Coinciding with the 83rd anniversary of NC State's founding, the North Tower was dedicated on October 3, 1972. Previously, the library had had closed bookstacks, which were opened to all students following the construction of the new addition. In 1973, library holdings passed 600,000 volumes, and N.C. State became a charter member of the Southeastern Library Network (SOLINET), now LYRASIS.
This event occurred in conjunction with NC State's 83rd founding anniversary, marking the dedication of the North Tower on October 3, 1972. Previously, the library had restricted access to its collections, which were then opened to all students following the construction of a new building addition. In 1973, the library's holdings reached 600,000 volumes, and N.C. State became a charter member of the Southeastern Library Network (SOLINET), now LYRASIS.