Claim: In 1939, began on a new library building and originally the Gumburg Library building was constructed as a printing plant before it was redesigned for its new purpose and opened for service as the Duquesne University Library in 1978, and today it is called Gumberg Library and home to a variety of audiovisual materials.
Evidence: In 1939, an anonymous contribution permitted work to begin on a new library building, in order to house the university's growing collection: that structure was given to the School of Law upon the completion of the current library. The Gumburg Library building was originally constructed as a printing plant, and saw use as a garage before it was redesigned for its new purpose and opened for service as the Duquesne University Library in 1978. Today, the Gumberg Library is home to approximately 750,000 volumes, over 116,000 journal subscriptions (both print and electronic), over 200 research databases, and a variety of audiovisual materials.