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University at Buffalo Libraries
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LocationBuffalo, New York
Branches9
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Size4 Million Volumes [1]
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DirectorEvviva Weinraub Lajoie [2]
Websitelibrary.buffalo.edu

The University at Buffalo Libraries is the university library system of the University at Buffalo. The library's collections includes some 3.8 million print volumes, as well as media, and special collections. The Libraries subscribe to some 350 research databases and 10,000 electronic journals.[3]

Notable collections include the George Kelley Paperback and Pulp Fiction Collection, the James Joyce Collection, the Love Canal Collections, and the Robert Graves Collection.[4]

Libraries

Oscar A. Silverman Library

In 2016, the Silverman Library's $7.2 million renovation was completed. A 2013 student survey about the library highlighted the need for more access to food, natural light, security, and power or USB ports for laptops, phones, and other electronic devices used by students.[5] Over 200,000 books were removed to the Libraries Annex, other libraries on campus, or weeded to make room for group study rooms, study carrels, classrooms, a café, soundproof rooms, and over 1,000 power outlets.[6] The library was closed for two years while renovations took place.

History

In 1922, Ruth Bartholomew was appointed as the first University Librarian. The library was originally located in Foster Hall but was moved to larger quarters in the second floor of Hayes Hall.

In 1929, Thomas B. Lockwood (1873–1947) donated $500,000 to the University of Buffalo for the construction of a library building. In the spring of 1935, the library was moved to the newly constructed Lockwood Memorial Library building. Designed by noted Buffalo architect E.B. Green and built in classic Georgian architectural style, the building was an elegant, four-story structure located at the heart of the South Campus. In addition to providing funds for the building, Lockwood also donated his personal collection of rare books.[7]

On April 19, 1979, the new Lockwood Memorial Library was officially opened. Designed for the new campus in Amherst, the Lockwood Memorial Library name was to be placed on the new library in recognition of the original endowment established by Mr. Lockwood.[8] The original Lockwood Memorial Library, renamed Charles D. Abbott Hall / Health Sciences Library, was renovated and enlarged in 1983–1985.

On June 16th, 2023, the library system announced that it received $10 million in funding towards building a James Joyce museum.[9]

References

  1. ^ [[1] "Library for 21st Century' reopens at UB"]. ((cite news)): Check |url= value (help)
  2. ^ [2]." University at Buffalo. Retrieved January 10, 2020.
  3. ^ The Nation's Largest Libraries: A Listing By Volumes Held." American Library Association.
  4. ^ "Libraries & Collections," University at Buffalo Libraries.
  5. ^ Muskat, Barry A. (29 November 2016). "DEVELOPMENT / SILVERMAN LIBRARY 2.0 More power, more light, and more amenities". Buffalo Spree. Retrieved 13 June 2024.
  6. ^ Tokasz, Jay (25 August 2016). "It's goodbye, books, as UB library powers up for digital age". The Buffalo News. Retrieved 13 June 2024.
  7. ^ "Lockwood Opens New Library," University of Buffalo Alumni Publication, May 1, 1935.
  8. ^ "The Dedication of Lockwood Memorial Library," University of Buffalo Pamphlet, April 19, 1979.
  9. ^ "UB receives $10 million in New York state funding for construction of a James Joyce Museum". Niagara Frontier Publications. 16 June 2023. Retrieved 13 June 2024.

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