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Monday, April 16, 2018 by Sara Perkins
Thank you for your patience during the Davis Library Renovation! Get a look at the new and updated spaces in these 'before and after' photo galleries. Click on the photos for more information.
Library entrance
DC entrance: before
The Library entrance used to look tired and worn.
DC entrance: during
A temporary wall was put up to safely work on improvements.
DC entrance: before
The Writing Centre's new drop-in location is now front and centre!
DC entrance: after
New carpeting gives the entrance a fresh look and will help you find your way to our librarians.
NEW! Quiet reading lounge
Lounge area: beforeThe Library entrance used to be filled with noisy printers, photocopiers and vending machines.
Lounge area: duringWork gets underway to update this prime space.
Lounge area: afterThe Waterloo Reads collection has been moved to this new quiet reading lounge - how convenient!
Lounge area: afterWith comfy new chairs and a wellness table with activities, the new quiet reading lounge invites you to take a break!
Individual and group study rooms
Lounge area: before
The Library entrance used to be filled with noisy printers, photocopiers and vending machines.
Lounge area: during
Work gets underway to update this prime space.
Lounge area: after
The Waterloo Reads collection has been moved to this new quiet reading lounge - how convenient!
Lounge area: after
With comfy new chairs and a wellness table with activities, the new quiet reading lounge invites you to take a break!
Individual study room: before
Old individual study rooms.
Group study room: before
Old group study room.
Study rooms: during construction
Almost there...
Individual study rooms: after
Bright new individual study rooms - book these online!
Group study rooms: after
Spacious new rooms for all your group study needs.
Group study rooms: after
Bright new group study room! Book it online!
Washrooms
Washrooms: before
Washrooms: during construction
Washrooms: after
IT help desk and printer/photocopier area
Printers and photocopiers: now all in one place
The IT Help Desk is now located near printers and photocopiers.
Having all this in one place will make it easier to get help, and reduce noise throughout the Library!
Remembering the old study carrels
Scroll through some motivational graffiti left by students on the old study carrels [Please don't vandalize the furniture].
Photographs by Carmen Peters and Siu Yu.
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