Florida Atlantic University -- Library

FAU student sitting on the floor at the top of the second floor leaning stairs against the glass etched Donor Honor Roll railing. In the background is the door to the Library Dean's Office Suite.

Four FAU students gathered on the floor to group study because no more seating was available in the library. The library did not have sufficient seating and study areas in the building to meet the high demand for physical study space in 2014.

Two FAU students carved out floor space to study. This is on the Wimberly Libraries third floor, west wing. There is a glass railing next to the male student sitting. The view below is that of the second floor study area west wing. The library did not have sufficient seating and study areas in the building to meet the high demand in 2014.

FAU student created study space for herself by stretching out between the stacks and near an electric outlet in order to recharge her cell phone. The very busy FAU Libraries did not have suficient seating and study areas in the building to meet the high demand it was experiencing in 2014.

FAU Libraries group study tables created by students. This is on the second or third floor, east wing of the library. This photo is a good example of how crowded and how in demand the library was by students in 2014. The library did not have sufficient seating and study areas to meet demand in 2014.

Another group study table on the second floor west wing of the Wimberly library on FAU's Boca Raton campus. This group is using a portable whiteboard to workout ideas and problem solve. Note the security camera in the upper left corner of the photo.

FAU Libraries group study table on the west wing second floor. Note a rare moment that the table behind them is empty. Wimberly library Boca Raton campus.

A passionate FAU student standing on a chair during a study group gathering in Wimberly Library on Boca Raton campus. East wing study area second floor immediately in front of the elevator.

Exterior photo of the seating area and sculpture outside of the Wimberly Library entrance. 1970-1990s Florida Atlantic University Libraries. S.E. Wimberly Library, Boca Raton Campus.

Beginnings of the Computer Lab Room 215. The two doors in the distance would become the Interlibrary Loan Department. 1970-1990s Florida Atlantic University Libraries. S.E. Wimberly Library, Boca Raton Campus.