[Noise Alert] Jack hammering and more; earplugs at the service desk
Over the next few weeks, we can expect the start of what will be the “Summer of Noise”: May 12 – demolition of sidewalk to Cathedral St., so it can be re-poured thicker on May 13-14 to hold the weight of dump trucks. May 12 – start of demolition of the atrium which includes sawing […]
The lull before the storm
As the academic year wraps up, construction noise will be minimal, as VCU Libraries supports students in their final studies and papers. Over the next few weeks, we can expect the start of what will be the “Summer of Noise”: May 12 – demolition of sidewalk to Cathedral St., so it can be re-poured thicker […]
Crane arrives Wednesday to place steel on the roof; expect noise on upper floors
A crane will arrive Wednesday, April 9, to place steel on the roof for the cooling tower. Work should be complete on Thursday. You may hear some thumps and bumps. Some book-moving activity continues on fourth and third floors. Expect some noise. Earplugs are available at the Information Services desk.
Noise alert: Fourth floor week of April 7
The usually quiet Cabell Fourth Floor will see activity this week when books will be moved from the fourth to the third floor. This shift will take about 10 days. Workers will be pulling materials from the shelves, loading book carts and moving them. The doors to the quiet section will be open part of […]