The two-story, 55,000 sf McGraw-Page Library opened in 1961 and was renovated and doubled in size in 1987. A smaller addition was constructed in 2011. The building remains in a great location at the crossroads of campus and the college has decided to renovate and potentially add to the existing building rather than build a new facility. The study deliverables included a comprehensive analysis of current space utilization in the existing building and programming for two phases of renovation and expansion of the existing space.

Phase 1 of the project includes the renovation of the McGraw-Page Library, and the construction of additional space to add a variety of offices and services to the first floor of the building, including:

• Improved office spaces for existing Library staff and services;
• Staff offices and workspace for the College’s EDGE Career Services;
• Offices and workspace for the Office of International Education;
• Offices for the College’s Honors Program;
• Multipurpose office/conference spaces to allow for future capacity increase;
• Reception space and workspace for administration;
• Student study and workspaces.

Phase 1 also provides for the substantial refurbishment of the existing facility, to include additional electrical, interior finishes including flooring, and improved signage. Phase 2 of the project includes the addition of a classroom building adjacent to the Library that will include academic space and additional faculty offices.