The library has a smaller footprint than the OU Schusterman library. There are more books, but far fewer bound journals, than Schusterman. Overall, the library has a much more traditional academic library feel to it than Schusterman, with many little study nooks, special collection areas, art displays to give it character. I think it is fair to say that this library's aesthetic reflects the greater diversity of students and programs that are available at the NSU campus.
The main entrance to the library is actually inside a large hallway that spans most of the academic buildings on the campus. The building that houses the library is actually much bigger than the library itself.
There are two technology resource areas, one on each floor:
Here is a rarity in an academic library: and actual children's area! It is conveniently located by the rather large collection of children's books.
In one corner of the library is a genealogical research area. There is also a separate Native American genealogical area.
On the first floor there are a few display cases with some of the libraries collections, as well as notices for upcoming events.
The library has a large collection of art, some of which has not been processed yet. They have done a wonderful job of integrating art into the space. While it is hard to tell from the poor quality phone images below, there is a very stunning set of biblically themed architectural sketches on the first floor.
This entire front shelving unit in the stacks consist of Native American studies and history.
And finally, the "transitory" office used by librarians visiting from the Tahlequah campus or interns such as myself.
One final note: you may have observed the lack of students in the above pictures. That is because I took these on a Tuesday night, which just happens to be particularly slow at the library. This is a commuter campus, so the traffic in the library is very irratic. On Thursday mornings, the library tends to be pretty busy.
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