March 2nd, 2006
For Immediate Release
For more information:
Megan Laurie
(801) 863-7149
Utah Legislature Grants Funding for UVSC's New Library
This year’s legislative session granted Utah Valley State College
$46.75 million in funding for the new Digital Learning Center (DLC).
Considered a top priority for campus administrators, funding for the
library is the largest amount ever given to UVSC and represents 35
percent of the total budget set aside for capital facilities in the
state this year.
Already bids are being sent out for design and construction of the facility. UVSC anticipates a firm to be chosen by the end of May. Approximately 180,000 square feet, the DLC will be located just east of the current Liberal Arts Building and will be the largest building on campus. In order to accommodate for the loss of parking, plans are underway for a new parking lot as well, located near the current free parking lot V.
Construction of the DLC will begin in six to eight months and UVSC anticipates completion of the project by Spring 2009. The DLC will combine traditional library services with cutting-edge technology to meet the demands of today’s and future students. Included in the plans are 60 group study rooms, a commons area with more than 140 computers where students can access the latest in computer software packages, as well as expanded collections and an extended hours area.
“We are so grateful to members of the legislature who helped us
acquire funding for the Digital Learning Center,” said Val Peterson,
vice president for external affairs at UVSC. “Our special thanks to
Kerry Casaday, vice-chair of the State Building Board and Steve
Bankhead, member of the Building Board, for their help in getting the
DLC atop the priority list.”
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