In preparation for the exciting re-building of Penrose Library at the University of Denver, Penrose will turn off Prospector Lending from April 18 through April 30. It’s a first step in the tremendous task of moving its collections while construction gets underway. Patrons from DU will be able to continue to borrow items through Prospector during this move at the Driscoll Ballroom on campus.
Penrose Library will be transformed into a library of the future beginning mid-summer, 2011. The building project will create an entirely new library in the same location, at the heart of the DU campus. Improvements to Penrose’s current location will make it a more inviting and energy efficient library in which students and faculty can research, study, and learn.
Some highlights of the new building project include:
• Increased seating on the upper and lower levels
• Addition of deep quiet study areas
• More group study rooms in a variety of sizes
• ADA compliant book stacks and elevators
• Enhanced technology in all areas
• A new multimedia software support service
• A larger café with patio seating
• An academic events space
• Increased number of power outlets throughout the building
• Increased natural light
• Energy efficient lighting and mechanical systems
During construction, a temporary Penrose Library will be set up at the Driscoll Ballroom in the center of the DU campus. The temporary library will continue to offer the Research Center, the Writing Center, the Math Center, and a computer lab in one convenient location, along with a book pick-up and drop-off location at the Access Services Desk.
Books and other materials requested online will be delivered to the temporary library from the off-campus location. We aim to deliver requested materials throughout the day using delivery vans running during library hours.
Other services, including Special Collections, the Center for Teaching and Learning, and the Writing Program faculty offices, will relocate to Aspen Hall on campus. The UTS computer help desk will be relocated to the UTS building and the Quick Copy Center will be relocated to the DU Bookstore.
As details for accessing collections and services develop, find updates on the project website http://library.du.edu/site/academicCommons.
We appreciate everyone’s patience during this exciting time!
Bethany Sewell
Access Services Librarian
University of Denver Penrose Library
