It looks like the Noyes building

Quite a few comments have been received regarding the similarity between the Noyes building and the new library. The buildings will be quite similar and this is by choice. The brick and stone will be matched very closely as the overall exterior look. The campus decision was made early on to go with a similar exterior design as the Noyes to maintain the view of historical buildings on the west side of campus. This is a concept many campuses across the country use in their master plan for buildings. The new library will be located directly south of the Noyes straddling the mall. This "Noyes building design" will help with a consistent look on at least one part of campus and will help tie together a founders plaza planned between the new library and Noyes building.

Contractors Preparing Bids

The latest drawing of the new building (Cooper Roberts Simonsen & Associates)


The bidding process has finally begun for the new library! A general contractor for the project will be announced on January 8, 2009. For full details including project schedule, drawings, contact information, and specifications, etc. visit DFCM's website.