The Library Building: With the Addresses at the Dedication, January Seventh, 1920 (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

University Of Michigan

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0656197870 ISBN 13: 9780656197873

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2020

Synopsis

New library for a modern age: a building that links democracy, learning, and service

A landmark dedication celebrates a library that blends thoughtful design with a clear purpose: to house, protect, and inspire learning for the university and the state. The text highlights careful planning for stacks, light, air, and staff needs, showing how architecture can support both study and discovery.

This edition outlines the main Reading Room, general library spaces, and the vision behind a fireproof structure that can grow with the university’s needs. It also documents the people who shaped the project—librarians, architects, and contractors—along with the hoped-for impact on students and citizens.

• The building’s scale and features: 125,000 square feet of floor space and 2,100,000 cubic feet of volume, designed to serve readers now and in the future.
• The role of the library in democracy and research, and how architecture and collaboration support scholarly work.
• The opening exhibit and its significance, including rare Americana and illuminated manuscripts from notable collectors.
• The teamwork behind construction and interior planning, recognizing the contributions of librarians, architects, and builders.

Ideal for readers interested in architecture, university history, and the role of libraries in public education.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2020
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0656197870
• ISBN 13: 9780656197873
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 48