Campus Lighting Project at Broome Library

As part of the university's goal of becoming a more sustainable campus, Facilities Services will be working onretrofiting lights within the Library.  The campus project is estimated to save 400,000 kilowatt hours per year.

For more information about the project visit the campus' Energy Management page.

Project Schedule and Updates

Start Date: June 16, 2025
End Date: September 12, 2025

Based on the nature of the project impacted areas and closure dates are subject to change.

For up to date hours please visit the Library Hours page.

Week of August 11th

The Library will continue to be closed during the week of August 11th for construction.

Services During Closure

Library Material Pick-up and Drop-off

Services are available by appointment. Library materials include equipment, books, media, and reserves. Access to some materials maybe unavailable due to construction.

Library Reference/Research Services

IT Help Desk

Writing & Multiliteracy Center (WMC)

Learning Resource Center (LRC)

Week of July 28th

  • Reading Room flags have been removed.  Work on the overhead lighting is expected to continue over the next 2 weeks.
  • Work has begun on the First Floor Stacks. Contractors will be roping off areas around the stacks where work is taking place. Set-up for Monday (7/28)  room 1552 the reference collection book area, followed by the next section of reading room area room 1554.
  • The IT Help Desk is back at the Broome Library RM 1340.ʠPlease check this website for construction updates regarding location of Help Desk.
  • Computer access will be available in:
    • Quiet computer Lap (BRO-1330)
    • Laptops will be available for checkout the Circulation Desk
  • The Reading Room scanner has been moved to 1720.
  • The left front doors at the entry location of Broome is out of service. Please use right side doors at entry point of Broome Library. This entry is ADA compliant.

Week of July 21st

  • The Reading Room perimeter will be cordon off starting Monday (7/21) and be inaccessible for the next 3 weeks.
  • Removal of Reading Room flags will start Wednesday (7/23) and end Friday (7/25)
  • The IT Help Desk is back at the Broome Library RM 1340.  Please check this website for construction updates regarding location of Help Desk.
  • Computer access will be available in:
    •  Quiet computer Lap (BRO-1330)
    • Laptops will be available for checkout the Circulation Desk
  • The Reading Room scanner has been moved to 1720.
  • The left front doors at the entry location of Broome is out of service. Please use right side doors at entry point of Broome Library. This entry is ADA compliant.

We appreciate your patience and understanding during this much needed construction lighting improvement.

Week of July 14th

  • IT Help Desk is relocating back to Broome Library RM 1340.
  • Main Reading Room computers will be de-energized in preparation for the boom lift.  Computer access will be available in:
    • Quiet computer Lap (BRO-1330)
    • Laptops will be available for checkout the Circulation Desk
  • The Reading Room scanner has been moved to 1720.
  • The left front doors at the entry location Broome is out of service. Please use right side doors at entry point of Broome Library. This entry is ADA compliant.
  • Staging for equipment and materials will be on the North side of the Library Plaza or storage location designated by IT Help Desk. The area will be secured.
  • Intermittent work will begin throughout with minimal impact to Library operations and access.

Week of June 16th - Week of July 7th

  • Contractors will pick a staging area outside the Library.
  • Contractors will be testing circuits throughout the building - with minimal, if any, disruptions.
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