Construction Updates
The project is moving to a close as we generate final punch list items and wait for the Boston Fire Department inspection. Once everything goes well with the fire testing, HMS will obtain the Certificate of Occupancy, and L1 will be available to use. IT will begin installing the technology once we receive ownership of the space, and the architectural firm will come onsite for final walkthroughs. We are having an onsite walkthrough with folks from Video Production services and IT to ensure that the space is ready for usage as well as address any other final issues/logistics. Below you can see how beautiful the new space looks!
Staff Promotions
We are delighted to announce the following title changes for three of our Countway colleagues. The title changes (and appointment reclassifications) acknowledge the full scope of the work these individuals perform and recognize their considerable contributions to Countway.
Effective immediately:
- Dominic Hall’s new title is Manager, Curation and Stewardship, Anatomy and Artifact Collections. This reflects the reality that Dominic’s role has grown significantly as he handles the acquisitions, collections management, and research and instruction for the anatomical, object, artifact, and specimen collections for all three schools on the Longwood campus, not just for the Warren Anatomical Museum collection. It also serves to acknowledge the expertise inherent to the stewardship of a complex historic anatomical teaching collection.
- Jessica Murphy’s new title is Manager, Research and Instruction, Special Collections and Archives. This demonstrates her leadership role in supervising and delivering reference and especially her increased responsibilities in instructional services to a broad community of special collections and archives users, including Longwood Campus faculty, students, staff, members of the greater Harvard University community, and the general public.
- Meredith Solomon’s new title is Manager, Outreach and Public Services. Meredith founded the Outreach Department in 2017, and this new title reflects her increased responsibility in managing the new Information Desk services as well as managing the Outreach Coordinator and the LHT staff that cover the library entrances when the Info Desk is closed.
Please join us in congratulating Dominic, Jess, and Meredith.
Save The Date
September 27th is the Renovation Celebration! Join us for a ribbon cutting, speakers from key stakeholders, food/drink, music, activities, prizes, and more!
Stay cool and enjoy the summer!
Elaine