The AUS Library opened the doors to its new location in January 2006 after a 20 month long construction project. The following pictures highlight this building process from ground breaking to opening day.
If you have any questions regarding the building process please contact the University Librarian Kathy Ray.
Before & Ground Breaking
The library's location behind the AUS main building prior to construction.
Ground broke on this project in mid
December, 2003.
Construction
April, 2004: Working on foundation and underground levels.
September, 2004: With the ground
floor in
place, work begins on the first floor.
December, 2004: The second, and final floor has been added.
December, 2004: A look at the
progress on the inside of the building.
April, 2005
June, 2005
July, 2005: The exterior detail
work nears completion.
December 2005. Ground floor interior is in
the last phases before completion.
December 2005. First floor interior is
complete.
Opening Day
While the library had been open to students since January, the official Grand Opening took place
May 31, 2006.
In this photo His Highness Dr. Sheikh Sultan
Bin Mohammed Al Qassimi, Member of Supreme
Council and Ruler of Sharjah, officially opens
the library in a ribbon cutting ceremony. Accompanying His Highness are then University Librarian, Lorin Ritchie, and AUS Chancellor,
Dr. Winfred L. Thompson.
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