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Construction To Begin On Uga Special Collections Library Building
Construction To Begin On Uga Special Collections Library Building
Georgia Library Quarterly
The article reports on the start of the construction for the University of Georgia Special Collections Library in Athens in January 2010. It will reportedly house the Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library on Georgia history and culture, the Walter J. Brown Media Archive and Peabody Awards Collection, which has more than 100,000 audio and video recordings and the Richard B. Russell Library for Political Research and Studies. The building's use of state-of-the-art storage and security is also discussed.
Tifton Library Comes Home After Three-Year Renovation
Tifton Library Comes Home After Three-Year Renovation
Georgia Library Quarterly
The article features the rededication of the Tifton-Tift County Public Library in Georgia on November 1, 2009 after three years of renovation. A new building was reportedly built up and 1,830 square feet of space was added. It is stated that the old circular desk was divided for children's use and for reference and that the library features a new radio frequency identification system (RFID) system for circulation functions and a board room with Internet, kitchenette and restrooms.
Gwinnett County Library System Begins Construction Of First 'Green' Facility
Gwinnett County Library System Begins Construction Of First 'Green' Facility
Georgia Library Quarterly
The article reports on the ground breaking ceremony held by Gwinnett County and Gwinnett County Public Library officials in Lawrenceville, Georgia on October 21, 2008 to start the construction of the Hamilton Mill branch of the Gwinnett County Public Library System. The library building will be designed by Precision Planning Inc. to meet the Silver LEED energy efficiency and sustainability standards. Garrard Construction Group is constructing the facility, which will be open in the winter of 2010.
Spotlight On Construction: Expansion And Renovation Of Georgia Southern University’S Henderson Library Spurred By Quintupling Of Student Body, Ann Hamilton, Mark Holland
Spotlight On Construction: Expansion And Renovation Of Georgia Southern University’S Henderson Library Spurred By Quintupling Of Student Body, Ann Hamilton, Mark Holland
Georgia Library Quarterly
The article reports on the expansion and renovation of Georgia Southern University's Henderson Library. The Zach S. Henderson Library has been the hub of academic life at Georgia Southern University for more than 30 years. The library has been the focus of an extensive expansion and renovation to help meet the needs of the university's growing student body. The first phase of the $22.75 million project opened on October 1, 2006. The original building included 109,515 square feet of space. The additional building will feature seating on the first, second and third floors and a balcony on the fourth floor …
Spotlight On Construction: Georgia State's Library Transformation Project Completed, Laura Burtle
Spotlight On Construction: Georgia State's Library Transformation Project Completed, Laura Burtle
Georgia Library Quarterly
The article focuses on the Georgia State University Library Transformation which was funded primarily by student fees. The transformation project allowed the library to renovate space in Libraries North and South. It creates a two-story Learning Commons, build extensive collaborative work spaces, expand technological services and provide better access to research resources. The timeline for the project was projected to be at least 10 years. The goals of the transformation are cited. The Leo A Daly firm designed the project.