DePaulian, 1992-1993

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Title

DePaulian, 1992-1993

Subject

DePaul University--Buildings--Pictorial works; Universities and colleges--Illinois--Chicago--Pictorial works; Academic libraries (buildings); College buildings; Lincoln Park (Chicago, Ill.)

Description

Two-page spread describing the new library. Text reads: GRAND OPENING THE UNVEILING OF THE NEW LIBRARY FACT FILE The library cost $25 million to build. The new library triples the amount of study space available to students. Lohan and Associates, a Chicago based architectural firm designed the library’s style to blend with the surrounding university buildings and the neighborhood. The two floors that the library vacated in SAC have been reconstructed to accommodate the expansion of Academic Computer Services, faculty offices, and classrooms. The library has a 650,000 volume capacity and DePaul’s extensive collection of books, monographs, and special collections. It is the first DePaul building dedicated exclusively as a library. The 150 computer work stations in the library are linked to terminals throughout the library and between campuses. The library, which sponsors various outreach initiatives, features spacious study areas and small conference rooms also contain the most up-to-date technological equipment.

Source

DePaul University, Special Collections and Archives

Publisher

Chicago : DePaul University, 1924-1997

Date

1992-1993

Rights

Please contact the Special Collections and Archives Department of DePaul University Library regarding rights and any reproduction.

Format

Still image

Identifier

A-050

Tags

Citation

“DePaulian, 1992-1993,” DePaul University Special Collections and Archives, accessed March 29, 2024, https://dpuspecialcollections.omeka.net/items/show/178.