Renovation Highlights

  • Renovation Background and Floorplans
    Transforming Auraria Library [PDF]
     
  • Holistic Design  
    Auraria Library Renovation Team worked with studiotrope Design Collective to develop a holistic design for the entire Library and future phases of renovation. The goal is to create spaces that enrich the quality of the environment and the lives of those who use the Library
     
  • Restrooms, Second Floor
    The Second Floor Restrooms were completely gutted and redesigned. New Second Floor Restrooms feature more space and accessibility
     
  • Group Study Rooms, Second Floor
    Six new Group Study Rooms were created on the Second Floor. The rooms feature: glass walls, chairs, tables, large LCD screens, whiteboards, and wireless access. These rooms may be reserved in the online booking system 

  • Ask Us Desk and Service Point Area
    Better known as the place where you check in and check out books – the new Ask Us Desk and Service Point Area were redesigned with future enhancements in mind. This area features: the first level of research help, directional and other informational questions answered, self-service check out and check in, and digital signage. It was designed purposefully with an additional, future entrance on the Lawrence Street side of the building in mind
     
  • Special Collections
    The new Special Collections features: a Reading Room, new chairs and tables, preparation for a rare book collection and a controlled environment for collections
     
  • Current Periodicals and Newspapers
    - The "Library Living Room" located near the North Courtyard. It is a calm, comfortable place with Current Periodicals and Newspapers on new shelving. This space features comfortable seating, coffee tables with electrical outlets, new carpet, and a painted ceiling
     
  • Research Zone  
    The Reference Collection is located on new, lower shelving in this area on the first floor. This zone is located adjacent to the Librarian’s offices and has additional research consultation space. The space features: 12 new 27" Macs with specialized software, new furniture, ADA compliant computers/software, new carpet and a painted ceiling
     

Ask Us Desk

  • Current Periodicals and Newspapers
    - The "Library Living Room" located near the North Courtyard. It is a calm, comfortable place with Current Periodicals and Newspapers on new shelving. This space features comfortable seating, coffee tables with electrical outlets, new carpet, and a painted ceiling
  • Research Zone  
    The Reference Collection is located on new, lower shelving in this area on the first floor. This zone is located adjacent to the Librarian’s offices and has additional research consultation space. The space features: 12 new 27" Macs with specialized software, new furniture, ADA compliant computers/software, new carpet and a painted ceiling
     
  • Media Space  
    - The Media Space features a dark blue ceiling, pin lights, new tables and chairs, viewing stations. The collection featured includes streaming media, DVDs, CDs
     
  • New Shelving, Wayfinding and New Signage System  
    - New shelving was designed with wayfinding in mind and is lower for Current and Bound Periodicals and for the Reference Collection. New shelving features access to materials, new end panels, and a clean modern style. Enhancements are made with the digital future in mind. The new Wayfinding and Signage System features more open spaces, lower shelving, and nooks and spaces that inspire study, research, and collaboration
     
  • General Enhancements
    - General Enhancements including new tables and chairs throughout the Library, new carpeting, and fresh paint.

Renovation Process Highlights

  • Renovation Program Plan submitted to the State by AHEC / Jill Jennings Golich and the Auraria Library / Mary Somerville
  • Engagement with tri-institutional groups, faculty, students, and AHEC
  • Continue work with studiotrope Design Cooperative (http://www.studiotrope.com/)

Renovation Funding

  • With Governor Hickenlooper’s signing of the Long Bill in May 2013, the Library was awarded the first $4M of a $26.8M ask. The full amount of the ask was subsequently awarded
  • Cash Contributions