Library Addition and Renovation  

Welcome to the Davidson Library Addition and Renovation website. I am excited about all the changes ahead and for this opportunity to expand and upgrade the library facility.

This project will transform Davidson Library by adding new study spaces, better infrastructure, and more technology. Our goal is to design a space that will serve the next generation of scholars

Over the next year we will be sharing more information with you about this construction project. There are still many opportunities to get involved by helping us understand what you would like to see in your library

Thanks for your interest in the library. You are welcome to contact us with any questions.

Denise Stephens
University Librarian

This Guide Has Moved!

We have moved this guide into our website and are updating it there.  Please visit the new site.

Fall Activities

Over the next month we will be shifting media (VHS & DVDs) and current periodicals to the first floor reference collection area. We will also be moving newspapers to the first floor, new books area.

10.11.2011

Summer Activities

We've been busy this summer planning for the renovation. Several new walls have been constructed on the first and second floors. These will become temporary locations for several departments once construction begins. At this point however, these areas are unoccupied and will remain open spaces for studying.

Another big change was the relocation of the Science & Engineering Desk; it has been moved to the front of the Reference Office and renamed the Second Floor Help Desk.

You'll also find that we moved some furniture around on the first and second floor. Our goal is to keep study spaces and library print collections accessible for as long as possible.

Looking ahead at the Fall Quarter we don't anticipate any big changes. Check back here for the latest information about the project.

9.22.2011

Architect's rendering of the library's addition and renovation.

We want to thank everyone who participated in the various feedback opportunities regarding the new building and renovation. All the winners of our numerous prizes have been notified by email. Over the summer we'll be consolidating your ideas and drafting a round two of questions and themes for the Fall quarter. Thanks again for your interest and ideas!

We've started the focus group process to better understand current library experiences and to help us imagine the wide variety of future learning spaces. If you'd like to be involved in a future focus group session, please contact Brian.

Updated 6/01/2011

We had a great design charrette last week. Thanks to everyone for your time, interest, and ideas! We'll be hosting one more session later this quarter, so be on the look out for another chance to help design your new library spaces.

Updated 5/24/2011

This was a blurb about the addition and renovation in the Campus Notes section of 93106: read

Updated 5/12/2011

We've started looking at color for the interior spaces. The architects are suggesting a eucalyptus tree themed palette.

Article in the Daily Nexus about the Addition and Renovation: read.

Updated: 4/18/2011

We are currently working with UCSB Office of Planning and Design along with Pfeiffer Partners Architects to finalize the building design and related infrastructure. Construction is scheduled to begin Winter Quarter 2012, so there will be many changes within Davidson Library starting Summer 2011.

Updated: 4/15/2011