1. Dana Biomedical Library’s Challenges

2. Entrance Broken pavers; unsightly, uneven footing

3. The front door is not handicap accessible

4. The nominal handicap entrance No parking Rough terrain for wheelchair Doors are heavy to open No automatic door opener

5. Poor study space Wedged into the stacks on the second floor

6. 1 of only 4 small group rooms

7. Carrels are old, poor condition

8. A student spreads out and studies all morning, then comes the afternoon sun and she cannot see the laptop screen, and the blinds will not close— and she has to move.

9. Window treatments

10. Single-pane windows

11. Climate Control It’s Freezing It’s Too Hot

12. Lack of power outlets extension cords everywhere

13. No climate control whatsoever uncomfortable for studying, hot in the summer, cold in the winter

14. The elevator is too small for an ambulance gurney to fit into

15. Elevator is ancient and slow 1963

16. Flooring on first floor Marked, stained, and dented

17. Third floor carpet is worn through

18. Paint problems Peeling paint Asbestos-skimmed columns

19. A second floor office Barely wider than the doorway Distant from users

20. Basement office An unattractive work environment

21. Staff room The sink is narrow and does not drain well, the oven and burners are old

22. Check out the plumbing

23. Sink does not drain

24. Missing parts

25. General upkeep Grouting on the Gilman-side entrance