CENTRAL LIBRARY ® 2 FRIDAY,SEPTEMBER 27, 2013 • Central Library • THE DAILY TRANSCRIPT A dream 30 years in the making is finally here Central Library begins its next chapter San Diego Public Library staff The existing facility built in 1954 More than three decades ago, San was designed to serve a population of Diego’s leaders and citizens recognized 466,000 and was woefully out of date. that if we truly wanted to be a great It lacked the space to serve the exist- city, we needed a new Central Library ing and future population of San to replace the old one at 820 E Street. Diego. Even then, the facility was beyond its capacity with much of its collection in two basement storage areas, off limits to the public. The The Daily building suffered from decaying infra- ® structure, outdated plumbing, ineffi- Transcript cient electrical systems, as well as Founded April 3, 1886 obsolete heating and air systems that www.sddt.com were costly to maintain. ROBERT L. LOOMIS, Publisher Together, the city, civic leaders and Joseph Guerin, Editor citizens of San Diego embarked on a George Chamberlin, Executive Editor journey to create a new library that Richard Spaulding, Real Estate Editor would serve as the civic destination Marie Tutko, Special Sections Editor Tracye Grimes, Web Editor that would have the space, infrastruc- ture and technology to address com- Ellen C. Revelle, Publisher Emerita munity needs and engender regional July 31, 1910 - May 6, 2009 pride. The goal was to improve access to information and resources, sup- San Diego Daily Transcript port student achievement, provide a P.O. Box 85469 San Diego, CA 92186–5469 venue for community gatherings and Photo courtesy of Turner Construction (619) 232-4381 top-quality cultural and educational An aerial photo taken in September 2012 of the Central Library while Web site: www.sddt.com under construction, prior to the addition of the auditorium, shows the new See A dream on 4 library’s close proximity to Petco Park.

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Art Castro Rob Quigley Meet the architects

San Diego Public Library staff The distinctive design of the new Central Library with its icon- ic dome has changed not only our city’s skyline, but also the way we will interact with one another and our environment. This Courtesy photo remarkable transformation is due in large part to the architects Left to right: Library Director Deborah Barrow, Turner Construction Safety Manager who worked with the community and the city to achieve a collab- Kristine Wunder, San Diego Project Officer II Cynthia Meinhardt, Project Executive orative vision for this library of the future. with Turner Construction Carmen Vann. In the mid-1990s, through an international competition, local design architect Rob Wellington Quigley was selected to work on the new Central Library project. As an early proponent of green The women behind the construction project design, Quigley’s firm specializes in sustainable architecture, which has been incorporated into projects ranging from afford- By MARION MOSS HUBBARD design and construction firms. able housing and single-family homes, to The New Children’s San Diego Public Library Cynthia Meinhardt is the city of San Museum and the Solana Beach Transit Station. The new 497,652-square-foot nine-story Diego’s project officer with public works, A hallmark of Quigley’s practice is his ability to build consen- Central Library is one of the largest munic- engineering and capital projects, and sus, whether during a public participation process or with a mul- ipal projects in the city’s history. To success- helped oversee this $185 million Capital tiple-client project. fully construct it within three years took an Improvement project. Through her over- “What I am most pleased about is the way the people of San immense amount of coordination, team- sight, she assured that the architectural and Diego worked together to make this happen in the absence of any work and leadership. engineering services — including technical traditional funding from the city,” Quigley said, reflecting on the While the construction field is still prima- and operational support, design and con- project. “It is truly a remarkable accomplishment and unprece- rily led by men — and there were many men struction — were performed with the high- dented, in my knowledge, in the country.” who played prominent and vital roles on est degree of quality, while remaining on Working with Quigley on this project was Arturo (Art) M. this project — several women in key posi- schedule and within budget. Throughout Castro, principal/partner for Tucker Sadler Architects, a San tions were instrumental in moving the her career, Meinhardt has been committed Diego-based design firm. Castro served as project director for Central Library project to completion. to making sure that building projects are the design of the new Central Library. He provided accountabil- Carmen Vann, project executive with designed to enhance our overall quality of ity for the project while ensuring the timely commitment of Turner Construction, provided the over- life and communities. resources from Tucker Sadler and sub-consultants. With more sight of intricate workflows and detailed Deborah Barrow, library director for the than 36 years of experience with Tucker Sadler, Castro has been schedules to keep the project moving as San Diego Public Library, worked closely