Harris-Stowe State University celebrated the reopening of its renovated AT&T Library and Technology Resource Center on Monday, August 19, 2024.
The project transformed the facility into a modern hub for academic and professional growth, providing state-of-the-art resources for students, faculty, and staff.
Dr. Dimetri Horner, provost and vice president of academic affairs, said, “This new building provides our community with cutting-edge resources for learning and research.”
Dr. LaTonia Collins Smith, HSSU president hailed the fact that students now have access to over 29,000 hard copy books, 7,000 e-books, and “countless digital resources. She added that the library’s membership in the Mobius Library Consortium connects students to over 30 million items from libraries across five states.
“It’s been a long time coming. It’s a great day to be a Hornet,” she said.
[“The library] will continue to serve as a beacon of knowledge and inspiration for generations to come.”
The library houses several facilities including the Academic Resource Center, the Center for Teaching and Learning, the Americans with Disabilities Act office, a computer lab, a commuter lounge, and the HSSU Honors College.
Study rooms, meeting spaces, and flex rooms are designed to accommodate diverse learning styles and collaborative projects.
Recognized for their support of the project were Dr. Stacy Gee Hollins, interim associate provost and Anheuser-Busch School of Business dean; Dr. Candice Virgil, director of Library Science; and Dr. Neidra Butler, director of Title III & financial compliance officer.
Navigate Construction and United Construction were construction partners on the renovation.
Dr. Regina Wade-Johnson, Academic Resource Center director said “This modernized space will allow us to offer more comprehensive services and assist in collaborative studies.
“Our team is committed to making this library a dynamic hub for innovation, collaboration, and academic growth. We can’t wait for you to explore all that this renewed space has to offer,” said Virgil.