Category: Hours & facilities

Crews are now completing some of the most striking projects, including carpeting, paint, and trim. You can even see molding along the floor in this photo, taken late yesterday afternoon. (Crews are also working on some more behind-the-scenes systems to make sure the new spaces are safe and well-lit, but photos of those projects aren’t as impressive.) I look forward to posting progress snapshots of books going back on the shelves soon — hopefully in the next few weeks!

The end is in sight! Floors are being sealed in preparation for carpet installation this week. Shelves have been installed, and walls are getting prepared for final coats of paint.

After the last construction walkthrough–tentatively scheduled for late January–there are still several steps to complete. Before the new spaces open, the books will go back on the shelves, artwork will go back up on the walls, and furniture will be delivered and arranged.

I’ll update here as dates are finalized!

The expansion project continues over the break, and this week is an especially noisy one. Remember that wall of shelves on the lower level that used to greet you at the bottom of the stairs? It’s gone now!

In addition to bringing down entire walls, crews are working on lights, installing shelving, and prepping the floor this week.

If you plan to use the Library over the break, please remember that we have earplugs at the desk.

The construction team confirmed today that their plans for a quieter Reading & Examination period are still on target. The schedule calls for crews plan to work very early mornings during that time. This means that, barring any delays in the next couple of weeks, there will be no construction when the Library is open (8 am – 11 pm) during exams (December 3 – 14.)

Before exams, crews plan to finish as much as possible. Inspections, drywall, and electrical work are all on the schedule. After exams, crews will resume the full-time schedule and focus on some noisier tasks like installing shelves. So if you’re planning to use the Law Library over the winter break, you might want to check back here for updates!

Work begins Thursday upstairs on the main floor, where there will eventually be more study rooms for law students.  Thursday’s activities should involve hanging plastic and removing carpet.

Please note that there will be a slight “simple green” odor from the carpet-removal process.  The crew plans to use an air filter to help with the smell. But the air filter will add a bit of noise as it circulates the air.

Related links: Earplugs and Study Space at UCI