The Ross Pendergraft Library & Technology Center at Arkansas Tech University opened in June of 1999 with the official dedication taking place in October. Planning for the new facility began in 1997 with a $12.4 million gift for the project from the Donald W. Reynolds Foundation of Tulsa in honor of Ross Pendergraft, class of 1948.

A ground breaking ceremony was held in April 1997. The previous library facility had been constructed in 1936 and remodeled in 1966 when enrollment was 2,202 students (Arkansas Democrat-Gazette, 1997).

The new building was designed by AMR Architects Inc. of Little Rock. It is 91,000 square feet with 27,000 sq. ft. of usable space on each of the three floors. The facility houses the library, Music Lab, Technology Center, Campus Support Center, a board room, and various offices.

See more photographic memories of the current library building starting in 1997.

Students may use their Student ID to print and photocopy in the Library. Photocopies and regular computer prints cost $0.10 each, color prints cost $0.30 each. There is a color printer on the first floor and one on the third floor. Each student starts a new semester with $20.00 credited on their accounts for printing/copying purposes. Once the "print" money is used, one can add money to one's account using the PHIL station located at the South end of the Circulation Desk. If needed, ask for assistance at the Circulation Desk. The PHIL station accepts $1, $5, $10, $20, $50 and $100 bills.

If a student has "Wonderbucks" on his/her account, that money can be used to print or photocopy only if the account has no other resources.

Courtesy Patrons can photocopy or print using their Library Card. They must add money to their library card using the PHIL station.

Mobility Print allows Students, Faculty, and Staff to print documents to networked printers from their personal devices. Devices must be connected to ATU-Wireless in order to take advantage of Mobility Print. Print jobs summited through Mobility Print can be released from any print release station in the Ross Pendergraft Library and Technology Center. How to connect to Mobility Print?

The Office of Information Systems constantly updates and upgrades all computer labs accross the campus. The library is the biggest computer lab. Discover the available technology in the library.

In an effort to meet all needs from a varied population of users, the Ross Pendergraft Library & Technology Center has established some policies regarding noise levels, food and drinks, and posters and handouts.