The Holland-Terrel Library

Overview

Holland-Terrell Library, the central academic library of Washington State University, is a conjoined two-part library comprised of the original Holland Library and the newer addition, Terrell Library. Originally a parking lot ^[1], Holland Library began construction in 1948 ^[2] and took two years to complete. It would not be until 1994 until the completion of the Terrell addition ^[3], which required 140,000 cubic yards of dirt to be excavated ^[4]. The stated goals of the library were the need for “creating a pleasing space for study and research ^[5]. There were three conditions given to the designers of the library which were “no tall building could be constructed in the heart of campus; parking had to be replaced; and the new building could not block the scenic view of Kamiak Butte and the Palouse hills to the north.”^[6], which flew in the face of the designers’ goal to make the library the “highest point on campus”^[7]. In front of the Terrell addition lie what is commonly known as the Terrell Mall Way. A common site for political demonstrations and a popular choice for travel for the campus population, the Mall Way provides an area for students to engage in civil debate, or an opportunity to become informed on their community. Atop the Terrell Library a massive blue glass dome is adorned, allowing for natural light to flow into the building. Surrounding the blue dome lie a series of patches of grass, providing an area for afternoon loungers and the occasional Frisbee enthusiast to enjoy the sun on a warm summer day. The cornucopia of books that lies beneath the dome contains over 3,000,000 physical books, and 30,000 journals from subscriptions ^[8].

History

Built in 1948^[9], Holland Library was designed with the population of the current student body in mind. However, as this number exponentially grew, Holland was “running out of room”^[10]. Holland’s exterior featured a 30 foot tall statue named “The Reader”^[11], which resides in the same location to this date. In May 1989, WSU requested funds to expand the library, and upon approval, the university contacted the architectural firms ALSC Architects and Zimmer Gunsul Frasca Partnership of Portland, Oregon^[12]. The firms went to work designing the new addition, and Terrell was completed in 1994^[13]. It would be in 2008 that a massive underground tunnel ^[14], connecting the two, was made. The 140,000 cubic yards of dirt that was excavated was enough to submerge a softball field ^[15]. Over the years, Holland-Terrell Library would accrue more than 3,000,000 physical books ^[16], and 30,000 journals from subscriptions^[17].

. The growth of the library is still occurring today, as the librarians who currently occupy the building cycle in up-to-date books and methods to keep the library relevant in this age of technology.

Namesake

Both sections of the library are named after former influential presidents. Ernest O. Holland, WSU's longest serving president, served from 1915 to 1945^[18]. He would be responsible for the addition of five colleges and four schools, which would move WSU, a college at the time, closer to university status.^[19] Glenn Terrell, President from 1967–1985, ^[20]led WSU through a controversial Vietnam era period, where student led protests were rampant. He was able to increase the research grant funding from 11 million to 68.5 million while president ^[21]. Today, there are scholarships available to students in both Terrell's and Holland's name. ^[22] A statue, named "Bookin" was placed in front of the entrance to the Terrell Addition, and is meant to model the walking stance of President Terrell. In addition, Bookin, or the Book Man, as known by the students, is comprised of books that at one point were either banned or controversial. The statue serves as a testament to the importance of free thought and expression on college campuses, and it is thought that the modeling of the statue after Terrell is no coincidence. This is because Terrell was a controversial figure during the time of the Vietnam war, and encouraged students to question the government, similar to the message the book man silently conveys.

References

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[1] ttps://news.wsu.edu/2019/08/06/terrell-library-celebrates-25-years-heart-campus/

[2] ttps://libraries.wsu.edu/about/holland-terrell/

[3] ttps://libraries.wsu.edu/about/holland-terrell/

[4] ttps://news.wsu.edu/2019/08/06/terrell-library-celebrates-25-years-heart-campus/

[5] ttps://news.wsu.edu/2019/08/06/terrell-library-celebrates-25-years-heart-campus/

[6] ttps://news.wsu.edu/2019/08/06/terrell-library-celebrates-25-years-heart-campus/

[7] ttps://news.wsu.edu/2014/08/27/terrell-turns-20-exhibit-recalls-librarys-creation/

[8] ttps://libraries.wsu.edu/about/holland-terrell/

[9] ttps://libraries.wsu.edu/about/holland-terrell/

[10] ttps://news.wsu.edu/2019/08/06/terrell-library-celebrates-25-years-heart-campus/

[11] ttps://libraries.wsu.edu/about/holland-terrell/

[12] ttps://news.wsu.edu/2019/08/06/terrell-library-celebrates-25-years-heart-campus/

[13] ttps://libraries.wsu.edu/about/holland-terrell/

[14] ttps://libraries.wsu.edu/about/holland-terrell/

[15] ttps://news.wsu.edu/2014/08/27/terrell-turns-20-exhibit-recalls-librarys-creation/

[16] ttps://libraries.wsu.edu/friends

[17] ttps://libraries.wsu.edu/friends

[18] ttps://president.wsu.edu/holland/

[19] ttps://president.wsu.edu/holland/

[20] ttps://president.wsu.edu/terrell/

[21] ttps://president.wsu.edu/terrell/

[22] ttps://president.wsu.edu/holland/

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