Courtesy of GSU Communications
Grambling State University is set to open the door to a new age and era on Thursday with the grand opening and ribbon cutting of the institution’s Digital Library and Learning Commons.
It’s a historic moment for GSU, which saw the opening of the old A.C. Lewis Memorial Library in 1962, with an addition built in 1986.
The new library is a central academic information hub that aims to facilitate access to resources and connect users to community information.
The building also celebrates the history and legacy of GSU through custom wall covering that highlights graduates who have made notable achievements.
But what makes the new Digital Library and Learning Commons so important is the fact that its created specifically for the new age of information that exists today and will only continue growing and evolving.
GSU’s new Digital Library and Learning Commons is designed to do just that.
The old A.C. Lewis held 198,193 volumes of reading/research material. The new Digital Library and Learning Commons will provide access to more than 1,613,929 items, including books, periodicals, research journals, films, filmstrips, microform resources, electronic resources, and media materials and equipment.
The state-of-the-art, 50,000 square foot facility is designed to support all aspects of learning. With over 500 computer stations, 17,000 square feet of study space, and multipurpose spaces for events, meetings, and seminars, the Digital Library and Learning Commons is the ultimate intersection of academics, curiosity, and community.
It is designed to provide equitable and ample bibliographic access to resources in all formats and extends access to library resources and services beyond the physical library building through the library’s digital/online collection system and access to all academic library resources statewide through membership with LOUIS, a consortium made up of 47 college and university libraries in the state of Louisiana.
EVENT INFORMATION
WHO: Grambling State University
WHAT: Digital Library and Learning Commons Grand Opening
WHEN: 10 a.m., Thursday, Aug. 22, 2024
WHERE: 532 RWE Jones Dr., Grambling, LA
PARKING: Enter off of RWE Jones Drive
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