Subscribe to our newsletter by emailLangson Library Renovations Reflect Changes in Learning
Thanks to the Jack Langson Library Fund, the Libraries are making significant renovations to Langson Library to meet the changing needs of our students and faculty.
One immediate impact of the digital revolution and a student population accustomed to mobile computing is the importance of electricity. In response, the Libraries are installing significantly more outlets to accommodate the use of laptops, tablets, and other mobile devices to access electronic resources.
Another impact is the demand for spaces that encourage groups to work together as well as those that focus on individual reading, research, and writing. On the first floor of Langson Library we constructed a large group study space and instruction room from under-utilized space. On the third floor we converted eight staff offices into small group study rooms. Students are already heavily using these new spaces.
A larger project on the first floor involves relocating individual study seating to the Aldrich Park side of the floor, which provides natural light and beautiful views of the park. In addition, we have added more shelving for collections, which will substantially relieve the space pressures from over-full stacks. Finally, new paint and carpet will create a more attractive and pleasant environment.
For further information about these renovations, please contact Kevin Ruminson, Assistant University Librarian for Administrative Services at 949.824.4440 or ruminson@uci.edu.
For information on naming opportunities provided by these new spaces, please contact Julie Sully, Interim Director of Development, at 949.824.4658 or jsully@uci.edu.