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David Adamany Undergraduate Library is one of Wayne State University’s largest libraries built in named after the university's 8th president.

The David Adamany Undergraduate Library alone provides 2, seats, 27 group study rooms, and 3 instruction labs. It has over computer workstations providing students with access to electronic resources. The learning needs of and level undergraduate courses are intended to be supported with the wide variety of books and magazines. The library also contains the DeRoy Extended Study Center providing hour access to standard workstations as well as 30 high-end work stations with specialized software.

Also, approximately videos, DVDs, laser discs and audiotapes are in the media collection. The Undergraduate Library also provides students with information on careers, computers, and student survival skills. David Adamany faced a lot of adversity when he first came up with the idea of an undergraduate library in Adamany looked at the libraries that existed at Wayne State.

David Adamany Undergraduate Library -- Wayne State University.

Not only did he see a need for additional space and further collection development, he saw an opportunity. A library just for undergrads was a new concept. Adamany and library administration persevered through the years and worked to make the undergraduate library a reality. Over ten years after the idea was introduced in May , ground was broken on February 2, , in front of a substantial crowd in sub-zero degree temperatures.

From there, things moved quickly. Construction took less than two years and staff worked hard to prepare for the September opening of the UGL with an interior size of The Wayne State University Art Collection, which has grown to include nearly works of art, has proved a primary resource for creating such an environment. There are decorations and paintings on the walls within the UGL which embrace and enhance the everyday lives of people.

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