involved in various building types — ranging from simple to quickly and efficiently as possible. As the with all of these women. She also worked complex — and he now serves as managing principal for the person in charge of the construction project, with the architects, other Turner firm’s most complex projects. she had to coordinate among the various Construction professionals, other city “I am overjoyed by the fact that after decades of waiting, the trade professions onsite, including carpen- departments, outside consulting organiza- community finally has its new Central Library,” Castro said, ters, ironworkers, concrete workers, electri- tions and partnering organizations to when asked what he most valued about his involvement on the cians and infrastructure experts. Vann grew assure that what was built actually met the Central Library project. “It represents a civic building specifical- up in Washington, D.C., and has always had needs of the community and goals of the ly designed for use by the public. Many of the features incorpo- a fascination with buildings. “I do what I do library. rated into the design reflect input from the Community out of passion for people, and it is way A native San Diegan with more than 20 Workshop. This is a testament to the design process for a major beyond bricks and mortar,” she said. years of experience in public library man- civic building.” Kristine Wunder was Turner agement, Barrow is no stranger to library The success of this civic building project is already evident. Construction’s safety manager on this proj- building projects. She has managed the The Central Library won the 2013 “Best in Show” by the ect. She instilled in the entire team the design and construction of several new Decorative Concrete Council, a specialty council of the American importance of maintaining a clean and safe libraries, including the South Chula Vista Society of Concrete Contractors. This independent panel of worksite throughout construction. Her Library. industry professionals who recognize decorative concrete proj- commitment to safety was key to Turner’s All of these extraordinary women came ects around the world, based this award on the project’s aesthet- impressive safety record on this project of together in their careers at just the right ics, craftsmanship, functionality and creativity. more than 1,000 days without any injuries. time and place to help make this new As the city moves to the next phase of actually using the A former Army aviation officer and UH60 library a reality. Through this remarkable Central Library on a day-to-day basis, we can all take civic pride Blackhawk helicopter pilot, Wunder has a accomplishment, they will serve as role in how the community’s collective vision was translated into an long history of commitment to leadership models for young women who will be aesthetically stunning and functional space by these two great and passing on her expertise to others. She inspired to achieve their own great suc- local architects, who are so passionate about their community. is a mentor with the ACE Mentor Program, cess. Source Code: 20130927crb which mentors professionals from leading Source Code: 20130927crc ® 4 FRIDAY,SEPTEMBER 27, 2013 • Central Library • THE DAILY TRANSCRIPT San Diego’s iconic dome

San Diego Public Library staff resent democracy. “This dome stands Standing like a beacon on the city’s as a symbol of the city’s commitment horizon is the Central Library’s gleam- to literacy and learning,” said architect ing and iconic dome. It is already Rob Wellington Quigley. At 143 feet in coming to represent San Diego and is diameter, the Central Library’s dome being integrated into publications, is larger in size than the U.S. Capitol advertisements and photos. The spe- (135 feet), comparable to the cific dome design was inspired by the Pantheon in Rome (142 feet) and the domes in . At night, the Doma in Florence (149 feet), and 255-foot-high dome anchors the smaller than St. Peter’s Basilica in the cityscape with a soft and welcoming Vatican (195 feet). glow. This dome is a one-of-a-kind engi- Domes have long symbolized neering marvel, and is fondly referred Photo courtesy of Steve Simpson Inc. enlightenment and civilization. In our to as the “Dome of Knowledge.” But View of the inside of the dome from the ninth floor. culture, domes also have come to rep- this amazing structure is not actually a dome. It is constructed from eight overlapping steel “sails,” with the tallest one at 113 feet. Together, the sails constitute the spine of the dome. The sails each weigh approximately 17 tons. They were constructed offsite in Arizona, transported to San Diego and assembled onsite. Two huge cranes were erected to lift the sections into place. Once in place, they were welded together. Covering the sails are 1,500 aluminum panels weighing 32,000 pounds to shade the glass reading room below. The latticework design of the dome doesn’t look finished and it never will. Like the human spirit that thirsts for knowledge, the dome is designed to be in the perpetual act of becoming. “It is intended to stand as a paradox, grand yet accessible, familiar yet unique, comforting yet provocative,” said architect Rob Quigley. “It is perma- Photo courtesy of Steve Simpson Inc. Photo by San Diego Public Library nent yet kinetic, and ever-changing to The Central Library’s dome is a remarkable addition to the city’s The first “sail” of the dome being raised by a the sun and the sky and clouds.” skyline. crane. Source Code: 20130927crd A dream Continued from Page 2 purchased the land now known as Development Corporation allocated 9, 2013, the old Central Library was programming, and increase access to to build a $80 million for construction with closed to move to the new Central key technologies that creates a level vibrant waterfront center. The new funds earmarked for downtown Library and prepare for opening. The playing field for all. Central Library is at the node of the development. The San Diego Unified new Central Library celebration, Citizen committees studied possi- Park-to-Bay Link that connects San School District approved $20 million street festival, and sneak peek of the ble sites for the new Central Library Diego’s majestic waterfront to the for a 40-year lease on unused space first floor of the library is scheduled through 45 independent studies. rich cultural activity of Balboa Park. on the sixth and seventh floors of the for Sept. 28, 2013, with an opening Beginning in 1999, six potential Its strategic location, with easy access building for a charter high school. for full operations on Sept. 30, 2013. downtown sites were analyzed to parking and public transportation And private donors stepped forward Building the new Central Library is through public hearings. An exten- options, makes the new Central to secure the remaining $64.9 mil- a testament to the tenacity, persever- sive series of workshops were held Library the heart of downtown and lion needed to complete construc- ance and partnerships — it took with thousands of citizens participat- center for civic activity by bringing tion. Private donors contributed an decades to get to this point in our ing. In 2001, the City Council together people from all spectrums of additional $10 million to cover the city’s history. This project has been a reviewed the analysis on each of the life including residents, businesses, first five years of additional operating long time in coming, but people who sites along with associated costs, and students, tourists, and those in costs at the new facility. This amount visit the library will know it was well unanimously re-affirmed that the search of cultural programs and of private funding was almost 40 per- worth the wait. city-owned approximately 68,000 entertainment. cent of the total funds. The time has come for the San square foot site at Park Blvd. and J The city put together a funding With this funding package com- Diego Public Library, library users Street was the best location. plan for this $185 million Central mitment in place, on June 28, 2010, and the whole region to celebrate this This location in East Village a Library building project. The the San Diego City Council approved accomplishment and discover the block from Petco Park is significant. State Library awarded San construction of the new Central next chapter that we are just begin- It helps fulfill Alonzo Horton’s vision Diego a $20 million grant for the new Library and a month later, ground ning to jointly create. more than 100 years ago when he Central Library. 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turn off the lights when there is sufficient natural The Central Library’s green building difference light. Carbon dioxide sensors and controls were installed that monitor outside air quality to assure By SAM BRYANT and employees are available, including more than fresh air indoors. Also, more than 75 percent of Special to The Daily Transcript 500 trolley and bus stops each day within 1/4 mile construction waste was diverted from landfills. Thanks to the city’s commitment to green build- of the library. There are also 66 sheltered bike Water is used efficiently inside and outside the ing design, the new Central Library is scheduled to racks and nine electric vehicle (EV) charging sta- library. Inside the building, water use has been be 18 percent more energy-efficient than is tions. reduced by more than 40 percent compared to the required by the California energy code. This com- When this site was chosen, it was an old police EPA Act of 1992 standard through the use of mitment is reflected in the city’s goal for this build- station fueling station. Since this tract of land had ultralow-flow fixtures, aerators and timers. ing to achieve a Leadership in Energy and been used for industrial purposes, it was polluted. Landscape irrigation was reduced by more than 50 Environmental Design (LEED) Silver Certification Through advanced soil preparation prior to con- percent by installing drought-tolerant plant species from the U.S. Green Building Council for its envi- struction, the land was transformed from a and efficient irrigation controls. ronmentally friendly elements incorporated into “brownfield” to “cleanfield.” An innovative green building education program the design. Materials used in the construction of the build- is being designed to inform building users of the The specific location, bounded by Park ing contribute to it being a green building. many sustainable project features. The new Central Boulevard, 11th Avenue and J Street in the East Adhesives, sealants, paints and flooring installed Library is a great example and excellent teaching Village near Petco Park was chosen for its urban have low volatile organic compound content. Many demonstration site for how it is possible to go green density and community connectivity, both of which materials installed in the building have high recy- and have a beautiful, functional and cost-effective contribute to it being environmentally friendly. cled content or were harvested and manufactured building. Alternate transportation options for library users within 500 miles of this site. Smart energy meters Source Code: 20130927cre

