This bas relief panel is over the second floor end window of the original library building. This and other panels on the east front of the building were designed by Nellie Verne Walker. The carving was executed by J.G. Zimmerman.
The Library Loan Desk (now called Circulation Desk) is viewed from the librarian's side, with a male staff member helping a female patron while other staff work with card files and book trucks behind the desk.
Iowa State University; University Library; Fireplace Room
Figurines dressed in historic costumes are displayed on the top of bookshelves in this Veishea book exhibit located in the Library Staff Lounge (currently called the Fireplace Room).
Iowa State University; University Library; Card catalogs
A drawer of the author-title catalog is pulled out, with more catalog cabinets and tables in the background, and bibliographies on shelves on the wall.
Cathy Cormack and Linda Mandrup stand at a large table covered with envelopes and other incoming mail. They are in the process of sorting the mail so it can be delivered to various departments in the library.
Iowa State University; University Library; 3rd Addition; Staircases
All four floors are visible in this view of the circular staircase in the 3rd Addition, taken from the second floor bridge. The fish soft sculpture and a banner hang on the left. On the first floor, there is a decorated Christmas tree and glass...
Iowa State University; University Library; 3rd Addition; Staircases
The circular staircase in the 3rd Addition is viewed from the second floor bridge soon after completion, before all the furniture has been put in place. The addition may not yet be open to the public because on the first floor, the card catalog...
A library staff member helps four patrons lining up at the Loan Desk (now called the Circulation Desk), while two staff members work near piles of books behind the desk. A sign on the desk explains procedures for charging books.
Some men are working to clear the west lawn for the building of the library as other people observe the work from a distance. The Armory, Davidson Hall, and Gilman Hall are in the background. Several model T's are parked along the street.
The year 1923 is engraved above the doorway of the east entrance to the library. The tower peaks of Margaret Hall are reflected in the glass window above the entrance.
