W. W. Hagerty Library

In early March, the Libraries unveiled a new space in W. W. Hagerty Library, providing Drexel researchers an opportunity to connect over shared research interests and ideas. The space, Research Connections, is located on the second floor of the library and offers comfortable and mobile chairs, a white board, a projector and a phone with conferencing capabilities.

Increased seating and improved utilization of space are the focus of a proposed renovation to W. W. Hagerty Library. After months of planning, library staff, along with campus planners and administrators and the architectural firm Kling Stubbins, have proposed ways to address these objectives.

“Although these are not finalized plans, I am excited by the possibility to add about 300 additional seats to the library – while increasing the flexibility of the space and improving traffic flow and decreasing noise,” said Danuta A. Nitecki, dean of libraries.

Philadelphia based architecture firm, Kling Stubbins was awarded the contract to design the upcoming renovation of W. W. Hagerty Library. On November 9th, they began work with Drexel facilities and library staff on the new design.

The city and campus prepared well over the weekend for Hurricane Sandy that arrived in Philadelphia on Monday, October 29, 2012.   This was a storm that affirmed an important role of the Libraries on Drexel’s campus.

The Provost requested that the Libraries serves as an essential service during the University's closing on Monday and Tuesday.   Several staff were asked to work and provide skeletal services for over 25 hours during the two days when classes and campus activities were cancelled.   They did so fearlessly and with service commitment beyond the normal expectations of their jobs.    Here is what was provided to the thousands of students staying on campus during the storm, along with the opening of the Daskalakis Athletic Center [DAC] across Market Street from the W.W. Hagerty Library.

On Wednesday, April 18, 2012, Drexel University Libraries welcomed over 40 guests to W. W.

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