Now There are a number of physical limitations and deficiencies in Belk Library. The following photographs highlight some of the problematic areas. There is an ever-increasing demand for print and electronic library resources. Lines of students are often waiting to access this information.
Current wiring is already at full capacity.
To achieve that standard would require 1,200 additional seats. Enrollment at ASU has more than doubled since the library opened in 1968. Students and faculty cite the library as the number one ASU problem. The bound periodicals area shows how crowded these shelves are. This is after taking 5,000 volumes off the shelves.