In 1939, an anonymous contribution permitted work to begin on a new library building, and originally the Gumburg Library building was constructed as a printing plant before it was redesigned for its new purpose and opened for service as the Duquesne University Library in 1978.
In 1939, an anonymous contribution permitted work to begin on a new library building, in order to house the university's growing collection: that structure was given to the School of Law upon the completion of the current library. The Gumburg Library building was originally constructed as a printing plant, and saw use as a garage before it was redesigned for its new purpose and opened for service as the Duquesne University Library in 1978. 
