The IUB Libraries: Library services and operations in historical context

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The IUB LibrariesLibrary services and
operations in historical context
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Seminary Square
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Collection in Wylie Hall by 1891 was 9,000
volumes. There were 98 periodical subscriptions
in 1887.
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LIBRARY HALL 1891-
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Library Hall, named after David Maxwell, first
president of the IU Board of Trustees.
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Space became an issue as Maxwell Hall reached
capacity in 1901-1902. Construction on the
New Library began
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The New Library was funded by the Indiana
General Assembly at a little more than half the
anticipated costs.
Franklin Hall 1904-1969
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Trend in the 1950s towards having a special place
for undergraduates Harvard first.
Volumes held 1904 53,000 Inventory of the
stacks in 1921 1925 167,592 1969 2,300,000 200
5 7,241,929
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The New Library as conceived!
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The New Library Construction 1966-1969
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Stoned 1969 Re-stoned 2007
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The New Library Summer 1969.
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LILLY LIBRARY
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Special Collections began with small room in
Franklin but then with gift from the Lilly
Family, moved into the Lilly Library in the
censuses.
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Law Library
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BRANCH LIBRARIES
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THE BEST--ALF
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Buildings change Collections grow
Technology speeds People lead the
changes..
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A good book is the lifeblood of the master
spirit
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The End
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