The Thomas Cooper Library expansion plan has been revised from the construction of two wings on the east and west sides of the Cooper Library to a single addition south of the Cooper Library. The building will house Rare Books and Special Collections as well as South Carolina Political Collections.

According to Interim Dean of Libraries Tom McNally, "This change achieved needed economies and produced a more efficient building through shared spaces.

"The University hired a construction management firm to undertake the project and to work in collaboration with the architects. This team came together in the Fall of 2007 to produce detailed drawings for the revised building. The resulting drawings incorporated features from the initial plan and added a shared reading room and a shared major events area.

"The addition will provide attractive space for departmental activities such as exhibits, teaching, public programs, and digital projects. Also included will be expanded and up-to-date study space for researchers, enhanced environmental conditions and security for both people and collections, and upgraded stack space to ensure the long-term availability of the collections.

"In spite of the change in design, the projected timetable date remains close to the original with completion by the fall of 2009."

Main Level Special Collections Addition

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