I made a special trip in my rental car to see this marvel. Yes, I confess, I am sucker for a new library. I was not disappointed.
What a cathedral of information. 5 stories high and large, it is one of the best wired and automated buildings I have ever seen.
Given that Las Vegas, is an entertainment capital, the University offers degrees and training in the Arts. A collection of the library's main purpose is to ensure the free flow of inquiry into subjects. The catalog reflects the need for information on theatrical , photography and fine arts research.
They have an excellent music library. I spent hours in the periodical section marveling at the pristine Billboard and Variety magazines. The subscription for those mags are expensive so it is rare I get to thumb through them. I love charts.
I was impressed with the business and gaming industry holdings.
In the "New Book" section alone I wrote down 5 titles to see if they are in California. I love money and statistics.
After I made friends with the on duty reference librarian. I picked her brain on the information seeking needs of the students and patrons.
I also was curious to hear what the Library and Information Science program is like in Nevada. No Ph.d program for moi!
There is no public access for the Internet, that was the only negative. I will go back next time I am there.