Innovative technology integrated into new library

By MARION MOSS HUBBARD automated conveyor system to computers specifically set aside Join the New Special to The Daily Transcript transport returned materials to a for teens, a media and gaming Central Celebration When planning for the new back office area where they are room, and a multimedia collabo- Central Library, one of the goals automatically sorted for quick rative table that allows teens to was to have the infrastructure return to the collection. RFID work together on multimedia Saturday, September 28, 2013 and technology to address com- processing means faster check projects and attend movie 11:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. munity needs now and in the out for library users and reduced screenings and gaming nights. future. When planning began staff time required to ready mate- • The Dene and Elizabeth You're invited to an exciting free community fes- more than three decades ago, no rials for re-shelving. Oliver ICAN Center for cus- one knew what technology would In addition to free WiFi tomers with disabilities has 13 tival celebrating the new San Diego Central actually be available at the time throughout the library, there are specialized adaptive technology Library, the heart of the city's 35-branch public of construction. But, as this proj- multiple opportunities to learn, workstations, as well as mobile library system. ect became real, the latest tech- use and interact with the latest computing devices and trained nology has been integrated wher- technology: staff to assist with the technolo- 11:00 a.m. — Dedication Ceremony ever possible into the structure of • Nearly 300 computer work gies. Featuring the Navy Band, San Diego Children's the building and services offered, stations and digital devices are • The I CAN, Too! Center in Choir, the San Diego Gay Men's Chorus, and making this library one of the available for use in the library, the Sanford Children’s Library additional surprises. most technologically advanced including computer worksta- will provide resources geared to libraries in the country. tions, iPads and iPad Minis, children with special learning Noon - 6:00 p.m. — Family-friendly street festi- At the heart of the Central Chromebooks, and Kindle and needs. It will include TAP*it val and sneak peek inside the new Central Library’s infrastructure is the Sony eReaders (preloaded with learning stations, iPads and other Library with music, fun and food. cutting edge Gigabit Passive the most popular titles). tablets, text magnifying software, Optical Network fiber optic • In the Betty C. Zable ADA-compliant furniture, adap- architecture. GPON takes up less Foundation Computer Lab, there tive toys, Braille and audio books Sunday, September 29, 2013 space in the building, allows for are 42 state-of-the-art computers and resources for parents. (Kick off concert prior to opening) high bandwidth transmission that allow library users to access There are many other innova- 2:30 – 3:30 p.m. — The Ella Quartet at the New and supports next-generation the Internet and computer pro- tive technologies, including new Central Library. services. It allows for separate grams they may not otherwise apps (SDPL On the Go and high-speed broadband networks have at home or through other Library Elf) and collaborative Monday, Sept. 30 for public and staff use. It also sources. technologies with the onsite 9:30 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. allows the library to use Voice • The Wells Fargo Computer charter school, e3 Civic High (Special hours opening day only) Over IP (Internet Protocol) to Training Center has 24 state-of- such as the IDEA (Innovation Opening Day with full operations transmit voice over a single the-art computers and features a and Digital Expression Activity) 7:00 – 9:00 p.m. — Author Geraldine Brooks — broadband connection, which TV and Smart Board for group Lab with 10 high-end computers Kick-off of “One Book, One San Diego” reduces communication and technology training sessions. and a 3-D printer and the YES! infrastructure costs. • The Denny Sanford (Youth Empowerment for Community Reading Series. Another innovation is Radio Children’s Library has 27 child- Success) Learning Lab onsite Frequency Identification materi- sized computer work stations, television production studio. Location: als tagging, which allows for including Early Literacy Stations Check out a comprehensive list 330 Park Blvd, San Diego, CA 92101 more efficient materials han- (AWE) with 60 educational soft- of technology used at the new Located in Downtown San Diego's East Village dling. The book return at the ware titles spanning seven curric- Central Library at sandiegoli- (Park Blvd. at 11th Ave., near Petco Park) lobby’s customer service desk, ular areas for children ages 2-8. brary.org and click on new See more details at sandiegolibrary.org known as the San Diego Padres • The Pauline Foster Teen Central Library. Home Plate Book Return, uses an Center in Memory of Stanley has Source Code: 20130927crh ® 6 FRIDAY,SEPTEMBER 27, 2013 • Central Library • THE DAILY TRANSCRIPT

