In March 2002, the Buildings and Grounds Committee of the William Marsh Rice University Board of Trustees approved the construction of a permanent off-site library service center.

Carlos Jimenez was selected to provide master planning consulting services and design services for the project. Kendall/Heaton served as project architect and SpawMaxwell as general contractor the the library service center.

A broad cross section of library and university staff were involved in planning for implementation of the facility.

Construction of the facility began in February 2003 and was completed in March 2004.

Additional background to
Library Service Center:
News From Fondren, Spring 2003,
pp. 1-3[PDF]
News From Fondren, Fall 2003,
pp.1-2[PDF]
News From Fondren, Spring 2004,
pp.4-6 - LSC staff profiles [PDF]

"Wouldn't You Love to Live or Work Here?" Houston Chronicle, 22 Aug 2004, Zest section, page 8
2007 AIA Houston Design Awards, Honor Award. March 9, 2007 - Carlos Jimenez Studios, Library Service Center, Rice University