Morgan Library Redesign: Phase III

Redesign@ a Glance

Current Library Building

2082 seats
1.5 million visits per year

Phase I Redesign (Complete!)

200 ADDITIONAL seats added to Morgan Library
492 new and replacement study chairs purchased
100 study tables purchased for optimized group study
20 new research stations added to EIC
EIC refurbished with 330 seats
5 new group study rooms

Phase II Redesign

Increased seating
Renovated Coffee& New Book Areas
Increased collaborative learning space
Improved lighting & sound
Improved restroom facilities

Phase III Redesign

Fully improved lighting, sound, and restroom facilities
Increased seating and learning space
Additional rooms for tutoring and other collaborative learning
A 24-hour study zone

Phase III of the redesign plan involves external changes to the building. This phase will complete the lighting, restroom and noise improvements begun during Phase II. This phase hopes to create an enclosed atrium with two floors of balconies over the current courtyard in the center of Morgan Library. The enclosed atrium space will create areas for expanded seating and enable the libraries to open a 24-hour study space. This phase may also include creating more interactive classroom and group meeting areas within the library.

Phase II and III of the redesign plan are dependent on the building of a high density storage facility to house a portion of the Libraries’ collection. Such a facility will help ensure the preservation of the print collection and our cutting-edge document delivery programs will ensure patrons receipt of stored materials while opening up the library space for more seating, computers, and meeting areas.

Progression and speed of the redesign will depend on funding support. Learn how you can support Morgan Library Redesign

Rendering of the enclosed atrium by Phil Scott, H& L Architecture