Red accents enliven study space
Brash red accents enliven renewed first-floor study spaces at Tompkins-McCaw Library for the Health Sciences. Geometric designs in the new carpet and some accent walls are lipstick red. Work continues during winter break to update interiors.
Construction Update for Dec. 19
The old service desk was removed over the weekend. We have a temporary desk set up by the main entrance and our other floors remain open. Removal of old furniture continues today, along with work on the new carpet and paint.
In the News: Coverage of New Cabell
A round up of news coverage tied to the grand opening and construction finale at James Branch Cabell Library. Fredericksburg Free Lance-Star/Capital News Service VCU library: VCU unveils renovated library (March 17, 2016) ABC 8 News VCU unveils $50.8 million library renovation (March 16, 2016) Commonwealth Times VCU celebrates $50.8 million completion of renovated Cabell Library (March 16, 2016) WAVY 10/Capital […]
Use main elevators to the helpIT desk on the lower level
The helpIT Center, which is in high demand at the beginning of the semester, is located in Cabell Library. Construction of the new library included closing a stairwell that is now enclosed in the Startbucks building site. Now,tThe most direct route to helpIT, and other lower level services, is to take the main elevators in […]
Cabell Library closed Jan. 15-19
Cabell Library will close Friday, Jan. 15, at 6 p.m. and reopen Tuesday, Jan. 19, at 7:30 a.m. This is a change from a previously announced MLK Day closure, which has been extended due to construction-related work on the granite floors.
Fire alarm system test on Dec. 3
The fire alarm system in Cabell Library will be tested Oct. 3. A critical part of completing construction of the new building is tying together the fire alarm system of old Cabell Library with the new system in the new building and ensuring that it works properly. This testing has to be done before the […]
Cabell Foundation issues $1 million challenge grant to VCU Libraries
The Cabell Foundation, known for its generous support of area cultural centers, has issued a $1 million challenge grant to VCU Libraries. Money raised will assist VCU Libraries in fully outfitting and equipping the new James Branch Cabell Library, as well as provide funding for future furniture and equipment needs. The foundation has challenged VCU […]
Innovative Media closed Monday, Nov. 30
Innovative Media on the third floor of Cabell Library will close at 1 a.m. Monday, Nov. 30, and is scheduled to-reopen in new space on the lower level at 9 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 1. The department, which is expanding into new spaces for video and audio editing and making things, will be offering new equipment […]