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Frequently Asked Questions

Here is a list of frequently asked
questions about the Health Sciences Library at the Anschutz Medical Campus:

Question 1:
When will you move?

At this point the library is tentatively scheduled to move in October of 2007. Most of the schools will be relocating during the same fall period, which means everyone will be disrupted and inconvenienced to some extent. There are too many programs and individuals to do this during a short period, such as a winter holiday break. Move schedules will be publicized as we get closer to actual relocation.

Question 2:
What will be the new phone number for the library?
This new number will go live across the library web site once the new library is open. 303-724-2152.

Question 3:
Will the library close during the move
or suspend electronic access?
Although the details of the move have yet to be finalized, we will minimize any disruption to electronic access or physical use of the library. The timing of library relocation will be part of the complex migration of multiple educational programs all moving in the same period.

Question 4:
What's that mound of rocks by the new library? Will it be staying?
The installation you refer to is between the Library and the historic World War I Red Cross Hospital Building. It is sometimes called the "Beehive" monument. It is a memorial dedicated to U.S.Army medical staff who were killed in WWI. It is a permanent monument and will be retained. IMAGE

Question 5:
How big is the new library?
The new library at Anschutz Medical Campus will be 113,000 gross square feet, almost double the size of Denison Library. There will be 24,000 linear feet of shelving on the second and third floors to accommodate 215,000 journal and book volumes.

Question 6:
Why do we need a bigger space than we have now if everything is online?

The new library has less space devoted to stacks because of the availability of online journals. One of the biggest unmet needs based on user requests over time is for lots of rooms for group collaboration and learning. Most of the additional space in the new library is designed as group study, with more than 30 new areas.

Question 7:
How much will it cost to build the new library?
The new library will be a $35 million signature building reflecting Colorado's environment.

Question 8:
What will happen to the old library?

Most of the buildings, including the old library, will be demolished when Shea Properties redevelops the Ninth Avenue campus. Information on redevelopment
Visit the Shea website for more information
Pat Nelson, Assistant Director of Denison Memorial Library, has written a history of the old library to preserve our past.

Question 9
Will customer service be the same in the new library?

The faculty and staff of the library remain committed to service excellence. We are looking for opportunities to improve service and staffing efficiencies in the new facility, recognizing that for some users any change may be perceived as negative, even if it means enhanced service to the majority of library users.

Question 10:
What is the location of the new library?

Here's a map of the Anschutz Medical Campus, with our library building highlighted by a red box.

Question 11:
How was the library location chosen?

The library was placed at the epicenter of the Anschutz Medical Campus and bioscience park to give equal and convenient access to all users. It is a short walk from the cluster of education buildings, research facilities, the commercial properties in the Town Center, and will be across the street from the future light rail station.

Question 12:
What will the new library be called?

A name has not yet been chosen for the new library.

Question 13:
How will you move the library?

A moving company is under contract with the Health Sciences Center to move furniture and equipment from Denison to the new library at Anschutz Medical Campus. A bid process will be used to select a mover for library collections.

Question 14:
Will food and drink be allowed in the library?

The food and drink policy will remain the same as that observed now at Denison. Food and drink is allowed at Denison and will also be allowed at the new library.

Question 15:
Will there be a coffee cart/cafe?

A coffee service is planned for the first floor. In addition to the library coffee service, the Fitzsimons Redevelopment Authority, is developing property just north of the library location. The Square at Fitzsimons will include residential/commercial space that includes convenient multi-family housing, retail, services, and restaurants.

Question 16:
Will there be study rooms, lockers, meeting space for faculty, computer labs, and other enhancements?

The new library will have 30 enclosed study rooms to accommodate groups of 4, 6, 8, or 10 persons. Additional study tables and study alcoves are available on each floor. A large reading room with mountain view is planned for the third floor.
Lockers will not be provided because they will be available in the student spaces of the education buildings.
The larger study rooms can be used as meeting space for faculty and students on a first-come-first-served basis.

Sixty computers will be available on the first floor for quick access and for use of media and instructional software.
Wireless technology throughout the library will allow library users to access resources on their laptop computers.
A high-tech visualization lab on the first floor will be developed when funding is available.
A video conference room is located on the third floor.
An art gallery will host local and traveling exhibits, including National Library of Medicine and American Library Association's "Changing the Face of Medicine: Celebrating America's Women Physicians."

Question 17:
What effect will the concrete shortage have on library construction?

The concrete shortage is easing and will not slow down library construction. Escalation in the cost of concrete may impact the construction budget however.

Question 18:
Will gas prices impact construction cost?

Gas price increases do raise building materials transportation costs and impact the construction budget.

Question 19:
Will environmentally friendly materials be used in construction?

"Green" building materials will be used wherever feasible and affordable. Ample natural light will take advantage of Colorado's sunny environment.

Question 20:
Is the hospital moving?

Yes, UCH is moving in June 2007 and they have a special website to share information about their moving plans: http://www.project80045.com/

Question 21:
What restaurants do you recommend around the Anschutz Medical Campus?

A librarian on our staff has created a Google Map of restaurants in the area around the Anschutz Medical Campus.

Question 22:
My library books are due while the Library is closed, from October 8-14. What can I do?

The current Denison library return box under the research bridge on 9th Avenue is available and will remain there into Dec 2007 for all patrons.
Another book return box will be INSIDE the 9th Avenue Satellite during the week of Oct 8-14, available Monday Oct 8 - Friday Oct 12 when the Satellite is open that week of library closure. It too will remain on 9th Avenue campus and Oct 15 and after be available in the hallway outside the Satellite, across from the elevator where a shelf exists with library materials for the taking.

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