The Alaska Room Redesign project is back in full swing, and we want to hear from you! While the redesign plans were originally going to relocate the Alaska Collection to the northeast corner of the 3rd floor at Loussac Library, several logistical factors including space, construction considerations, and decreased demand for the former Alaska Collection rotunda as an event space have led Library Director Virginia McClure to request a redesign of the rotunda and relocate Alaska Collection materials into the space in a new way.
Our goal and vision remain the same: to ensure the Alaska Collection is accessible to the public and encourages the appreciation of Alaska's history, culture, development, institutions, and natural resources and is relevant to the study and understanding of the state.
Take a walk through the existing space, currently the home of the Loussac Event Center:
65% Project Update
Virtual Open House
A virtual open house was held March 18-April 19. That public comment period is now closed, however the initial architectural drawings are still available to view.
35% Project Update
Virtual Open House
A virtual open house was held November 1-30. That public comment period is now closed, however the initial architectural drawings are still available to view.