VCU Libraries Construction

The fire alarm system in Cabell Library was scheduled to be tested today. That test is postponed and likely will be performed when the library is closed Friday. 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 […]

On Nov. 24 and 25, W. M. Jordan will start modifying the approach from Linden Street to the new loading dock on the west side of Cabell Library. The slope is too steep for large box trucks to back down to the loading dock from Linden Street. On Nov. 24, they will saw cut a […]

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Cabell’s New Entrance

All about the new library Construction news and progress The temporary entrance is no more. The new revolving doors are open. Furniture is being unwrapped and positioned in big new student spaces. Cabell Library, which has remained open throughout construction that began in winter 2014, continues around-the-clock operations. As planned, new service points and sections […]

The fire alarm system in the new Cabell building will be tested today at 11 to 11:15 p.m. The sound likely will be heard in the “old” side of Cabell, where students, faculty and staff can continue working. No evacuation is necessary. This is just a test.

The new restrooms on first through fourth floors in Cabell Library will open the morning of Friday, Aug. 14.

Preparing staffing and the building for the start of the academic year, Cabell Library will be closed Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 8 and 9. During this time, the construction crew will be working and will shut off power to the building to do some major work related to the HVAC system. Here are Cabell’s hours, […]