Olin Library's infrastructure is being examined with an eye toward renovations to address fire safety issues. A large-scale renovation of the library has been put on hold, under the terms of the university's construction pause, but a smaller project to address issues within the building is being developed, according to Robert Stundtner, director of project management for Cornell's Project Design and Construction department.

The current infrastructure examination will help identify the scope of the smaller project, he added. "Our project team will present our recommendations to the administration's Capital Funding and Priorities Committee for its approval in early October," said Stundtner.

The project is expected to include upgrading Olin's smoke detectors and fire alarms, and installing a sprinkler system. Olin Library staff and visitors have been alerted that the infrastructure examination has begun.