It’s summertime! An American author once said everything good, everything magical happens between the months of June and August. Here at RCLL, that is certainly the case. Everything good and close to magical is happening this month. Our staff are working hard and doing everything possible to make the reopening of the Victor Miceli Law Library a reality this summer.  There was a delay in the shipment of materials for the compact shelves system controls upgrade which pushed back our anticipated reopening, but once these materials arrive and the new mobile track system shelving are installed, all the collection materials are put back on the compact shelves, and the reorganization of the Federal Law materials in their new location are completed, we will be open for in-person services. The Victor Miceli Law Library is slated to reopen to the public on September 6th, 2022.

Once again, here’s a recap of some of the user experience enhancements that you can expect:

• New Information services desk – As soon as you enter the library, you will see a welcoming and open layout of the new main reading room. The Information Services Desk is located directly across from the entrance. This allows visitors and regular patrons to know instantly where to go to ask questions about our services and find friendly and knowledgeable staff to assist them with their legal research needs.
• New Copier center – Immediately to the left, facing the Information Services Desk, is a Copier Center. This new location separates patrons who are making or printing out copies and purchasing copy cards from those who are conducting their research using the computers and books, thereby maintaining a quiet space for them to work and study.
• New California reading room – The California collection of primary and secondary sources of law are now located in the main reading room in low-stack bookshelves. Library users are provided with convenient and functional shelf spaces for frequently used California practice guides, form books, finding aids, and subject-specific treatises.
• New Patron computer workstations – The public access computers are on adjustable tables that enable users to sit or stand while working.
• New Multi-purpose activity and learning center – At the center of the new California reading room is a multi-function event space with modular tables, whiteboards, and flexible seating that can accommodate large classes, workshops, and special event gatherings.
• New quiet and comfortable seating area – Library users, whether they prefer to work or study alone or in groups, will find soft and comfortable seats with tablet arm around the new California reading room. The movable seating allows for individual and/or collaborative quiet work/study space.
• New Phone booths – Mobile phone users will be able to take their calls privately inside one of the two phone booths in the library without disturbing other library users.
• New Security guard station – A dedicated station for a security guard available during business hours is a welcome addition to the library’s security camera and PA system.

It has been a long wait and we can’t thank you enough for your continued patience and understanding.

We are hopeful that you will find the modernized Victor Miceli Law Library facility well worth the wait.

We look forward to seeing you in person soon!