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Fourth
Floor….
The unique arched profile
and roof of the 4th floor are in place. Once
the floor is in place, a number of subcontractors will be
able to start working. The push is now on to put up
the walls and enclose the 4th floor before the
winter weather is upon us. When the 4th floor
is completed approximately one year from now, it will provide
space for the book collection, user seating, collaborative
work rooms for students and faculty, and staff offices for
the library's Technical Services department. The real
focal point of this floor, however, is the room located under
the arched portion of the roof. This room will feature
a conference table for special meetings and functions, display
cases, comfortable seating, and a superb view of the center
of campus. It has recently been officially named the
Roberta R. Allen Reading Room in recognition of the Allen
Foundation's significant contributions to Saginaw Valley State
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University.
A press release from University
Communications provides information about Roberta Allen and
the celebration of the naming of the room.
And a Final Note….
While I have attempted to help you see what things will look
like on each floor as the many phases of this complex renovation
and construction project gradually come to completion, please
realize that seating space will continue to be at a premium
for a while longer, it will continue to be noisy, and dust
will be just about everywhere. Now that classes are
back in session and more people are using the library, please
understand that it may not be possible for library staff and
student assistants to retrieve books from behind the construction
walls immediately upon request; it may be necessary to come
back a short time later to pick them up. Your continuing
patience and understanding are much appreciated!
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