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Library of the Future

The Project

Ohio Wesleyan University is looking to create a new library space to improve student experience and better meet curricular needs, while reactivating the JAYwalk public space and coordinating with the possible development of a new arts facility. This new library/arts complex will serve as a vibrant hub for academic life and fine and performing arts, along with student support services, and a Teaching, Learning, and Innovation Center, creating a contemporary and collaborative academic experience. This will also serve an overall goal to foster collaboration, goodwill, and strategic alliances with the broader community.

Pfeiffer Partners design firm and Levin Porter Architects will lead the project. 

This site will be the information hub for the project, including news updates, timelines, and FAQs

Timeline

2024 - Nov. 12

Library Town Hall Meeting @ Hobson Library, 12 noon. 
Includes updates for the Library Complex and Arts Arena renovation, as well as library services and print collection rebuild updates. 

Meeting recording (YouTube)
2024 Summer Special Collections relocated to new storage and classroom facilities in Corns and the lower level of the Bigelow Rice underneath Hobson Library. Special Collections services teaching and research services reestablished for Fall 2024 semester.
2024 - May 1 Library Town Hall Meeting @ Hobson Library, 12 noon.
Includes updates from the president, architect, and library director on space planning and future of the library collections, followed by Q&A with faculty, staff, and students.
2024 - February 20-21 Open and focused campus sessions with Pfeiffer and Levin Porter.
2024 - February 13

Pfeiffer Partners design firm and Levin Porter Architects hired to lead Library of the Future development and planning.
2023 September 25 Library Town Hall Meeting @ Hobson Library 12 noon.
2023 - July Beeghly Library closed for the 2023-24 school year due to environmental concerns.
Collections and circulation services transferred to Hobson Library.
Reference services and study space transferred to Slocum Reading Room.

Points of Contact

 

OWU Administration

Brian Rellinger - Internal Project Manager

Steve Lippiello - Internal Project Manager

 

OWU Libraries

Dee Peterson - Director

 

Pfeiffer Partners

Alberto Cavallero - Principal Designer

Gili Meerovitch - Principal Interiors

 

Levin Porter Architects

Matt Franklin - President