Renovation in YRL will mostly finish in spring with new cafe and high-tech gadgets

Construction on the first level of Charles E.Young Research Library is close to completion and will likely meet its spring deadline.

The renovation of the first level began last winter, with the aim of attracting more visitors to the library. New additions include a cafe, group study rooms, increased research space and a conference room, all decked out with high-tech gadgets, said Susan Parker, deputy university librarian.