Dana Biomedical Library’s Challenges
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Dana Biomedical Library’s Challenges
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Entrance
Broken pavers; unsightly,
uneven footing
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The front door is not handicap accessible
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The nominal handicap entrance
• No parking
• Rough terrain for wheelchair
• Doors are heavy to open
• No automatic door opener
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Poor study spaceWedged into the stacks on the second floor
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1 of only 4 small group rooms
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Carrels are old, poor condition
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A student spreads out and studies all morning, then comes the afternoon sun and she cannot see the laptop screen, and the blinds will not close—
and she has to move.
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Window treatments
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Single-pane windows
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Climate Control
It’s Freezing
It’s Too Hot
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Lack of power outletsextension cords everywhere
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No climate control whatsoeveruncomfortable for studying,
hot in the summer, cold in the winter
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The elevator is too small for an ambulance gurney to fit into
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Elevator is ancient and slow
1963
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Flooring on first floor
Marked,stained, anddented
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Third floor carpet is worn through
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Paint problems
• Peeling paint• Asbestos-skimmed
columns
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A second floor office
• Barely wider than the doorway
• Distant from users
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Basement office
An unattractive work environment
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Staff roomThe sink is narrow and does not drain
well, the oven and burners are old
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Check out the plumbing
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Sink does not drain
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Missing parts
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General upkeep
Grouting on the Gilman-side entrance