National University Builds New Library

National University is building a new 40,000-sf central library at its campus in Kearny Mesa at the San Diego Spectrum business park. Dubbed a "cybrary", the cyber-library will be hard-wired for instant retrieval of multimedia, and will provide access to databases, electronic books and journals, and other Web-based resources. The facility will also accommodate 250,000 volumes of traditional books and periodicals. Amenities include 30 Web-wired workstations; a Learning Technologies Computer Lab for design and development of multimedia learning and presentations; and two high-tech interactive learning classrooms. San Diego firms involved in the project are B&G Consultants; Delawie Wilkes Rodrigues Barker & Bretton; Divan + Studio; and Reno Contracting Inc.