Fine Arts Library: Before and After

Since 1979 the Fine Arts Library has served as the source for information on music, the visual arts, theatre and dance for the University of Texas and local communities. It now has a new look and is providing new services thanks to a collaborative initiative between the University of Texas Libraries and the College of Fine Arts.

The transformation of the main level began a year ago with an assessment of the needs of the Library’s users. According to Laura Schwartz, Fine Arts Head Librarian, the renovation, the first in 26 years, is just Phase I, "We are engaged in an ongoing dialogue with our users about what they want and need. The Fine Arts Library is all about learning and creating and growing – we provide the tools to make those things happen."

Located in the Doty Fine Arts Building across 23rd Street from the D.K. Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium, the renovated Fine Arts Library’s main level is conceived as a collaborative learning and creative environment with moveable furniture, chairs with tablet arms for laptops, and an additional group study room. Elegant metro shades now filter the sun. The inspirational views of surrounding live oaks, Memorial Stadium and the Tower remain.

FAL Lobby -Before

FAL Lobby -After

Audio-Visual Stations - Before

Audio-Visual Stations - After

FAL Lobby - Before

FAL Lobby - After