Over the last 50 years a great deal has changed in the library to reflect the changing needs of students, including the introduction of more flexible and interactive spaces including a screening room, but the library’s distinctive Brutalist exterior and wood panelled interior remain.
Over the coming weeks, colleagues from University of Nottingham Libraries will be sharing a series of posts about the history of the library from idea to official opening and beyond, featuring photographs and other items from the university’s archival collections.
You can read the first instalment on the Manuscripts and Special Collections blog now and keep up with the rest of the anniversary celebrations on the library team's 50th anniversary webpage.