Donors step up to e3 Civic High: A model for 21st century Education secure San Diego’s Source: e3 Civic High school, e3 Civic High, opened with game creation. They will also have There are key points in time that 260 ninth- and tenth-grade students. access to the IDEA (Innovation and new Central Library change the course of history. This was The plan is to add a grade each year Digital Expression Activity) Lab, San Diego Public Library Foundation staff the situation in 2008, when the through the 2015 academic year, which includes a 3D printer and 10 San Diego’s new Central Library is needs of the San Diego Public Library when there will be more than 500 high-end computers with software filled with stories. One of the most and the San Diego Unified School students. for graphic design, photo editing, interesting might be the story behind District converged, which ultimately e3 Civic High is focused on prepar- architectural design, music produc- its planning, construction and com- resulted in San Diego becoming the ing students for college and their tion video editing and technology. pletion. This story details how the first major metropolitan city in the careers by providing them with real- City Television staff will also serve as community came together to provide United States to integrate a high world challenges to solve. “This is consultants and mentors to the the region with a world-class new school into a large central library. why our partnerships with business school’s digital media program. home for literacy and learning. For years, the need for a new and government are so important to The partnership between the San “We are so grateful to the thou- Central Library loomed large for the students,” said Dr. Helen Griffith, e³ Diego Central Library and e3 Civic sands of San Diegans who stepped community, but the city was still Civic High’s executive director. “This High is a huge triumph in creative forward,” said Library Foundation short of funding needed to construct opportunity is exciting to students partnering and collaboration. The CEO Jay Hill. it. SDUSD was in need of a down- because it is a perfect synergy of loca- students and the community are “Our capital fundraising goal is town high school to relieve the over- tion, curriculum and connections.” already greatly benefiting from clearly in sight. No other community crowding in nearby high schools and The location of e3 within the bringing these two organizations has raised this amount of funding for address the anticipated growth library offers extensive opportunities together in one location. More than a public library project, and we are downtown. This is when the idea for mutual collaboration, as both 40 other organizations throughout inspired by San Diego’s support of lit- took flight to incorporate a charter organizations support a mission of the community, including business, eracy and learning for all,” Hill said. high school on the sixth and seventh lifelong learning and literacy. The colleges and universities, have agreed Hill said additional opportunities floors of the new Central Library, students will have access to all of the to partner with e3 Civic High in pro- exist to support the new Central which had been designated until then rich resources of the Central Library, viding internships, teacher training Library and the entire library system, as tenant space for eventual future expertise of specialized reference and development, concurrent college with more information at growth of the library. librarians, tutoring in the Homework enrollment, and ensuring that stu- SupportMyLibrary.org or by calling SDUSD agreed to pay the city of Center and online, opportunities to dents are “future-ready.” (619) 238-6638. San Diego $20 million toward con- intern in the library system, access to The collaborative possibilities are The fiscally responsible Central struction of the new Central Library small and group study rooms, and just beginning to come to fruition. It Library project is built on a partner- in exchange for a 40-year lease to cre- the relaxed and engaging environ- will be fascinating to see how this ship effectively mixing public and pri- ate a high school within the library. ment of the Library’s Teen Center. model for 21st century education vate financing. Funding for the $184.9 This collaboration helped propel the In addition, students will have continues to evolve and becomes a million new Central Library project momentum toward approval of the access to the YES! Learning Lab, a catalyst for more cities as they study includes $80 million from the city’s new Central Library construction, multimedia studio facility that devel- San Diego’s educational success story. former downtown development and set a new course for libraries and ops television production skills, stop- For more information about e3 Civic group, Centre City Development schools of the future. motion animation, music recording, High, visit e3civichigh.com. Corporation; $20 million from the On Sept. 3, 2013, the new charter webcasting, web publishing and Source Code: 20130927crf See Donors on 8 Iconic San Diego new Central Library prepares to open In downtown San Diego, an iconic shape has been ownership, accountability and open and early com- cy more evident than with the construction of the dis- added to the skyline. The new San Diego Central munication. tinctive dome. It was by far one of the most challeng- Library, with its unmistakable, landmark dome, can be Turner immediately began the coordination process ing aspects of this building project. 