The Carnegie Library Building is an historic building in

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. It was one of many such libraries donated by

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which were named Carnegie Library after him. It was designed as an academic library to serve a teaching college, the

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. Funds were donated on March 5, 1905, and construction was completed in 1910.

History

In 1932 the

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's Department of Education assumed control of training for teachers in the state. The normal school was taken over by the University of Georgia and became known as Coordinate College. In 1953, the normal school campus was sold to the U.S. government for use as the Navy Supply Corps School. The library was used as the Navy Supply Corps Museum. On November 11, 1975, it was added to the

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. The University of Georgia has renovated the building, which now houses a part of the university libraries. It has been given the name, Carnegie Library Learning Center.

Services

The Carnegie Library primarily serves as an electronic library. Wi-fi access is available to students and faculty with a UGA login. The library provides computer workstations as well as printer and scanner access. It also provides “Bulldog Bikes” for students to check out for traveling around campus. The Carnegie Library does not have its own print collection. However, students and faculty are allowed to drop off and pick up books and periodicals from the library's location.

Hours of operation

The Carnegie Library Learning Center is open during the regular academic year on Mondays through Thursdays from 9am to 10 pm and Sundays from 2 pm to 10 pm, and is closed on Fridays and holidays. Summer semester hours are Mondays through Fridays from 9am to 6pm.

References

External links

Clarke County listings
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National Register of Historic Places

History of the Carnegie Library building
Library buildings completed in 1900 Buildings and structures in Athens, Georgia

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