About the Renovations
Historically, academic libraries have served as the intellectual center of universities, supporting the curriculum and research of its faculty and students. Today, university libraries across the country are transforming their spaces into innovative centers of scholarship and teaching.
With funding approved and provided by New York state, the Glenn G. Bartle Library’s third floor will be renovated over the next four to five years (see timeline below). There is a critical need for an extensive mechanical update as well as asbestos removal. The renovation project provides the ideal opportunity to redesign the floor to meet the current needs of our campus community.
The goal of the third floor redesign is to transform the floor into an innovative and inviting space for study, teaching and research. The new space will include areas for quiet study, collaborative work, instruction, research and our unique collection.
We welcome and encourage feedback from faculty and students to assist with the decision process and we will continue to reach out to our patrons throughout the renovation process.
Science Library Renovation
The Bartle Library Third Floor renovation project significantly impacted the Science Library and its collections. The majority of the third floor collection has been relocated to the ground floor of the Science Library.
A ground floor compact shelving plan has been selected that preserves as much quiet
study as possible, maintains group study spaces, and provides a space for outreach
activities. We will strive to maintain the quiet and accessible environment our community
is accustomed to experiencing. There will be exciting opportunities in the future
to transform parts of the upper floors with new study and outreach spaces.
| March 2021 | Construction begins in Science Library |
| April–July 2021 | Relocate Bartle 3rd Floor collections offsite |
| October 2021 | Construction begins on Bartle 3rd Floor |
| October 2021–January 2022 | Move Bartle 3rd Floor collections to Science Library |
| 2024 | Anticipated completion of Bartle 3rd Floor |
| 2025 | Anticipated reopening of Bartle 3rd Floor |
Benefits
- Growth space for unique research print collection
- Increased overall study spaces to meet demand due to increase in student population with more electrical outlets on the third floor (we heard you!)
- Enhanced research and study spaces to encourage quiet study, collaborative work and use of our extensive and growing collection
- A new Digital Scholarship Center to create a community of practice for research and activities in the digital realm on campus
- Vastly improved natural lighting that will extend further into the floor
- A flexible floor plan and spaces to be adaptable to future needs of the library and the campus community
- Improved wayfinding throughout the floor for easier access to services and resources
- Extensive mechanical and structural updates that will greatly improve the overall environment for the entire library
- A better environment for the long-term conservation and preservation of the print collection
Feedback
We welcome your feedback. Your response will be anonymous.
Library Renovation FeedbackIf you have any questions, concerns, or ideas about library renovation projects, contact Director of Library Administration Nicola Chaneka at chanecka@binghamton.edu.
