Neilson Library Building Project Timeline
The following chart shows activity starting in 2012, with data gathering and campus input from students, faculty, staff, and alumnae. See Planning Process for more information.
Date |
Milestone |
|---|---|
2012-2013 |
Planning for Smith's 21st century library begins |
Fall 2015-Winter 2016 |
Programming & campus engagement |
May 2017 |
Neilson Library & Alumnae Gym close and Young Library becomes central library service point |
Summer 2017 |
Relocation of existing utilities; site prep |
Fall 2017-Spring 2018 |
Demolition of library additions and interior |
Summer 2018-Fall 2018 |
Planning and design for Alumnae Gym |
Summer 2018-Spring 2019 |
New building foundations; concrete roofs over north and south below grade additions; repairs to 1909 masonry walls of New Neilson |
Spring 2019-Summer 2019 |
Structural steel framing and concrete decks on upper floors and roof |
Summer 2019-Fall 2019 |
Interior buildout and exterior cladding |
Winter 2020 |
Mechanical electrical plumbing (MEPs) and systems rough install |
Spring 2020-Summer 2020 |
Interior finishes and fit-out |
Fall 2020 |
Substantial completion and finished landscape |
Spring 2020-Fall 2020 |
Interior finishes, fit-out and landscaping |
Fall 2020-Winter 2021 |
Install furniture and equipment |
December 2020-January 2021 |
General library collections move in |
March 29, 2021 |
Building opens for campus use |
June 2021-August 2021 |
Special Collections moves in |
Fall 2021 |
Special Collections reopens for campus use |