Falk Library Construction Update
This past spring, renovationof the new casual seating and study area on the upper floor of Falk library was completed. Warm tones and modern prints replace stark white walls and institutional tweeds. Individual seating and smaller tables, to accommodate one or two people or laptop users, have replaced many of the long, group tables. Upholstered chairs offer a place to sit and read comfortably. Wireless networking and accessible electrical outlets make the area laptop friendly. The women’s rest room has been renovated, and access to the men’s restroom has been improved.
The new area is a departure from existing study spaces at Falk in more than its style. Modern library users are an eclectic group, and there is a need to accommodate a variety of study styles and habits. While some users are more comfortable at traditional library tables where they can spread out their work, others prefer more personal space, or to work on their lap rather than a hard surface.
The new study space on the upper floor of Falk library is just the beginning of a larger plan to update the Library. In the coming year look for new computing spaces, extension of the new design into other parts of the upper floor, and group study spaces.
--Deb Silverman
