Hatcher spring/summer construction closures
April 30, 2025
Several areas in the Hatcher Library will be closed for building infrastructure updates over the spring and summer months.
You may need to find study space on a different floor. If you need an item from a closed floor, place a "Get This" request in Library Search.
Hatcher south tower
Window replacements will take place on these dates:
May 29-June 19
4th floor closure — stacks, study spaces
June 5-24
3rd floor closure — stacks, study spaces
June 14-July 1
2nd floor closure — Clark Library, maps, Hatcher/Shapiro connector
Hatcher north entrance
With the Diag blocked off for brick work, you may not be able to tell that the entrance to Hatcher is open and will remain open.
The east entrance ramp off the Diag is being rebuilt to make it accessible, and some repair work is being done on the west ramp:
June 3-17
Loud demo work
Early July
Both ramps will be closed for a span yet to be determined
The steps will remain available. Please go around the building to use the accessible south entrance as needed.
Hatcher south entrance
The south entrance, which faces the Clements Library, will close for door replacements in late June or early July, and will take about 4 weeks.
Hatcher/Shapiro connector
June 9 - July 31
Expect sporadic construction work on the connecting hall between Hatcher and Shapiro. There will be a complete closure of the connector June 14-July 1.