3D modeling clearly distinguished from its angular neighbors. The using 3D Building Information Modeling (BIM) as its helped the construction team work through the chal- library was designed by the joint venture team of Rob platform. During preconstruction, Turner determined lenges virtually, which streamlined actual construction. Wellington Quigley, FAIA and Tucker Sadler that using BIM would be essential for project success. Over the last three years on this project, Turner Architects, and is being built by Turner Construction Teams met weekly to review and coordinate every Construction and its subcontractors worked over Company, who serves as the projects Construction component of the building. They wanted to ensure that 773,000 man-hours without a single lost time acci- Manager at Risk. The new structure promises to be at all levels, elements such as floor electrical boxes dent. Turner’s focus on safety has garnered a host of one of the great civic buildings of Southern California, and sleeves for conduit and piping were identified in recognition, including the Cal OSHA Golden Gate and it will play a crucial role as the hub of the 35- the model prior to putting them in place in the actual Partnership Recognition, the Cal OSHA Safety Health branch San Diego Public Library system. Turner construction. Achievement Recognition Program (SHARP) award Construction is honored to have been a part of bring- BIM also served as the basis for the projects 3D and the Liberty Mutual 2013 Gold Safety Award. By ing this phenomenal facility to the San Diego commu- scheduling approach, which aligned the project projects end 43,000 cubic yards of concrete had nity. schedule with the model in a 3D presentation. Turner been poured and over 12,000,000 pounds (6,000 Turner began construction of this civic icon in also immediately developed a project specific quality tons) of rebar laidd within the projects slabs and August 2010. Years of planning and preparation control program to establish expected standards of fin- columns. The Dome, weighing over 136 tons was allowed the project team to hit the ground running ish on all materials and their fit with adjoining materi- erected. 1,500 aluminum perforated panels that cover from day one. The project team, including the city of als. This process created clarity for the entire team that the Dome were installed, creating shade for the Helen San Diego, the architecture joint venture and the led to greater productivity. Price Reading room below. All of this and much more library, set an early goal to become partners in mak- These tools, among many others, made the overall was successful due to the efforts of more than 1,100, ing the new San Diego Central Library a success. They construction of this very challenging structure, as effi- workers representing more than 100 local first and committed to becoming a world-class team through cient as possible. Nowhere was the need for efficien- second-tier subcontractors, vendors and suppliers. Submitted by Turner Construction. ® FRIDAY,SEPTEMBER 27, 2013 • Central Library • THE DAILY TRANSCRIPT 7

Image courtesy of Central Library Floor-by-floor at a glance

Source: San Diego Public Library • Government Documents for American Baseball Research (SABR), the There are so many interesting areas of the • Newspapers and periodicals largest and most comprehensive baseball research new Central Library that will leave you wanting • Relaxed setting and quiet study areas center outside the Baseball Hall of Fame in to come back again and again to explore. Here is Cooperstown, New York a floor-by-floor description to whet your Fourth Floor — Qualcomm Technology Floor • IDEA (Innovation and Digital Expression appetite. • Zable Computer Lab with 42 state-of-the-art Activity) Lab — featuring a 3-D printer and 10 computers high-end computers with software for graphic Basement (2 levels) • Wells Fargo Technology Training Center with design, photo editing, architectural design, music • 250 parking spaces, which are free for a limit- 24 state-of-the-art computers, a TV and Smart production video editing and more ed time with library validation. Board for group technology training • Art, Music and Recreation Collection • Multimedia TV Studio and YES! Learning First floor Lab to teach students television production, stop- Ninth floor • 350-seat auditorium with floor-to-ceiling motion animation, music recording, webcasting, • Hervey Rare Book Room — Tranquil feel of a doors that open to the courtyard Web publishing and game creation 19th-century private library with a modern flair, • Garden Courtyard with café (café opens by the • Wall art installation by internationally recog- housing the Wangenheim Collection of rare mate- end of the year) nized video artist Gary Hill rials tracing the history of the book • Library Shop — Museum-quality literary- • Literature Collection • The California Room, including the Marx San themed gifts and library branded items Diego Heritage Center, allows library users to • Clark Conference Center Fifth floor — Armando de Peralta Jr. access heritage materials, city directories, and • Lobby — Three-story grand entrance featur- World Affairs Floor