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Renovations Begin on Bobst Library Service Desk Area

Rendering of the redesigned service desk area as seen from the entrance to Bobst Library

In Fall 2023, NYU reimagined the first floor of Bobst Library to create a flexible space where all community members could easily and comfortably meet, study, and socialize. Those renovations—which included new furniture, increased seating, improved lighting, a new study space, and improved acoustics (to decrease echoes and dampen sounds) immediately proved popular and successful. 

This semester, we are excited to begin the next phase of renovations, advancing the University’s goal of creating an environment that better supports students’ academic journeys. This phase of renovations will result in:  

• A modern service desk and improved service flow to facilitate more comfortable, conversational consultations between students and staff
• 10 accessible, all-gender restrooms on the first floor
• Removal of the interior walls on the east side of the atrium to reveal the windows overlooking Schwartz Plaza and introduce more natural light into the space
• New working spaces to improve staff workflows and the circulation of library materials

The new and improved space is expected to open in Fall 2025.

Detailed view of the redesigned service desk area and self-checkout machines.

Detailed view of the redesigned service desk and areas for consultations.