The big news at the UNH Dimond Library is a redesign of Dimond Library's main level.  As soon as students leave in December for the semester break, work crews will start the cost-conscious project to redesign the computer and stack area. This project is designed to enhance the library's user friendliness and will yield highly visible results with minimal disruption for students.  In fact, the Library will remain open during construction (except the week the entire University is closed) so January Term students, faculty and community members will have access to the library!

This low-budget redesign includes the following changes: 

• An alcove with half-walls is being created to centralize equipment including scanners, copiers and printers into one convenient work area for students and technicians
• Lockers are being added on the main floor so students can store their laptops when they run off to class and plan to return to the library.  Benches will be available in this area for cell phone users.
• Every other book stack will be removed and the height of the remaining stacks will be reduced to half to create a more open and inviting space.  This means much more natural light and a view to the outside from computer area seating! 
• New lighting installed over the tables (which will be retrofitted for computers and laptop accessibility).
• Existing furniture will be moved from other areas of the library and retrofitted (ports/outlets installed) making the design very cost-efficient and the cluster area convenient for individual and group work.
• While it's not part of the Level Three renovation, the Microforms collection has been weeded and relocated and the former Microforms room on Level Two will have 58 additional seats (all with electricity!) when students return in January!