THE INSIDER - SPRING/SUMMER 2023

The renovated D.R. Glass Library RENOVATION OF THE D.R. GLASS LIBRARY

The D.R. Glass Library, constructed in 1948, stands as a structural staple to the Texas College campus, and even holds the designation as a historic landmark on the National Register of Historic Places. Now, in 2023, the historic D.R. Glass Library nears completion of a massive renovation project that totaled over $2.1 million. Select facets of the renovation project were funded through a $500,000 grant from the Historic Preservation Fund for the Historically Black Colleges and Universities grant program, funded and administered by the National Park Service (NPS) within the Department of Interior. As one of 18 institutions awarded, Texas College was the only institution in Texas to receive this grant. The NPS funding provided exclusive enhancements that included roofing replacement; rewiring of the Library; renovation of all Library restrooms to become ADA compliant; and replacement of HVAC units. In addition to the aforementioned, the administration added funding to the Library for aesthetic improvements of the infrastructure and improvement of services. Comprehensively, the D.R. Glass Library will now be equipped with state - of - the - art enhancements that have transformed the structure into a prominent focal point of the Texas College campus. As the colossal renovation project approaches completion, the D.R. Glass Library is slated to reopen by the beginning of Fall 2023. To address campus needs for library services throughout the renovation process, Texas College has placed several “library kiosks” throughout the campus, as well as has continued to significantly expand databases, which has created seamless access “anytime and anywhere.”

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