When was doe library built

Throughout its history, the Library of the University of California has benefited from the loyalty and generosity of alumni and friends. Its collections have grown and its services expanded as a result of the recognition of the crucial role the Library plays both in the community and on the campus. UC enrollment: students University moves to Berkeley campus.

Library located in South Hall. Pioche bequeaths his volumes in French literature and linguistics. UC library holdings: 11, volumes.

Library holdings: 13, Enrollment: students. Bacon Hall opens in and includes the Library and the Art Collection. Rowell creates the first card catalog, a hand-written subject catalog.

It is established as the first endowment. University Librarian Rowell, up until now the sole staff member, hires a student assistant who also acts as janitor. Holdings: 17,plus volumes. Rowell initiates the first system of inter-library loan. October Rowell sends letters to 98 learned societies asking that Berkeley be placed on their mailing lists for complimentary publications.

In exchange, the Library would provide cooperating libraries copies of publications produced at Berkeley before UC Press. Collection is approx , volumes, and the campus enrollment is 3, students. Kiang Kang-Hu presents the Kiang family's library to the University, described at the time as the 3rd largest Chinese collection in the United States. Leupp becomes the second University Librarian.

The collection contains over , volumes. Campus enrollment is 6, students. University Librarian Leupp establishes a "Readers' Department," to coordinate reference and cirulation. Morrison Memorial Library, a recreational reading room for students, is dedicated. It contains an initial gift of 15, volumes. Huber, supervised erection of the building's stout steel frame. Due to the collection's rapid growth, funds were found to finish the building in ; "…The remaining two main floors were added this included the east reading room, now the Loan Hall and four additional floors of stack making nine in all….

Steeped in Neo-classical traditions of architectural style and iconography, architect Howard included a statute of Athena, Greek goddess of widom, over the main entry to inspire students. Changes were made to Doe Library as part of the University of California, Berkeley's major capital improvements campaign of Work was completed by the Berkeley architectural firm of Kolbeck, Cardwell and Christopherson, Architects.

Portions of Howard's Doe Library were renovated, c. The placement of Athena, the Greek goddess of wisdom, over the main entrance reflects Berkeley's aspiration to become the "Athens of the West. PCAD Toggle navigation. Close Save changes.