The Academic Information Resource Center would connect to the south of the existing Library and provide an ideal setting for the use of information technology. It would contain at least 850 computer stations. It also would consolidate the office and technical support space for computing, communications and media services. The final portion of the bond would provide additional telecommunications infrastructure support to existing buildings on campus. 1A is the largest education bond in state history.
Supporters say the bond is badly needed.
Opponents question whether the state can afford to take on the debt. The opposition can be reached at 448-9321.