New Library Opens

New Library Opens

Jerry Falwell Library- 'The JFL'- Opens at Liberty University

'The JFL' opened to Liberty University students for the first time Wednesday, January 15, 2014. The $50 million project features state of the art architecture and technology establishing one of the best libraries of the day.

FACT: The architects studied college libraries across the country for 17 months before designing and building the JFL; From start to finish, the project culminated to 3 years of studying, planning, and building.

FACT: The building covers 170,000 square feet and extends 4 stories high, highlighting Jeffersonian architecture and a floating staircase.

FACT: The JFL embodies a 4-story book tower containing over 65,000 books and a 2-story robotic retrieval system (the ASRS) holding up to 420,000 books.

FACT: Multiple balconies and terraces, a reading room, and various degrees of quiet study zones provide seating to accommodate 3000 students.

FACT: A 24 feet by 11 feet motion-activated Media Wall is located in the Esbenshade Atrium and perceptive pixel tables are found on each floor.

FACT: Dozens of Active Learning Classrooms and over 30 Group Study Rooms are encompassed in the JFL; special paint allows students to write on the walls in marker.

FACT: The 2-story “Tinney Café” is found at the east end; the Cafe features Pizza Hut Express, Tsunami Sushi, Brioche Doree, and the first ever round Starbucks.

FACT: The Osbourne Assistive Learning Center is housed here; the Center contains special equipment for visually and hearing impaired students.

FACT: Information kiosks are scattered throughout to assist students in signing out rooms and utilizing the library’s resources.

FACT: The building sits on scenic “Lake Becki” and lies adjacent to the future Science Building, currently under construction by the same architects; both buildings are future corners to a four building-bordered quad that will become the center of campus.