As of 4:30 this afternoon, Forsyth Library is closed for renovation. A lot of work has happened over the past few months to prepare the building for construction to start this summer:
- 1.1 million books were moved either by our staff or by the crew from A. Arnold (a collection moving company out of Kansas City)
- 22 tours were given to stakeholders, faculty, staff, and community members interested in learning more about the renovation
- 17 staff offices were relocated to Custer Hall
- Furniture was moved out of offices and study spaces
- TVs, projector screens, and other technology were removed
The photos below give a glimpse into the labor involved and the progress up until this point:
As one door closes, another opens. A Welcome Desk in Custer Hall 304 will open on Monday morning as the main service point for Forsyth Library for the duration of the summer while the building is closed. Patrons can pickup or return books and interlibrary loan materials and checkout technology. About 78% of our collection is also available online, anytime through the library catalog at fhsu.edu/library. The Media Lab is located in Custer Hall 310 and is available by reservation.
Stay tuned for more progress …
