Category Archives: Building Update
BLC Gold
It’s not just Olympians who win gold! Our own Brody Learning Commons has just received LEED Gold (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) certification. What does this mean? It means that the US Green Buildings Council (USGBC) recognizes that we’ve incorporated … Continue reading
Dust Bunnies Beware!
Do you ever look around your house or dorm room and wonder how it got so dusty? Well imagine looking around the historic George Peabody Library and seeing what can only be described as historic dust and antique dust bunnies! … Continue reading
Notices and Signs
There are very few signs in the Brody Learning Commons. Areas are named and rooms are numbered. There is a space directory that is being edited for accuracy. Level identification is still under review and many folks have expressed an … Continue reading
Loving those lockers!
When you have a very long study session and need to take a meal break, a locker can be your best friend. But not all lockers are created equal. If you’re trying to decide where to store your stuff, here’s … Continue reading
Wait a Minute, Something’s Different Here!
Monday morning a major change happened at the library. At 8:00 a.m. after years of anticipation, the doors between MSEL and the Brody Learning Commons (BLC) quietly opened. By 9:00 a.m. there were scholars in the the Winston Tabb Center … Continue reading
An Archaeology of Knowledge
What do netsukes, skulls, globes, portable pianos and lab equipment have in common? They are soon to be part of an art installation in the Brody Learning Commons designed by noted artist and curator Mark Dion. Building on the theme … Continue reading
Who’s In Brody? Special Collections!
The Brody Learning Commons will be student-focused space, full of natural light, group study space and a bigger cafe (no more waiting for tables, we hope!). We have, though, carved out some space for two departments that you’ll definitely want to check … Continue reading
The Path to Brody, Part I
A building with the latest technology, designed with users in mind and intended to be the heart of the campus. Makes you think of the Brody Learning Commons, right? Well, actually, it describes the intent behind the MSEL. Looking at the building today, … Continue reading
The Brody Learning Commons: A Quick Primer
If you’ve been here all summer, you’ve no doubt seen (and heard) the construction progress on the Brody Learning Commons. However, if you’re new to Johns Hopkins or just back after spending the summer months away, here some things to … Continue reading
Not quite the dawn chorus
On Thursday, June 30, workers will be drilling through the concrete deck of the library on M level. Work will begin at 6 am and should be complete by 10 am. The drilling is part of the work being done on the … Continue reading