Gerstein Science Information Centre
History
The Gerstein Science Information Centre is located at 9 Kings College Circle on the University of Toronto campus. The library originally existed as the main University of Toronto library, and maintained this status from 1892 to 1973. In 1973 the humanities and social sciences materials were moved to the then newly built Robarts Library, and the remaining collection was divided between the undergraduate Sigmund Samuel Library and the Science and Medicine Library. In 1997, the Science and Medicine Library was renamed the Gerstein Science Information Centre after a significant donation from a benefactor, the Frank Gerstein Charitable Foundation.
Renovation work
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The most recent renovations at Gerstein were similarly funded by the Frank Gerstein Charitable Foundation and the Bertrand Gerstein Family Foundation, and were completed in the fall of 2008. The Gerstein Reading Room, a spacious study area for students restored to its 1892 original state, was the end product of the renovations. The stunning ceiling architecture revealed by the renovation came as a surprise to Diamond and Schmitt Architects, who made their discovery while renewing the heritage wing of the Centre. The renovation also included the addition of group study rooms for students. The previous expansion of 2003, the Morrison Pavilion, provides students with modern study carrels equipped with power outlets and wired Ethernet connections and was possible due to a donation by University of Toronto alumni Russell and Katherine Morrison.
See also
References
- ^ "Collection overview". 2009. Archived from the original on 2010-07-15. Retrieved 2010-07-21.
- ^ "Our history". 2007. Archived from the original on 2012-07-07. Retrieved 2009-01-05.
- ^ "Hidden historic ceiling found in U of T reading room". CBC. October 28, 2008. Retrieved June 27, 2022.
- ^ "Hidden historic ceiling found in U of T reading room". CBC News. 2008. Retrieved 2009-01-07.
- ^ "Morrison Pavilion doubles study space at Gerstein Library". 2003. Archived from the original on 2007-12-07. Retrieved 2007-12-09.
External links
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