Yale University Library Shelving Facility

On November 19th, 2001 construction began on the remaining five modules planned for the LSF. Two modules will house library materials, while three will temporarily be used by the Art Gallery. The final set of modules will be referenced as #1- #6. In this new numbering scheme, the currently utilized module will be #1, the next two occupied by the Library will be #2&3.

What follows is a pictorial history of the construction in progress, with most recent views first.

As with module # 1, a Harris Environmental unit has been installed in the mezzanine. This unit will filter the air and maintain a constant 50 degrees F temperature and 30% relative humidity
in modules # 2 & 3. (August 20, 2002)

Upper level, above the ceiling in module # 6. (August 20, 2002)

Duct work for air conditioning in module # 6. (August 20, 2002)

An auxiliary connection is installed for an external generator
to be used in case power is lost. (August 14, 2002)

Work is underway to remove a knock-out panel
to create access between the old & new shelving modules. (August 14, 2002)

Demolition of the panels between modules # 1 & 2 begins. (August 13, 2002)

West wall in module # 5 shows the electrical piping and main fire sprinkler system.
(July 30, 2002)

Electrical sub-panels in module # 6. (July 30, 2002)

Installation of the interior room partitions in module # 6 is in progress. (July 30, 2002)

Closer view of interior room partitions being installed in module # 6. (July 30, 2002)

Overhead fire door between modules 1 & 2. (July 30, 2002)

Overhead door between modules # 1 & 2. (July 30, 2002)

Electrical service for the mezzanine in module # 6. (July 24, 2002)

Chillers for modules # 4 & 5 on the processing room roof. (July 24, 2002)

Insulation being installed in module # 4. (July 11, 2002)

HVAC equipment being lifted to module # 6 mezzanine. (July 11, 2002)

Chiller being unloaded for modules # 1 & 2. (July 11, 2002)

HVAC equipment on its way to the new modules. (July 11, 2002)

Interior of mezzanine in module # 6. (July 11, 2002)

View of constructing the mezzanine in module # 6. (July 02, 2002)

Installing shelves under the duct work in module # 2. (July 02, 2002)

Twenty percent of shelving has been installed in module # 2. (June 25, 2002)

Northwest corner of module # 6 showing a new loading dock. (June 25, 2002)

Raising the Harris environmental control unit to the mezzanine of new module. (June 13, 2002)

Work on the mezzanine of module # 6. (May 15, 2002)

New shrubs along Putnam Avenue. (23 April, 2002)

Single wall between modules 1 & 4 prior to flashing. (15 April, 2002)

Block wall roof between modules 1 & 2. (15 April, 2002)

Foundation hole to allow ducts to enter the electrical room. (15 April, 2002)

Progress in the construction of the loading dock area in module # 6, six days later
(09 April, 2002)

Loading dock area and stairs to mezzanine for use during the period
when the Gallery will occupy module # 6. (03 April, 2002)

Roof joists in module # 5. (03 April, 2002)

Further progress on laying the water pipes. (27 March, 2002)

Excavation into sprinkler room for domestic water pipe. (27 March, 2002)

Excavation for additional fire hydraulic system. (25 March, 2002)

Walls for module #5 are in place. (25 March, 2002)

As the walls are propped, the roof joists are installed. (25 March, 2002)

Looking between modules shows the building of the mezzanine. (25 March, 2002)

Positioning corner panels. (15 March, 2002)

Creating a loading dock for use by the Art Gallery. (15 March, 2002)

West and north walls of module # 6. (15 March, 2002)

Roof decking connecting new (left) and old (right) modules,
with walls yet to be completed.. (11 March, 2002)

Two walls come together to frame a new module. (06 March, 2002)

View of loading dock area in module # 6. (06 March, 2002)

View of roof partly decked in module # 4. (06 March, 2002)

Roof joist section about to be lifted onto module # 4. (01 March, 2002)

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Roof joists being put in place for module # 4. (01 March, 2002)

Foundation wall for loading dock area in module # 6. (01 March, 2002)

Exterior walls shown for modules 2 & 3 (22 February, 2002)

Modules continue to grow. View shows the installation of exterior wall for module # 2 as well as separation wall between modules 2 & 3.
(15 February, 2002)

Installation of walls for modules 2 & 3.
(15 February, 2002)

Amazing speed! Inside northeast corner of module # 2 shows progress installing wall panels in just 5 construction days.
(12 February, 2002)

Installing the first pre-cast panel for walls of module # 2. (06 February, 2002)

Staging area outside module # 1 showing new conduits. (04 February, 2002)

Foundation wall and footing for module # 6. North wall looking west. (04 February, 2002)

Foundation walls for modules 4, 5 & 6 looking north. (04 February, 2002)

Footing excavation for module # 6 next to the processing area, looking west. (04 February, 2002)

Foundation wall of northside building.(23 January, 2002)

Preparation to join exterior walls. (23 January, 2002)

Construction Meeting. In attendance from left to right: Greg Bliss (Barr & Barr Construction Manager), Richard Moore (Art Gallery, not clearly seen on the picture), Rich Vollaro (Project Manager, Yale Facilities), John Vincenti (Library Building Operations Manager), Bruce Scott (Architect), Danuta Nitecki (Associate University Librarian). (09 January, 2002)

Pouring foundation wall of northside module # 5. (09 January, 2002)

View looking south toward Putnam Avenue, showing new parking area. (09 January, 2002)

View showing footing form for Module 6 north wall. (02 Jan, 2002)

Future location of Module 2 & 3. (02 January, 2002)

Footing for south wall of Module # 3. (02 January, 2002)

Footing form for southeast corner of Module # 3. (21 December, 2001)

South wall of Module # 3 showing stone backfill to grade. (13 December 2001)

Rear view of Module # 3 showing insulation on footing wall. (13 December 2001)

Back filling to grade with stone. Module # 3. (13 December 2001)

Back filling Module # 2. (13 December 2001)

To increase protection from fire, two MFL (Maximum Foreseeable Loss) walls will be built. These are rated to withstand a major fire for three hours before collapsing, whereby a second wall continues to provide protection to materials shelved inside. Here, forms for the footing of the MFL wall between Modules 1 & 2 are constructed.. (13 December 2001)

Back filling around footing of Module #3 south wall (13 December, 2001)

Construction of Additional LSF Modules 2001-02