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Dana Biomedical Library’s Challenges. Entrance . Broken pavers; unsightly, uneven footing. The front door is not handicap accessible. No parking Rough terrain for wheelchair Doors are heavy to open No automatic door opener. The nominal handicap entrance. Poor study space.
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Entrance Broken pavers; unsightly, uneven footing
No parking Rough terrain for wheelchair Doors are heavy to open No automatic door opener The nominal handicap entrance
Poor study space Wedged into the stacks on the second floor
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.
Climate Control It’s Freezing It’s Too Hot
No climate control whatsoeveruncomfortable for studying, hot in the summer, cold in the winter
The elevator is too small for an ambulance gurney to fit into
Flooring on first floor Marked,stained, anddented
Paint problems • Peeling paint • Asbestos-skimmed columns
Barely wider than the doorway Distant from users A second floor office
Basement office An unattractive work environment
Staff roomThe sink is narrow and does not drainwell, the oven and burners are old
General upkeep Grouting on the Gilman-side entrance