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The first floor of the new Library opened on January 6, 1925, and a month later, the rest of the building opened to the public. The building had a capacity of 150,000 volumes and seating for serval hundred patrons. With this new space, many of the departmental libraries established in 1913 were closed. The books were moved to the new Library to facilitate centralized library services.
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Title:
First Floor Assigned Reading Room (South)
Date Created:
1925
Description:
The first floor of the new Library opened on January 6, 1925, and a month later, the rest of the building opened to the public. The building had a capacity of 150,000 volumes and seating for serval hundred patrons. With this new space, many of the departmental libraries established in 1913 were closed. The books were moved to the new Library to facilitate centralized library services.
Subjects:
Iowa State University. Library
Type:
Image;StillImage
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"First Floor Assigned Reading Room (South)", The Heart of the University, Digital Scholarship and Initiatives
Reference Link:
https://digital.lib.iastate.edu/exhibits/parkscentennial/items/parkscentennial26.html
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