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Library Renovation and Expansion Project
The current library building opened in 1978. It fails to meet the needs of today's users. Spaces to support new kinds of learning based on team work are almost totally lacking, and the building has inadequate support for technology. The current structure also presents numerous maintenance challenges listed below. After extensive input from current students, faculty, and staff, alumni and concerned citizens the Library Renovation and Expansion Project was developed to address these space, technology and maintenance concerns.
The Architectural Drawings show the design plan for the project.
Challenges
• HVAC system failures, obsolete electrical system
• Leaky roof
• Structural cracks in walls
• Noncompliant ADA elevator and stairway
• No classroom space (librarians instruct 1000 students annually)
• Obsolete study rooms with no online access
• Obsolete computer lab
• Inadequate lighting throughout, inefficient windows
• Unsafe furnishings and carpet
• No tutoring center in library
• No climate controlled space for rare books and institutional archives
Solutions
• Energy efficient HVAC and electrical systems
• New roof
• Structurally sound walls
• ADA compliant elevator and stairway
• Multimedia classroom/teaching lab
• Hi-tech study rooms/meeting rooms
• Up-to-date computer lab
• Energy efficient lighting and windows
• New carpet; new and refinished furniture
• Tutoring Center space
• Climate controlled archival space
Plans and Cost Estimates
CTA Architects, a Montana firm with library construction experience, conducted brain-storming sessions with Montana Tech students, faculty, library staff and community members to identify needs. Using this input, CTA formulated Architectural Drawings and cost estimates based on a starting date of February 2010.
Cost
$9,474,586
Become part of this historic project
Renovation and Expansion Naming Opportunities
• Building project
• Multimedia classroom/teaching lab
• Hi-tech group study rooms
• Computer lab
• Climate controlled archives
Outright Gifts
• Gifts of cash
• Gifts of bonds and securities
• Capital asset gifts
•Multi-year pledges
More information
Ann St.Clair, Montana Tech Library Director
astclair@mtech.edu
406-496-4284
1300 W. Park St.
Butte, MT 59701
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