In the expansion of the library, Princeton University spared no effort, and the scale was unprecedented. The Flintstone Library has about 8 million books, and it adheres to such a seemingly contradictory concept: of course, books should be carefully protected, but they should be fully utilized. If they can't meet the requirements of the latter, they are just a pile of waste paper. The number of books in American university libraries is 18, which is not large, but after nearly three centuries of historical accumulation, libraries have collected many excellent ancient books and rare books. Some books are very precious. Princeton stipulates that they are only open to the public for one hour a week, and students can only feast their eyes on this extremely limited time.
2. Johns Hopkins University George Peabody Library
George? Peabody Library is located in George? In Baltimore, Maryland. Peabody Library is now John? Part of Hopkins University, although this library has changed hands many times since it was built by 1857, from Peabody College to Baltimore and then to this university. The library stacks are characterized by five rows of impressive cast iron balconies. In addition to the functions of traditional libraries, George? Peabody Library has become the first choice for weddings and events in Baltimore.
3 Wilder Library? Harvard University, the library related to Titanic.
Have all the students seen Titanic? Do you know the relationship between this library and Titanic?
Widner, Harvard graduate, bibliophile, and? Titanic? It sank together, and the Wydner Library, which was built with the donation of his sad mother, became an unsinkable big library.
In this ten-story building, there are 57 kilometers of bookshelves, which are enough to hold about 4.6 million bound volumes. These bookshelves are like magnificent supports made of wrought iron, bearing the weight of the building. It is no exaggeration to say that the library is supported by all its books. It is a city country, located in the alliance center of more than 90 colleges and departments of Harvard University. People who come here are not only librarians, sponsors and professors, but also carpenters, couriers, chefs, accountants, students and part-time booksellers, website owners, network administrators and human resources consultants. With about14 million books, it is the largest academic library in the world.
In the 1960s, when student rebellion reached madness, some radical students at Harvard threatened to burn down this sacred hall. When they flocked to the library in droves, they saw a thrilling scene: a long row of white-haired Harvard professors stood majestically on the steps, and an old gentleman in the middle was holding a piece of cardboard with only one sentence written on it: Step on our old bones? . Facing the strong, silent and fearless old gentlemen, the students left in a hurry with trepidation.
4 Riggs Library-Georgetown
Styles include three-layer bookshelves, golden painted columns and revolving walkways, glass doors engraved with Georgetown school emblem, and hardcover books in various colors. It is said that this is one of the few libraries made of cast iron in the United States, and the stairs are also made of cast iron. Looking at the fairly solid stairs below, I feel particularly swollen. I came down and found a piano and several figures in the corner.
The combination of library and restaurant, maze-like library and delicious dishes should be the best place for bookworms to eat. However, it is worth noting that if you want to eat in Riggs Library, please make an appointment in advance. This kind of humanistic and academic feast is not always available.
5. University of Oklahoma Biesel Memorial Library
This library is the largest research library in the state (collecting manuscripts of Galileo, Charles Dickens and so on). ), the second largest research library in Big- 12 Alliance, the 27th largest research library in North America 1 13, and a national historical landmark in the United States. I am excited to think of these famous manuscripts.
6. Rush Rees Library, Rochester
The University of Rochester Library has about 3.3 million books, which are scattered in 1 1 libraries, among which Rush Rhees Library is the largest library with antique buildings. The library is a landmark building in the River Campus of the University of Rochester. You will see it in many speeches. I fell in love with the campus style of this school at first sight. The school bus goes directly to the library gate, so many students choose to study in the library. The library is divided into three floors. According to American custom, entering the library is the second floor, going down is the first floor, and going up is the third floor. The borrowing area of the library is on the second floor, and the computer room and some self-study areas are behind the library on the left aisle. As long as you have a student ID card, you can surf the Internet. The third floor is full of study rooms, including a study room specially set up for graduate students, who need a student ID card to enter. The self-study environment is comfortable and elegant. When you are tired, you can enjoy the surrounding murals. The first floor is legendary? Internet cafe? ~ In fact, it is a large computer room where the IT department is located. You can ask them any questions about computer or account login. There is also an Apple store where students buy Apple products at a certain discount every year.
7. Cornell University Law Library
Cornell University Library has 20 units and is one of the largest academic research libraries in the United States. There is a Dream of Red Mansions here now. Presented by Hu Shi. There are students playing in the bell tower behind the Juris library every day. Play school songs and other music when the sun goes down every day. Visitors can watch them play in the bell tower.
8. Yale University Benec Rare Books and Manu Library.
Benec Rare Books and Manu Library of Yale University were acquired in 1963. Pritzker prize? Designed by Gordon Bunshaft, an architect in New Haven, it is the largest building dedicated to preserving precious books and manuscripts in the world. It is located in the Hewitt Courtyard at Wall Street 12 1 in the center of Yale Campus in New Haven. The facade of the building allows sunlight to penetrate the wall and shine into the library.
9. Boston College Bapst Library.
Bapst Library is usually called the most beautiful library in the United States. In 1924, it is called? The best example of American Gothic architecture. ? All this sounds good, but what makes it so cool? Bapst is the only one in America. Can you really escape from this world and pretend to be Harry? Potter's library!
10 Butler Library Butler Library-Columbia University
Columbia University Library has 23 branches, each with its own characteristics. Avery Architecture &; Art Library, Butler Library, Social Work College Library and Columbia Journalism College Library, all kinds of Chinese books, popular novels, classical literature and even county records can be found in East Asia Library. There are 8.7 million books, 6 million microfilms, 26 million kinds of manuscripts, 600,000 good books, 6,543,800 vcd and DVD, 200,000 official documents and about 950 kinds of genealogy, genealogy and spy books. It is the most abundant library in China. The collection of books in East Asia Library is second only to that in Yanjing Library of Harvard University, with Professor Long, Dean, and the Chinese Library, which began to collect Chinese materials.