Huntington College - Mnemosyne Yearbook (Huntington, IN)

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By the spring of 1948, however, the work on the library was dis- continued, necessitated by the fact that the project was being financed on a cash basis, and the reserve sup- ply had been exhausted. Hence, for a period of about three years Huntington College students viewed a structure which everyone declared would be a li- brary someday, but which bore little or no resemblance to the promised building. Then, in November of 1951, the campus became once again a bee- hive for the contractors, and work on the library was resumed. And, as this goes to press, we are able to Library on Second Floor of College Hall

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It was not until 1958 that the book shelves were moved from tht- reading room into what now are English room and offices. This made possible more efficient service to the students and teachers. and relieved the librarian of routine work which could be turned over to a student assistant. Did you know that once, a very long time ago, these rooms were the laboratory in which several classes of domestic science were taught? Moving into these rooms not only made a more convenient place in which students could study. but also made the atmosphere much more conducive to study than the cramped quarters of the room on the first Hoot. Better lighting and increased table space encouraged the daily use of the library for study by a larger number of students. By 1939 the number of volumes had increased to 15.600, and the results of a city-wide canvass, first begun in 1936, afforded 11,300 additional volumes to the library that year. Now. we proudly boast 16,870 volumes in our library, plus many bound magazines and govern- ment documents. Also, there are two library committees, a student committee and a faculty committee. which aid in the selection of books to be added to the library. In a report submitted by Librarian Mrs. Margaret M, Cook jones. in the spring of 1941, a request was made for a new library building. due to the fact that the existing facilities were being rapidly outgrown. At the suggestion of Dr. Elmer Becker, President of Huntington Col- lege, to the late Dr. F. A. Loew. then President of the Alumni Associ- ation, the organization undertook this as 21 project. The cornerstone of the proposed building was laid in 1947, and work was begun on the new project. Library in Business Office and Public Relations Room f

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use a portion of the building as temporary quarters until the rest can be completed. Much of the credit of moving to the new building and getting settled is due Miss E. Faye Connor. college librarian since 19-lei, The portion which will be used first will be the reserve and reference room. the librarians orifice and vault, the repair and shipping room. plus a large 50'x70' reading room. Eventually the entire use of the new building will afford, in addition to the features already mentioned, triple the stack capacity. several carrels on the main floor, conference rooms. and an Alumni office, Special features of the new project include indirect lighting. modern rest rooms, thermostatically controlled heating, partially sound- proof rooms. and outside bulletin boards, XVhen the complete building is ready. a dedication of the entire structure will be given. So far. 3110.000 has been contracted and spent. and the insurance estimate currently is valued at SH6700. Wfe as students are happy and proud of our new library. and we realize it is through the work and giving of you Alumni that this building was made possible for us to enjoy. We would like to take this medium to say thank you to you from the student body here at our Huntington College. New Library Inset: Dr. F. A. Loew .1 r-rr' f -'v V - 'su ,QJQ i e Q . I 1 O 253 .... A i --IL '3...:. Cbonh,-xiii, V . -0- -. -I4 -' - J