{"id":7298,"date":"2026-05-08T19:24:35","date_gmt":"2026-05-08T23:24:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www2.hshsl.umaryland.edu\/hslupdates\/?p=7298"},"modified":"2026-05-08T19:24:35","modified_gmt":"2026-05-08T23:24:35","slug":"first-floor-recarpeting-begins-may-18-what-to-know","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www2.hshsl.umaryland.edu\/hslupdates\/?p=7298","title":{"rendered":"First Floor Recarpeting Begins May 18: What to Know"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"856\" src=\"https:\/\/www2.hshsl.umaryland.edu\/hslupdates\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/02.jpg\" alt=\"Low view of the HSHSL first floor showing the carpeting before it is updated.\" class=\"wp-image-7299\" style=\"width:624px;height:auto\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The HSHSL will begin a major first-floor recarpeting project on May 18. Work is expected to continue through June 15.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To prepare for construction, some first-floor services and amenities will begin relocating <strong>starting Thursday, May 14<\/strong>. During this transition period, the first floor will remain open, but visitors may notice temporary service changes as equipment and services move to other areas of the building.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Beginning May 18, the entire first floor will be closed to the public as carpeting is replaced in phases, starting in staff spaces and moving toward the library entrance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>How this may affect you<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Library services<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Library hours will begin at\u00a0<strong>8 a.m.<\/strong>\u00a0Early morning building access from 6 to 8 a.m. will be unavailable during the project.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The Information Services desk will temporarily move to\u00a0<strong>Room 201C on the second floor<\/strong>, directly above its usual location. Visitors may use the stairs or elevator to reach staff.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Poster printing services<\/strong>\u00a0will continue from the temporary second-floor location.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Spaces and amenities<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Printing and public computers are available on floors 2 and 4.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Seating and study space can be found on our upper floors.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Restrooms will remain open on all other floors, and a gender-neutral restroom is available in the Campus Center.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>A clearly marked, accessible path from the building entrance to elevators and stairwells will remain open throughout the project.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Plan ahead<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Directional signage will be posted throughout the building, and library staff will be available to help.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We appreciate your flexibility while we refresh the first floor and look forward to welcoming you back into the updated space soon.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The HSHSL will begin a major first-floor recarpeting project on May 18. Work is expected to continue through June 15. To prepare for construction, some first-floor services and amenities will begin relocating starting Thursday, May 14. 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