These renovations will allow the Library to enhance its vision of an expanded community for all who value books and the written word. Most important, a phased construction process will allow the Library to remain open and operational throughout the project.
Our plans include a dedicated onsite, easily accessible storage space with 5,400 linear feet of shelving for semi-rare books and folios. This secure, climate-controlled structure will eliminate the need for offsite storage. The Library’s entire collection will remain in one location.
The project will renew and reconfigure the fourth floor of the building to create a flexible space for study and events, a new rare book reading room, and a modern conservation studio.
Rendering of the flexible space on the 4th floor set up for member
reading/study
Sketch of the new conservation studio, new rare book reading room, and the flexible space on the 4th floor set up for a reception
Sketch of the new conservation studio, new rare book reading room, and
the flexible space on the 4th floor set up for a lecture
Rendering of the new rare book reading room
Design drawing of the new conservation studio.
Critical to the Library’s future will be a thoroughly renovated, purpose-built floor for staff. Comfortable workstations, an open seating plan, and a new conference room will facilitate collaboration among various departments and help the Library retain and recruit talented, dedicated staff.
For additional information about the renovation project or the campaign, please contact Carolyn Waters at (212)-288-6900 x244 or cwaters@nysoclib.org.
