UCB Libraries

My New Norlin

East Exterior: Norlin Sundial Plaza

Construction: June - October 2009. Status: Completed and open.

 

Extensive renovations on the Norlin Sundial Plaza -- include major electrical, masonry and plumbing work. The plaza includes a fountain around the Sundial, high and low seating, wireless connectivity, perimeter lighting, and is finished with pavers inset with quotations engraved in sandstone.

First Floor: Norlin Commons (15,050 square feet)

Construction: January - July 2009. Status: Completed and open.

 

The Norlin Commons is now open for use.

 

The Commons is a joint project of the University Libraries and Information Technology Services. The renovation aims to create a learning library that integrates technology in a flexible innovative design. The blending of ITS and the libraries will give students seamless access to information sources and productivity tools. Through the merging of content, technology, and services the new space will enable the full continuum of student learning and discovery. The renovated space greatly expands student study areas.

 

The Norlin Commons opened for service on July 6, 2009. Summer hours will parallel those of Norlin Library. This will be open 24 hours a day.

 

Flexible work spaces includes:

• Collaborative work spaces
• Individual work spaces
• Team technology rooms
• The Writing Center
• Hot topics reading area
• Technology classroom
• Coffee shop : The Laughing Goat

First Floor: East Lobby Firewall

Construction: August - September 2009. Status: Completed and open.

 

A fire barrier has been erected in the east lobby of Norlin Library. This project is separate from, but concurrent with, other construction now occurring in Norlin Library.

Second Floor: Research Services (7,770 square feet)

Construction: May 2008 - January 2009. Status: Completed and open.

 

The second floor east-central section has been reconfigured into a Research Center including the main research desk, reference collection, and periodical collection. The Research Center also houses the East Asian Collection. The Research Center includes research consultation rooms and new instruction classrooms. This area opened for service on January 20, 2009.

 

Other features of the Research Center include:

• Consolidated service point for research assistance
• Photocopiers, printers, scanners, microfilm readers
• Library instruction classrooms
• Research consultation rooms
• Individual and group spaces

Third Floor: Graduate Suite (Study Room)

Construction: May - October 2009. Status: Completed and open.

 

The present Mac Lab has been integrated into the first floor Norlin Commons. The former lab space is reconfigured and transformed into a study suite for graduate students. Grad students now have access to this space as of October 2009.