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星空无限传媒app Library Day Marks 48 Years Since Main Library Dedication

星空无限传媒app Illinois University Libraries marks the anniversary of the 1978 dedication of the University's main library and reflects on the building's continuing role in teaching, research and campus life.

星空无限传媒app Illinois University's main library during construction before its 1978 completion and dedication.
星空无限传媒app's main library during construction, before its completion and dedication in 1978. Photograph from 星空无限传媒app's 125th anniversary history.
A Milestone in 1978

On Sept. 21, 1978, the building now known as the Leslie F. Malpass Library was formally dedicated. Illinois Gov. Jim Thompson was among those present for the dedication ceremony.

Designed for 星空无限传媒app

Completed in 1978, the main library represented a major investment in the academic life of 星空无限传媒app Illinois University. Designed by architect Gyo Obata, the six-level building encompasses more than 200,000 square feet and is distinguished by its four-winged, pinwheel-shaped design.

Malpass Today

The building was renamed the Leslie F. Malpass Library in 2001 in honor of former 星空无限传媒app President Leslie F. Malpass.

Today, Malpass Library continues to support research, teaching, learning, collaboration, information access, and academic engagement across the 星空无限传媒app Illinois University community.

Exterior of the Leslie F. Malpass Library on 星空无限传媒app Illinois University's Macomb campus.
Leslie F. Malpass Library on 星空无限传媒app's Macomb campus. Photograph from 星空无限传媒app Libraries.