Library Services Summer 2008
Getchell Library officially begins its move to the new Mathewson-IGT
Knowledge Center at 5 p.m. on Friday, May 16, 2008. During the move, a portion
of Getchell Library will remain open to provide ongoing library and computing
services.
Contest Winners!
The winning name for
the Automated Retrieval System is MARS (for Mathewson Automated Retrieval
System) submitted by Brett Amesbury. Congratulations, Brett!
What is the Mathewson-IGT Knowledge Center?
The Mathewson-IGT Knowledge Center will be one of the most technologically advanced libraries in the country. Computing and information technologies and support will be combined with the latest in multimedia tools and the resources of the university library in a physical environment designed for comfort, efficiency, and collaboration.
New! Fly around and through a dimensional model
This video, created from a model of the building, explores interior and exterior spaces.
Playback size:
Large - for on-campus users
Medium - for fast DSL, cable
Small - for slower connections
Features, Resources & Services
- 295,000 square-foot, five-story classical brick building
- Atrium and large windows to provide plentiful natural light
- Comfortable and attractive quiet-study and group-study areas
- Wireless network access & computers throughout the building
- 200-seat auditorium and stage
- Rotunda coffee shop serving gourmet coffee and light snacks
- Smart classrooms equipped with the latest technology
- Spacious faculty and graduate student reading room