genealogical resources. Thanks to the San Diego ing dramatic gravity arch • Bank of America-Merrill Lynch Career Center Genealogical Society combining their collection • Friends of the Library Used Book Store — In partnership with San Diego Workforce with the Library’s, this is now the largest genealo- • Dickinson Popular Library Partnership, a one-stop career center offering gy collection in the region. • Oliver ICAN Center for disability services comprehensive employment and job skill develop- • Art Gallery — 3,000-square-foot museum- • Sanford Children’s Library — Fun and engag- ment services ing Dr. Seuss-themed library with primary and • Diamond Rock Garden — Restful rock gar- quality exhibit space that is home for the library’s intermediate grade collections, child-sized com- den for viewing next to the spacious, light-filled award-winning Visual Arts Program puters, colorful storytime and play area, and the Jaffe Mountain View Reading Area • Valeiras Sculpture Garden — Open-air ivy future home of the I CAN, Too! Center for children • History collection garden that is ideal for quiet reflection or special with special learning needs gatherings Sixth and seventh floor • Rooftop Terraces — Three furnished public Second floor • e3 Civic High School — The first high school terraces with sweeping views of the bay and city • Foster Teen Center — Beach-themed, safe and to be integrated into a large central library in a • Qualcomm Dome Terrace relaxing environment for teens with computers, a major metropolitan city • Epstein Bay View Terrace gaming room, collaborative areas and snack area • Woods Sunset View Terrace • Union Bank Homework Center — After- Eight floor — Manpower Innovation Floor • Shiley Special Events Suite — Flexible rental school tutoring tailored to local curricula • Price Reading Room — “The People’s space with stunning views of the bay and Petco • Health and Wellness Information Center — Penthouse,” an airy three-story inspiring glass Park, which accommodates 500 people standing, Regional, one-stop hub for health education room under the dome with panoramic views for 333 lecture seating, and 216 dining • Business, Science and Industry Collection reading and study • Sullivan Commission Room — Wood-paneled • Social Science Collection • Mae Bell Page - READ/San Diego adult liter- boardroom used for the Board of Library acy services Commissioners meetings and other library-relat- Third floor • Sullivan Family Baseball Research Center — ed gatherings. • Patent and Trademark Resource Center Home of the Ted Williams Chapter of the Society Source Code: 20130927crg ® 8 FRIDAY,SEPTEMBER 27, 2013 • Central Library • THE DAILY TRANSCRIPT The intersection of visual art and the library City of San Diego Commission for Arts and Culture vator bay on the first floor. ninth floor is the Visitors to San Diego’s new Central “Triangulating Hives (for Valeiras Sculpture Library will be surrounded not only by Magdalena),” an enigmatic video art- Garden. Ten sculp- rich collections, culturally diverse pro- work by Gary Hill, is on the east-fac- tures by San Diego gramming and dynamic architecture, ing wall of the north side of the fourth sculptor Kenneth but also by vibrant and inspiring visu- floor near the fiction stacks, and Roy Capps are featured in al art. McMakin’s 25-piece blue furniture the exhibition, which “Art is a natural fit for libraries,” said installation, “Recreations of Furniture will be on view from City Librarian Deborah Barrow. “Art Found Discarded in Alleys and on Sept. 30 to Sept. 21, helps connect us to our humanity. Just Curbs While Driving Around San 2014. as lifelong learning engages our hearts Diego Several Bright Summer In addition, more and minds, so does art. The library is Afternoons with David” can be found than 150 paintings, thrilled to play such an important role in the Helen Price Reading Room on drawings and photo- in showcasing the region’s artistic tal- the eighth floor. graphs from the city of ent and the city of San Diego’s art col- The opening of the new Central San Diego’s own Civic Photo by John Durant lection. Millions of people who come Library will mark a major milestone Art Collection have “Corpus Callosum,” a group of ornate sculpture dio- through the doors of this library will in the San Diego Public Library’s been permanently ramas by Einar and Jamex de la Torre, is located in be enriched by the art they encounter acclaimed Visual Arts Program. With installed on all floors the central elevator bay. here.” a new 3,000-square-foot museum- of the library. Of par- Four major public art installations quality art gallery on the ninth floor, ticular importance are 14 artworks by the eighth floor is a contemporary were commissioned by the city of San the program now has the exhibit space San Diego artist Russell Baldwin. Other sculpture by San Francisco-based Diego Commission for Arts and to further its mission — which is to works of significance by San Diego area artist Yoram Wolberger (“Male base- Culture for the new Central Library as demonstrate the library’s role as a cul- artists include Sheldon Kirby, Jean ball #1”) on loan to the city through an part of the city’s percent-for-art pro- tural institution while assisting San Swigget, Robin Bright and Jay arrangement with the Mark Moore gram. Diego’s midcareer and older profes- Johnson. Gallery and the Museum of In 2002, the commission released a sional artists