Project Overview
The first floor of the Music and Performing Arts Library is getting some updates this summer! We will be replacing the ceiling and lights as well as painting. There may be additional improvements to flooring and furniture, so stay tuned to this page for the latest news.
Project Timeline
These dates are estimates and we will update this page if these targets change.
- April 6 First-floor collections begin move to the Main Stacks in the Main Library and can be used or requested from there
- The move of the 1st floor collections will take 6 weeks on either side of the renovation work, with additional time needed to remove and reconstruct shelving.
- April 6-May 22 Services and study spaces on both floors and second floor collections available to patrons as normal
- May 15-22 Services open on 1st floor but begin transitioning to 2nd floor
- May 26 First floor of MPAL is closed. Patrons can access services, collections, and study spaces on MPAL’s 2nd floor.
- Ceiling/lights/painting begins and work is expected to last 10-12 weeks
- Estimated between July 31 and Aug 14 Ceiling/lights/painting completed
- Once renovations complete Shelving is reinstalled and 1st floor collections begin return to MPAL
- Pre-8/24 (first day of classes) First floor furniture, technology, and services are reinstated on 1st floor and available to patrons
- Mid-late September All 1st floor collections successfully returned to MPAL from Main Stacks
Questions
If you have questions about the renovation or are having issues finding or locating materials during it, please send an email to mpal@library.illinois.edu
Project Pictures
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