A ribbon-cutting ceremony marked the opening of Grambling State University ‘s new Digital Library and Learning Commons on Thursday. It was a historic moment for GSU , as it is the first digital library at an HBCU and the first digital library at a Louisiana institution. The updated 50,000-square-foot facility boasts 150 computers as well as multipurpose rooms for events. This day in history: Grambling State becomes the first HBCU and the only university in Louisiana with a Digital Library! The $16.6M, 50,000 sq. ft. facility features 150+ computer stations, study spaces, and multipurpose areas. FMI: https://t.co/RpslHVp2Xj #TellThemWeAreBuilding — Grambling State Univ (@Grambling1901) August 22, 2024 The institution’s prior facility, A.C. Lewis Memorial Library, was opened in 1962, and an addition was built in 1986. During his tenure as president, Rick Gallot initiated a project to replace the existing library with a digital one. Grambling State began construction on the digital...
