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View behind the reference desk, 1966

Students and staff at the reference desk are viewed through a decorative screen embedded with colorful circles.

View behind the reference desk, 1966

Students and staff at the reference desk are viewed through a decorative screen embedded with colorful circles.

Circulation Desk (Loan Desk), 1955

A library staff member helps four patrons lining up at the Loan Desk (now called the Circulation Desk), while two staff members work near piles of books behind the desk. A sign on the desk explains procedures for charging books.

Periodical Room (Reference and Reading Room) seen from above, 1955

The Reference and Reading Room (currently called the Periodical Room) is seen from above.

Circulation Desk (Loan Desk), 1955

A library staff member helps four patrons lining up at the Loan Desk (now called the Circulation Desk), while two staff members work near piles of books behind the desk. A sign on the desk explains procedures for charging books.

Periodical Room (Reference and Reading Room) seen from above, 1955

The Reference and Reading Room (currently called the Periodical Room) is seen from above.

Periodical Room (Reference and Reading Room) seen from above, 1954

A bird's eye view shows the entire Reference and Reading Room in the library (currently called the Periodical Room).

Periodical Room (Reference and Reading Room) seen from above, 1954

A bird's eye view shows the entire Reference and Reading Room in the library (currently called the Periodical Room).

Student consulting the kardex for periodical information, 1962

A male student consults the kardex for periodical location and holdings information.

Student browsing in the library's card catalog, 1962

A male student browses in the library's card catalog.

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