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The shelves in the lower level of the newly constructed library being stocked with scores. Finally the collection, previously split between the old library space on the third floor, and items stored at Robart's Library will be brought together.

The stacks that were in the third floor library space, at the Edward Johnson Building, being packed up and made ready to move to their new home in the lower levels of the building

One of the card catalogues used to provide access and control to the libraries collection being moved to its new location during the transition to the new library space on the lower levels

Opening reception for the new library constructed in the 1990's on the lower two levels of the Edward Johnson Building. Staff and Faculty members of the Faculty of Music survey the new space.

This picture shows the process of construction on the new library constructed in the 1990's.

A view of the construction of the Library from Philosophers walk.

Mrs George Drew, née Fiorenza Johnson, symbolically taps stone into place during construction of the Edward Johnson Building in the early 1960's

Picture taken from a faculty brochure produced shortly after the construction of the Edward Johnson Building, highlighting the amenities of the new space.

Taken from a brochure produced in the 1990's by the Faculty of Music. These pages highlight the resources of the library

Taken from a brochure produced in the 1990's by the Faculty of Music. These pages highlight the resources of the library

Taken from an article in "Canadian Architect" published in 1964 describing the newly constructed Edward Johnson Building. This view is from the lobby up to where the library was originally housed in the building

The score by Handel became the first item in our Rare Book Room. This original publication from 1800 is published by Breitkopf & Hoertel

The card catalogue used to find books and scores in the library. All items where described by title, author/composer and subjects. Cards where made for each entry needed for each item and sorted in the card catalogue alphabetically.

Students in the 1960's using the listening room in the 3rd floor library of the Edward Johnson Building

A view of the first rare book room for the Music Library. This was on the third floor of the Edward Johnson Building

A view of the shelves and items at the old library on the third floor of the Edward Johnson Building

A student studying in the study area of the old third floor library in the Edward Johnson Building

A view from philosophers walk of the outside of the library at the Edward Johnson Building