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Budget cutback excludes plans for new library

Abstract:
Despite a statewide budget crisis, the University still plans to pump $26.6 million into building a new library.

"We get funds specifically allocated for these projects," Ryan Nesbit, senior associate vice president for finance and administration, said.

The administration has little control over funds that are restricted for specific purposes, including the $26....

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prof

posted 8/28/08 @ 9:57 AM EST

New library? Care to tell us about it? Where's it going to be, what's going to be in it, and where did the money come from?
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SA

posted 8/28/08 @ 10:55 AM EST

Originally posted by

prof

 New library? Care to tell us about it? Where's it going to be, what's going to be in it, and where did the money come from?


C'mon now, READ THE ARTICLE. The money comes from donations, fundraisers, and other outside sources.

This library is not new news to us, so "prof," stop acting like no one has been talking about it.
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m

posted 8/28/08 @ 3:28 PM EST

Originally posted by

prof

 New library? Care to tell us about it? Where's it going to be, what's going to be in it, and where did the money come from?



The new Special Collections Libraries Building will be located near Hull Street. It will house The Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The Richard B. Russell Library for Political Research and Studies, and The Walter J. Brown Media Archives and Peabody Awards Collection. The building will provide much-needed room for the libraries' exponentially growing collections as well as exhibition space.

Funds come from the state and private donors.
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