Standing tall and stately in the heart of the OSU campus, the Edmon Low Library is one of the top 100 academic research libraries in the U.S. Its elegant Williamsburg Georgian style, recessed ornate arches at the southern entrance, and 182-foot tower, quickly became the focal point for campus pride. The library was one of the five largest open stack (direct access to books) libraries in the world at the time it opened. It currently has more than two million volumes, offers the latest technology and a comfortable studying environment. Named in honor of progressive librarian Edmon Low in 1977, the library remains at the center of academic activity at OSU.