Irwin Library

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Irwin Library in 2012

The Irwin Library is one of the two libraries operated by Butler University, Indianapolis, United States.[1] Minoru Yamasaki was the lead architect, and constructed the library in the architectural style of New Formalism.[2] Construction of the library cost $2.25 million, of which $1.5 million was underwritten by the Irwin-Sweeney-Miller foundation.[3] After construction was finished, the library's first day of operation was on September 9, 1963. The library was named in honor of William G. Irwin,[4] who served as a trustee of Butler University from 1908 until his death in 1943.[5]

Irwin Library consists of the business, education, curriculum, and liberal arts resources as well as the performing and fine arts collections.[6] Butler University's second library, the Ruth Lilly Science Library, contains resources for Biological Sciences, Chemistry, Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics and Actuarial Science, Pharmacy and Health Sciences, and Physics.[7]

In 2021, a six-person panel of American Institute of Architects (AIA) Indianapolis members identified Irwin Library among the ten most "architecturally significant" buildings completed in the city since World War II.[8]

Events

On February 21, 2017, Irwin Library participated in Butler University's celebration of America's entry into World War I by displaying two exhibits: "The Great War: From Ration Lines to the Front Lines" and "Exploring the Great War Through the Arts".[9] Butler University also held a concert featuring sheet music from "Exploring the Great War Through the Arts": "Britain, the USA,--and Indiana, The Great War in Song: Popular and Art Songs From and About World War I".[10]

Study Rooms

Irwin Library features study rooms for individuals and groups that can be used for up to four hours at a time.[11] Students can reserve study rooms ahead of time using Butler University's online reservation system.[12]

References

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