The document summarizes the renovations and changes made to a university library. It describes updates to the physical spaces, including a new entrance, study areas, and classrooms. New services were introduced, like an instruction program, on-call librarians, and a writing center annex. Partnerships were formed with student groups, faculty, and external organizations. Communication methods were improved through signage, websites, and social media. Overall, the renovation modernized the library despite challenges, and flexibility was needed to handle unexpected issues.

1. The Good, the Bad, the Ugly:
Post-Renovation Revelations
2013 Pennsylvania Library Association Annual Conference
Melissa Gold, Science Librarian
Erin Dorney, Outreach Librarian

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Renovation Overview
Spaces
Services
Partnerships
Communication
Conclusion

3. Old
entrance

4. New entrance

5. New entrance

6. Old library
classroom

7. New library classroom

8. Old study space

9. New study space

10. Atrium

11. Reading room

13. Garden room

14. Garden room

15. Group study rooms

16. Group
study
rooms

17. Whiteboard
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19. Faculty
collaboratory

22. Services
Instruction
● New instruction program
● New technology
● New procedures

25. On-call
librarians
& student
ambassadors

26. Writing center annex

27. Digital learning studio II

28. Partnerships
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29. Bringing people into the building
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Student Organizations - Creative Writers’ Guild, Folk Club, Artists
Rocking Together, Black Student Union, Sports Management
Student Association...
Administration - Strategic Planning Committee, Council of
Trustees, Global Education Committee...
Faculty - Curriculum Review Committee, General Education
Discussions, Department Chair Forums...
Other - Webinars, Mentoring Program Training, Scholastic Book
Fair, Lancaster County Library Association...

30. External
communication

32. Internal communication
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33. Signage

36. Conclusion
• Don’t be too hard on yourself
• You can’t control everything
• Think about timing
• Flexibility is key
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