Landscaping will proceed this week with the planting of some of the larger trees that have been selected for this project by Beth Wilson, landscape architect. A major hurdle to conquer will be the installation of the book lift. Access through the roof is no longer an option so the loans counter area will be disrupted for at least a week. The lift is stranded on a dock somewhere awaiting the outcome of the waterside dispute. Uncertainty has been the flavour of the week as we feel the impact of many external forces.
Semester is fast approaching.
Training facilities are being organised, the collection is well on the road to order and access. The builder is aware of the hordes that will descend on 16 February. The next two weeks will see the old Central Library building returned to the public, freshly made over for what promises to be our busiest semester ever. Remember to take care when entering the Great Court from the Forgan Smith Building. There will be a procession of trucks in this area during the week.