Library
The Darling Marine Center Louise Dean Library is located on the upper campus, tucked away by the edge of the woods. There is a small conference space with AV equipment, which can be rented out to visiting groups. The main library space contains a collection of marine science related texts, as well as shared computers and sunlit study spaces surrounded by plants. There is a newly built back porch with a picnic table for a quiet outdoor space to host a meeting, eat lunch, or study.
History
“The Louise Dean Library began as four shelves of books in the canning closet of Mr. Darling’s farmhouse in 1966. The library now holds over 10,000 marine science books and 8,000 bound periodical books. It houses hundreds of print serials, many of which are unique state holdings that are not available electronically. The library has five work station computers… providing access to thousands of current UM electronic science journal subscriptions.”
-Randy Lackovic, “Darling Marine Center Library History” (2011)
