and renovated in 1997, when the student population was 13,389. The newly renovated spaces are better equipped to serve the current student population of more than 29,000.
The architects for this project are Miller Boskus Lack and Perry Dean Rogers | Partners. The contractor is Con-Real. Donor support was instrumental to this work and is also a critical part of the future renovation of Levels 1 and 2.