There were higher fines for reserve books, just as there are today. Library was open 8-5:30 Monday through Saturday, and during the week it reopened in the evening from 7-9. Some things were similar to today - loud conversation was discouraged, and consultation with librarians was encouraged. One difference - back then there was a rule stating "Students may not bring bottles of ink into the library." The students were quite pleased with the new building - no more scrambling for seats in an overcrowded room or enduring cooking smells coming from the kitchen.