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1910- the Andrew Carnegie Library was the college's first library building. A gift of Mr. Carnegie, it was on the southeast corner of the main quad. That building was demolished in 1986, having served first as library then as a student center ("the Hub") after the new library was constructed.

1935- In May, 1935, the college Board of Trustees authorized construction of a new library.
1936- The new library openedin the fall of 1936. Still called the Carnegie Library, it consisted of 4 main floors, a grand reading room, and an attached "stack tower" of 7 floors.
1951- The library was renamed for James Ross McCain, on the occasion of his retirement as the 2nd President of the College. [ SOURCE ]