Up until 1950, the collection had been largely technical, but expansion of the Humanities and Social Sciences as well as increased research created an intense demand on the library. The library had constantly been moved from building to building up until this point, never having had an actual home dedicated strictly for library usage.
Before 1950, the library's collection was primarily focused on technical subjects. However, as the Humanities and Social Sciences grew in importance and research increased, the library faced a significant demand that outstripped its existing facilities. The library had been moved around frequently without a permanent home for its operations.