Addlestone Library Quick Facts
Welcome to the Marlene and Nathan Addlestone Library. The facilities in this building include the main College of Charleston Library, Center for Student Learning, Computer Lab, Café, and Garden.
| Cost of the Building |
$30 Million |
| Site |
Previously Bishop England (now on Daniel Island) |
| Size of Building |
140,000 sq. feet - roughly the size of 3 football fields |
| Book Capacity |
1 million volumes |
| Seating |
1,400 seats |
| Group Study Rooms |
16 |
| Classrooms/Meeting Rooms |
4 |
| Computers |
260 |
| Garden (Rivers Green) |
Contains tables and chairs - same size as Cistern |
| Bell Tower |
Donated by Pi Kappa Phi fraternity celebrating their 100th year |
| Floors |
Cork, terrazzo and carpet |
| Leather Chairs |
Hickory Leather |
| Wireless |
Inside and outside building |
| Compact Shelving |
25% of the collection |
| Java City Café |
Managed by campus food service |
| Cable |
326,000 feet of cable - about 61 miles |
| Outlets |
Approximately 1,752 voice and data outlets |
