North Dakota State University - Bison Yearbook (Fargo, ND)

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Library lobby with student lounge in the background .... Construction of the library, one of the most modern libraries in the U. S., commenced in the spring of 1949 . . .The two storied structure with its unique modular heating and ventilation system was designed so that two more stories might be added at some future time . . . The structure itself cost S400,000 with i p100,000 going for equipment . . . Two student reading rooms seat SOO students at any one time while a large lounge gives the students a chance to relax . . . Lighting in the building is louverall which gives a soft light with a minimum of shadow . . . Study rooms are available to instructors for research workg the building also contains several class and seminar rooms . . . Qther innovations: acoustically treated plaster and a microfilm room . . . The greatest thing to happen to SC in ten years, the library is but a precursor of more to come .. . . . ......... . . . . . . . . . Large tables in the SU-1dY 113115 of the new library Circulation desk with the card catalog in the Leona Tix helps Gcnc Erickson at the result in efficient study ........ background ......... . . circulation desk ....... . 21

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