Library Renovation: Home

 "With these changes, our libraries will make additional intellectual contributions to our campus." 

~Connie V. Dowell, Dean of Libraries 

Board of Trust Approves Library Renovation

Vanderbilt University’s General Library Building is undergoing a $6 million renovation that addresses 21st century teaching and research needs for students and faculty while enhancing the experiences of community visitors. This is the first major change to Vanderbilt’s largest library building since the addition of the H. Fort Flowers Wing in 1969.

The renovation will upgrade almost 19,000 square feet of existing space. The number of large, attractive study areas will be increased, including two multi-purpose group study areas that can be used for library instruction classes, study sessions and special events. The number of public workstations will be increased, and the lobby’s four help desks will be consolidated to provide a single service point for library users. A café will be added on the fourth floor, directly accessible from campus as well as through the library.

Construction on the lobby, reference room, computer commons and second floor breezeway will be completed in time for the fall semester. By the end of the calendar year, work on the café and community room will be done.

The full text of the Vanderbilt News article is available online.

“Scholarship has changed dramatically in the 70 years since construction of the Central Library.  The information revolution completely transformed the way faculty members teach, the way students learn and the way faculty and students conduct research. "

          ~ Provost Richard McCarty