Pardon Our Dust

This summer, as a result of patron feedback and ever-growing audiences at library events, Burling Library will be undergoing a partial renovation. Most of the work will be done in the Burling Lounge area, where events are usually held. Two rows of periodical shelving are being removed in order to increase the Lounge area by 50%, making room for larger audiences during events. This move has been possible due to the fact that more and more of our journal subscriptions are shifting to an online-only format. The Lounge will also be receiving new furniture, which will include tables and newspaper racks.  Four new ottomans have already arrived and are proving to be useful. 

Along with the new physical layout of the Lounge area, we will be introducing some new technology in the form of a loop service. This loop will be installed under the carpet and will transmit sounds broadcast through a PA system directly to hearing aids. This new system will greatly improve accessibility to those of our patrons with hearing-assistive devices.

On the east side of the first floor of Burling, near the Peer Mentoring spaces, a new laptop bar has been installed. This will allow patrons using laptops the option of standing to use their laptop or tablet devices.

While these projects are going on, Burling will continue to operate during its normal posted hours. If you have any questions regarding these or other projects, or if you are have questions about finding resources while these projects are going on, please ask at the circulation desk.