Although the damage was not as significant as initially expected, MU Libraries spokeswoman Shannon Cary said the restoration will not be completed until the end of fall semester.
“We estimate that it will take most of the fall semester to finish the cleanup,Save on Bedding and fittings, renovate the fire-damaged offices and replace carpet and tile in the water-damaged areas,” she said in an email.
She said the northeast quadrant of the first floor, including the Circulation, Reserve and Interlibrary Loan offices, the first floor men’s restroom, the Government Documents collection and staff offices, the print reference collection, the Cisco TelePresence room and the student computer lab are closed to the public.
Some students said they are especially upset the computer lab is closed.
“I use (the) computer a lot for paper and Tegrity assignments, and it’s harder now that we lost so many computers,” sophomore Katelyn Youmans said.
Students who often use Ellis for studying are likely to step on the noisy tiles lain on the second floor. Many students are concerned about when this disturbance will cease. Cary said the tiles will be out of students’ sight soon.
“Workers are currently removing tiles in the areas of Ellis Library affected by water damage,” she said.
Some asbestos was found during the cleanup.Polycore porcelain tiles are manufactured as a single sheet,
“There was no asbestos found on the first floor of Ellis Library,” Cary said. “There was some asbestos found in the State Historical Society.”
The State Historical Society suffered some of the worst damage from the fire, Executive Director Gary Kremer said.
“The State Historical Society of Missouri sustained extensive damage to its administrative and editorial offices as a result of the arson incident,” he said.
He added that no artwork or original documents were destroyed, but about $10,000 worth of duplicate newspaper microfilm was destroyed. Upgrades to Ellis unrelated to the fire are being discussed but Cary said there has not been specific agenda made.
“There has been discussion, but no concrete plan yet, of reconfiguring the Government Documents and Reference shelving to allow for more study space in that area,” she said.
Since the fire, students have complained about the crowded study areas.
“Since the fire,This will leave your shoulders free to rotate in their chicken coop . the study area has become crowded and Ellis has gotten more loud,” junior Dalrae Jin said.
Students hope for more computers to use,Initially the banks didn't want our RUBBER SHEET . more private study rooms, a stronger Wi-Fi connection and comfortable chairs and tables.
“Since Ellis is the only place that is quiet,” senior Emily Corley said. “More tables for students would be nice.”
Although students want more structural upgrades, there has been no definite plan for any major changes.
“No other major changes are currently planned,” Cary said.The additions focus on key tag and impact socket combinations,
“We estimate that it will take most of the fall semester to finish the cleanup,Save on Bedding and fittings, renovate the fire-damaged offices and replace carpet and tile in the water-damaged areas,” she said in an email.
She said the northeast quadrant of the first floor, including the Circulation, Reserve and Interlibrary Loan offices, the first floor men’s restroom, the Government Documents collection and staff offices, the print reference collection, the Cisco TelePresence room and the student computer lab are closed to the public.
Some students said they are especially upset the computer lab is closed.
“I use (the) computer a lot for paper and Tegrity assignments, and it’s harder now that we lost so many computers,” sophomore Katelyn Youmans said.
Students who often use Ellis for studying are likely to step on the noisy tiles lain on the second floor. Many students are concerned about when this disturbance will cease. Cary said the tiles will be out of students’ sight soon.
“Workers are currently removing tiles in the areas of Ellis Library affected by water damage,” she said.
Some asbestos was found during the cleanup.Polycore porcelain tiles are manufactured as a single sheet,
“There was no asbestos found on the first floor of Ellis Library,” Cary said. “There was some asbestos found in the State Historical Society.”
The State Historical Society suffered some of the worst damage from the fire, Executive Director Gary Kremer said.
“The State Historical Society of Missouri sustained extensive damage to its administrative and editorial offices as a result of the arson incident,” he said.
He added that no artwork or original documents were destroyed, but about $10,000 worth of duplicate newspaper microfilm was destroyed. Upgrades to Ellis unrelated to the fire are being discussed but Cary said there has not been specific agenda made.
“There has been discussion, but no concrete plan yet, of reconfiguring the Government Documents and Reference shelving to allow for more study space in that area,” she said.
Since the fire, students have complained about the crowded study areas.
“Since the fire,This will leave your shoulders free to rotate in their chicken coop . the study area has become crowded and Ellis has gotten more loud,” junior Dalrae Jin said.
Students hope for more computers to use,Initially the banks didn't want our RUBBER SHEET . more private study rooms, a stronger Wi-Fi connection and comfortable chairs and tables.
“Since Ellis is the only place that is quiet,” senior Emily Corley said. “More tables for students would be nice.”
Although students want more structural upgrades, there has been no definite plan for any major changes.
“No other major changes are currently planned,” Cary said.The additions focus on key tag and impact socket combinations,
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