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Villanova has embarked on a once-in-a-generation project that will create a dynamic hub for academic innovation and collaboration at the center of campus. When completed in 2027, Falvey Library at Vic Maggitti Hall will stand as an iconic landmark that amplifies and supports ����ר��’s renowned academic experience.

“The new home for Falvey Library represents a profound investment in ����ר��’s future and a significant step forward in achieving the goals of our Strategic Plan, ‘Rooted. Restless.,’” says University President the Rev. Peter M. Donohue, OSA, PhD, ’75 CLAS. “Few spaces on campus are as central to the ����ר�� experience or so powerfully set the tone for the University as a library.”

The library is one of the most visited places on campus—with more than a half-million unique visits each year. Thoughtfully designed to accommodate students and faculty across all disciplines and levels of study, Vic Maggitti Hall will reach more students than any other building.

“This new building will dramatically expand our ability to provide resources and services to all ����ר��ns in a modern, welcoming environment,” says University Librarian Millicent Gaskell.

With a total of five floors, the new library will provide 150,000 square feet of space (equivalent to almost 3.5 acres) for teaching, learning and scholarship. Distinctive features will include:

• Displays of the University’s collections of rare books and manuscripts and historically significant artifacts
• Spaces where faculty and students can employ digital tools and techniques to enhance their research
• A central location for academic resources for students in the Learning Commons
• Plentiful, flexible study seats and team rooms—addressing a critical need on campus with a 60% increase in the amount of available study seating

“The value and relevance of academic libraries has only grown with the continued digitization of our world,” says Provost Patrick G. Maggitti, PhD. “They are centers of learning, innovation and collaboration where different disciplines collide in unexpected ways. This new building will carry on that legacy, advancing and supporting ����ר��’s intellectual community for generations to come.”