This week, Renovation Review takes us on a trip to check on the library’s print collection in Columbia, South Carolina. Our Facility Manager recently had a chance to visit the location where the collection is stored and to speak with the vendor about the latest updates related to the Jackson… Continue reading…
We have received some questions related to the Jackson Library renovation’s impact on the west lawn of the Elliott University Center, otherwise known as Kaplan Commons, as well as the Walker Avenue traffic circle area. Here are some commonly asked questions as well as responses. If you have additional questions,… Continue reading…
Renovation Review is back this week with another update on the tower abatement process. The photo below shows the completed abatement work on the 9th floor. As a result of a safe containment process, the floor now provides a clean slate for floors, ceilings, lighting, and (most importantly) a sprinkler… Continue reading…
For this week’s Renovation Review update, we’re bringing you a brand-new image of what the Jackson Library tower will look like in the future! Several of the original “alternate” tower designs (essentially a wish-list) have been approved for construction, which is fantastic news. As you can see in the rendering below, the… Continue reading…
This week, we’re giving you a look at some of the planned improvements to the Jackson Library tower. These are just some of the highlights; there are many more to come! Want even more Renovation Review content? Click here!
This week marks the beginning of the process of abatement in the library tower, which involves the safe removal of dust and debris created during demolition activities. This will be ongoing for several weeks and will ensure that the construction crews on site are able to work in a safe… Continue reading…
This week we are sharing an interview that we conducted with Terrance “Buddy” Hale, Jr. from UNCG’s Facilities Design and Construction Department. Buddy is the project manager for the Jackson Library renovation. What is your role in the Jackson Library renovation project? Once the State approved funding for the project,… Continue reading…
While the renovation of Jackson Library continues, we’re getting lots of questions from students, faculty, and staff about new and improved features that they can look forward to in the finished building. Phase One (tower side renovation) is currently in progress. When the tower is completed, it will feature several… Continue reading…
For this week’s Renovation Review post, we wanted to remind everyone on campus of the availability of study space in Jackson Library and in the Music Library. There is plenty of room for students, faculty, and staff to work in either library, and we encourage you to visit! In particular,… Continue reading…
With the beginning of the new academic year, there are often questions about access to books, both physical and electronic. We wanted to share some reminders about the best ways to get access to these resources. Print Books More than 180,000 print books remain available on UNCG’s campus. Most of… Continue reading…
