David L. Rice Library - USI Campus, Evansville, IN
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Curved walled Library named for the founding president of University of Southern Indiana.
Waymark Code: WM543K
Location: Indiana, United States
Date Posted: 11/07/2008
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The David L. Rice Library is a $27.5 million five-story building that opened in 2006. In addition to providing space for library collections and traditional functions, the library meets today’s changing needs with technology and space for collaboration. The library has 30 group-study rooms accommodating two to 12 students. It also features a Starbucks coffee shop and commons area.
The first floor includes the circulation desk, reference desk and stacks, two teaching labs, and government documents. On the south side of the first floor is a periodicals reading room. On the second floor, the rotunda area features a two-story reading room. The library administration offices, technical services, and a seating area overlooking the first floor periodicals reading room also are on the second floor. The third floor houses University Archives and the fourth floor has two reading rooms, one which overlooks the Recreating and Fitness Center. Visitors are struck by the variety of spaces throughout the new library.
Besides the four levels of the library, the new building offers a lower level of 16 technology-enhanced classrooms in addition to a 125-seat auditorium.
It is named for the founding president of University of Southern Indiana.
Building Address:
8600 University Blvd
Evansville, IN USA
47712
Is it open to the general public?: yes
When was it built? (Approximate if you must.): 01/01/2006
What is the name of this building?: David L. Rice Library
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