Head librarian Donald 0. Rod was becoming quite aware that the space in the library was inadequate for the growing collections and the increased student population. In 1962, he was quoted as saying, "For the last two years we have been working on the problem of insufficient facilities of our library. Approximately 3,000 student entered our library Monday, indicating the pressing need for new and expanded facilities." 2 Thus began the process of building a new library.
Unfortunately, not much exists about the renovation for Seerley in 1965. It was decided that the old library would bear the name of the man who fought so hard for its construction. This honor was rightfully given to President Seerley. The old library would be renamed Seerley Hall. He was the one focused on building the best teacher's college in the nation. This was the building that began the physical expansion he had envisioned.
After being named Seerley Hall the building served as a classroom and office building. Turning the library into a classroom building was the focus of the renovation in 1965. The fire that consumed Old Central was another event that affected the transition. With the loss of the classroom space, it was determined that the Reading Room would be divided into two lecture halls. The Business Administration program would be the occupant of the building. The Business Department was a somewhat "quick fix" in its set up of the building. The plans were not thought out very well. Offices were dissimilar in size and the furniture and carpeting were of differing types.3
