A Fall Update

A Fall Update

THE MEZZANINE AT WELDON LIBRARY, UNDER CONSTRUCTION FOR THE NEW TWO-STOREY LEARNING COMMONS (AUG. 2021) As the first week of fall term wraps up at Western, we have a brief update to share about the Weldon Revitalization Project.  While COVID-19 delayed construction...
Welcoming you back to Weldon

Welcoming you back to Weldon

September is around the corner and as we prepare to welcome you back to campus, there are a few updates to share about the Weldon Revitalization Project and its impact on library services for the fall term. Delays in the supply chain, a challenge for many construction...
A Weldon Walk-Through

A Weldon Walk-Through

We’re heading into the summer months and were able to get a sneak peek at all the renovations happening inside Weldon. It’s dusty, it’s messy, but it’s looking good! Watch this short video for a walk-through of the refreshed student spaces and...
A Gentle Giant: Brutalism and Weldon Library

A Gentle Giant: Brutalism and Weldon Library

THE ARCHITECTURAL MODEL ILLUSTRATES THE STEPPED FORM, AXIAL PLAN, DIAGONAL GEOMETRY, COLUMNAR CORNER TOWERS, AND SKYLIGHTS OF THE “NEW MAIN LIBRARY” (RONALD E. MURPHY ARCHITECT AND JOHN ANDREWS ARCHITECTS, C. 1967), UNIVERSITY OF WESTERN ONTARIO, LONDON. | AFC 399-7,...
Furnishing the Commons

Furnishing the Commons

With construction on the main floor soon to begin, the project advisory groups have shifted their attention to furnishing our new spaces! Did you know the Weldon Revitalization will add a lot of new study seats – nearly 200! – and we want to make sure they’re...