The architect's original drawing that shows the north side (back) of the building

An aerial view of the library, looking south. In the background of the full image, you can see Humanities Hall, Hillwood Commons, the Tilles center, the theatre, and the old gymnasium.

Another aerial view, this time looking east. In the background of the full image, you can see Pell Hall, Roth Hall, Hoxie Hall, the bookstore, and the Quad residence halls: Nassau, Suffolk, Queens, and Kings.

This high, east-looking aerial view shows most of the campus and the surrounding countryside.

The campus road on the north side of the library.

The front of the library is visible behind the Theatre, Film, and Dance Building

The library originally had steps leading up to the entrance. The familiar terrace was added later.

A fisheye view of the library showing its original front steps.

The multi-leveled, handicapped accessible terrace in front of the library replaced the original steps.

The library in autumn.

The golden dome on the library's roof seen through the autumn leaves.

An autumn aerial view, looking south, and showing the library, gym, Tilles Center, Humanities Hall, Hillwood Commons, and Pell Hall.

The library seen from across the snow covered Great Lawn. The full image includes Kumble Hall and a bit of Humanities Hall.

The library in winter.

The library in winter.

The library in winter.

A front view emphasizing the marble columns and facade..

The columns on the north side of the building with a banner advertising the Hutchins Gallery on the library's lower floor.

A dramatic view of the library columns at night.