in achieving wider local, The Special Collections section of Contemporary Art San Diego. national call for artists and attracted regional and national attention. the library on the ninth floor houses “Simply put, the new Central Library hundreds of applications. Following a The first exhibition, from Sept. 30 some of the city’s early California is a showcase for the largest display of competitive review process by a panel to March 29, 2014, has been organ- paintings by Alfred Mitchell and Elliot city-owned artwork in the 100-year of local visual art experts, library rep- ized by guest curator Kathryn Kanjo, Torrey. The Hervey Family Rare Books history of the Civic Art Collection,” said resentatives and community mem- the chief curator of the Museum of Room will exhibit six newly conserved Dana Springs, interim executive direc- bers, four artists were selected to cre- Contemporary Art San Diego. The and rarely seen prints from the 1800s, tor of the city of San Diego ate site-specific artworks for the exhibition, “Renewed: A Short Story three by William Hogarth and three by Commission for Arts and Culture. “I library. About the San Diego Public Library’s Ando Hiroshige. In addition, paintings couldn’t be more proud of the quality A “book painting” titled “Hiding My Visual Arts Program,” features 32 art- by Alfred Mitchell, Charles Fries and and breadth of the artworks that San Candy” by Donald Lipski can be found works by Faiya Fredman, Suda House, Maurice Braun and sculptural works Diegans will be able to experience at on the east wall of the auditorium. Jeff Irwin, Philipp Scholz Rittermann, by will be on display in the the library. To every artist, donor and “Corpus Callosum,” a group of ornate Gail Roberts, Lynn Schuette, Ernest Rare Books Room. Another special lender who supported our exhibitions, sculpture dioramas by Einar and Silva and Vicki Walsh. artwork on exhibit in the Sullivan a very big ‘thank you.’” Jamex de la Torre, is in the central ele- Adjacent to the art gallery on the Family Baseball Research Center on Source Code: 20130927cri Donors Continued from Page 6 learning is possible because of the Collection in the Hervey Family Rare “The entire community has played a State Library; and $20 million from generosity, commitment and leader- Books Room in honor of the Hervey part in supporting this library,” said the San Diego Unified School District, ship of Joan and Irwin Jacobs. What family’s support. Library Foundation Vice Chairwoman for a 40-year lease of the library’s sixth they have done and continue to do for Darlene Shiley donated $2.2 mil- and Library Commissioner Katie and seventh floors for a new charter San Diego is remarkable and inspir- lion to the library project, including a Sullivan. Sullivan led a successful high school. ing,” Hill said. $1.2 million contribution dramatically “Buy-a-Brick” community campaign, Private, charitable sources provided “We now look forward to sharing presented at a library event last week. in which more than 2,500 private the final piece of the funding puzzle — with many in our community a beau- The soaring ninth floor Special Events donors purchased more than 3,100 $64.9 million for construction and an tiful new library complex complete Suite is named to honor Darlene inscribed bricks ranging from $150 to additional $10 million toward opera- with books, art, media, computers and Marcos Shiley’s gift in memory of her $1,000. tions — nearly 40 percent of the pro- software, with librarians to provide husband, Donald Shiley. Additional Since its founding in 2002, the San ject’s total. This historic level of pri- assistance, and with public spaces, an library spaces honor philanthropic Diego Public Library Foundation has vate support means the library was auditorium, and, uniquely, an active support from Denny Sanford, Donald generated more than $120 million in built with no new taxes, bonds or even high school,” Irwin Jacobs said. C. and Elizabeth M. Dickinson, David private support to foster an excellent one cent of San Diego’s General Fund Hill noted that the Jacobses were Copley and Pauline Foster, who con- free public library system. Working money. among more than 3,000 individuals, tributed in memory of her husband with the Friends of the San Diego The foundation thanked Joan and businesses and community organiza- Stanley. Public Library, the foundation has Irwin Jacobs for their anchor gift. In tions that supported the library. Other Local business leaders also made provided funding to help build or 2010, they donated $20 million to the key major donors include the Price major commitments to the project, expand eight branch libraries in addi- project — $15 million toward con- family. The iconic eighth-floor reading including Qualcomm, Manpower, tion to the new Central Library. The struction and $5 million toward room is named the Helen Price Bank of America-Merrill Lynch, foundation is already beginning its library operations. This July, the Reading Room to honor the family’s Union Bank, Wells Fargo and the next chapter in furthering its support Jacobses made an additional $10 mil- contribution. The ninth floor houses San Diego Padres, with several com- of the whole San Diego Public Library lion matching gift. some of the library’s most unique panies making their largest local con- system. “This new home for literacy and items, including the Wangeheim tribution ever. Source Code: 20130927crj