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Challenges at Dana Biomedical Library: Accessibility and Environmental Concerns

The Dana Biomedical Library faces significant challenges that affect access and usability. Broken and uneven pavers create unsafe footing, while the front door lacks handicap accessibility and automatic door mechanisms. Inside, study spaces are inadequate, with poor lighting and outdated furniture. Climate control is virtually nonexistent, leading to extreme temperature fluctuations. The elevator is outdated and too small for emergency situations, while plumbing issues persist in staff areas. Overall, the library's infrastructure requires urgent attention to enhance the user experience.

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Challenges at Dana Biomedical Library: Accessibility and Environmental Concerns

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  1. Dana Biomedical Library’s Challenges

  2. Entrance Broken pavers; unsightly, uneven footing

  3. The front door is not handicap accessible

  4. No parking Rough terrain for wheelchair Doors are heavy to open No automatic door opener The nominal handicap entrance

  5. Poor study space Wedged into the stacks on the second floor

  6. 1 of only 4 small group rooms

  7. Carrels are old, poor condition

  8. 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.

  9. Window treatments

  10. Single-pane windows

  11. Climate Control It’s Freezing It’s Too Hot

  12. Lack of power outletsextension cords everywhere

  13. No climate control whatsoeveruncomfortable for studying, hot in the summer, cold in the winter

  14. The elevator is too small for an ambulance gurney to fit into

  15. Elevator is ancient and slow 1963

  16. Flooring on first floor Marked,stained, anddented

  17. Third floor carpet is worn through

  18. Paint problems • Peeling paint • Asbestos-skimmed columns

  19. Barely wider than the doorway Distant from users A second floor office

  20. Basement office An unattractive work environment

  21. Staff roomThe sink is narrow and does not drainwell, the oven and burners are old

  22. Check out the plumbing

  23. Sink does not drain

  24. Missing parts

  25. General upkeep Grouting on the Gilman-side entrance

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