Library Commons

Ische Library Entrance

The construction workers have been working on the new lobby to the Commons & the Library since Friday. This morning they started working on the doorway into the Isché Library. Don’t worry you still have access. Work on the doorway should be completed in a few days.

What’s Up with the Construction?

For new students or ones that haven’t been to the Isché Library in awhile, the construction zone will be the new Library Commons. This space when completed will feature study tables, video rooms, a coffee shop, exhibit space, and 24/7 access. Work began in May 2008 and should be completed in Spring 2009.

Alferez Frieze – Library Commons’ Sculpture

Yesterday another milestone was reached in the completion of the Library Commons. “The Conquest of Yellow Fever” frieze by Enrique Alferez was mounted in a specially prepared wall. (Specially prepared because the frieze weighs about 2 tons.)

Conquest of Yellow Fever frieze by Enrique Alferez

Alferez frieze pre-restoration

The conservator will complete the restoration now that the piece is in place. The frieze will be beautiful addition to the Library Commons.

Spring 2009

Chancellor Hollier announced that the Library Commons will be complete in Spring 2009 during the Town Hall meeting yesterday evening.

Elevator Switcheroo

Because of the ongoing tiling, access to the Isché Library will be via elevators #1 & 2 again. These are the elevators closest to the Eye Center Building.

Additionally, the door to the Library will be inaccessible for a few hours while that space is tiled so a temporary entrance has been created adjacent to the regular door location.

Use Elevators #3 & 4

To access the Isché Library, please use Resource Center elevators #3 & 4 (the ones closest to Tulane Ave.). Elevators #1 & 2 are unusable for the next few days so that tiling can be completed.

Moving Walls & Tiling

The temporary plywood walls should start moving in the next few days. The new tile for the Library Commons is being placed, so prepare for some changes to the Isché Library entrance.

Progress in Mud

The Library Commons project is moving forward. Drywall has been up for over a week, but the workers started the mudding process today.

Dig the Library

NMLM - Week 1 Display

National Medical Librarians Month – Week 1 Display Enjoy our ongoing efforts to dress up our plywood construction walls. Stay tuned for more!

Moving Walls

Yes, the temporary plywood wall at the Isché Library is much closer to the main elevator doors. So after moving 3 feet back, the wall has now walked 6 feet forward. Stay tuned for more progress on the Library Commons…

Have the Walls Moved?

It’s not your imagination. The temporary plywood wall at the Isché Library has moved back about 3 feet. Progress is being made on the Library Commons.

Stairs Re-Opened

The internal Isché Library stairwell has reopened. Get a little exercise and take the stairs.

Ische Library Closed on Saturday

Remember the John P. Isché Library will be closed this Saturday, July 26th for A/C duct work related to the Library Commons Construction. The Library will reopen at 1:30 on Sunday, July 27th.

Tulane’s HS Library

Much like the John P. Isché Library which is under renovation for a Library Commons, the Tulane Health Sciences Center Rudolph Matas Library is also under construction. The main entrance to Matas Library is currently closed, but access may still be gained through room M209 on the mezzanine. This entrance is available during the regular hours for the Tulane Library.

A/C Work Scheduled

The John P. Isché Library will be closed on Saturday, July 26th for A/C duct work related to the Library Commons Construction. The Library will reopen at 1:30 on Sunday, July 27th.