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Scott Library from Central Square - north
12018-06-11T22:49:30-04:00Marcos Armstrongdc2db44de61200f897e16dcc89b16c7ff34c19f8231plain2018-06-11T22:49:30-04:0019711971York University Libraries, Clara Thomas Archives & Special Collections, York University Department of Campus Planning, ASC35948A. Ross DawsonKeele Campus, York University, Scott Library, Ross Humanities & Social Sciences BuildingASC35948IN COPYRIGHTstill image43.772356, -79.505587Marcos Armstrongdc2db44de61200f897e16dcc89b16c7ff34c19f8
12018-06-11T22:49:31-04:00Scott Library1image_header2018-06-11T22:49:31-04:00Scott Library is centrally located on the Keele campus. It is six stories high and is connected to the Ross Social Sciences and Humanities Building by the Central Square and an elevated rooftop terrace. Also known as 'Central Library' it was named after William Pearson Scott, the first Chair of the York University Board of Governors. Completed by UPACE in 1970 and officially opened in 1971, the library is constructed of precast concrete with glass and metal details. The Scott Library - interior includes a central atrium bordered by terraces, greenery, and exposed winding concrete staircases. The library contains the university's largest collection of books, periodicals, maps, film, and other media. Study rooms, classrooms, and open spaces offer students many places to make the most of the library's collections and resources.