William W. Cook Legal Research Library and Allan and Alene Smith Underground Library Renovation

Description: This project will renovate approximately 77,000 gross square feet of existing library space and add approximately 3,500 gross square feet to modernize research and learning environments. The work is intended to improve circulation, consolidate the physical collection, enhance access to staff and services, and strengthen the connection between the Legal Research Library and Underground Law Library. It will also replace end-of-life infrastructure, address deferred maintenance including building-envelope repairs and leaking window wells, and improve accessibility with a new entrance and elevator.