The library in 1964 was one of the most modern buildings on campus. In less than ten years, it would see another significant change. Notice the prominent "Library" sign.

FSC students fought in Vietnam in 1969 as the fashionable staff worked to get all the new books ready for the shelf. Avocado and orange were the colors of choice.

1973 brought a significant change to the library. Half of the building was reconstructed to support two auditoriums and a television studio. When construction was completed, the lower floor of the library was designated as the Media Center.

The card cataloge in 1980 represented "information access" at its finest. It consisted of thousands of hand-typed thick stock paper cards arranged in wooden drawers with metal handles. All of the cards were sorted according to author, title, or subject.

In July 1980, the West Virginia Board of Regents designated the library at the main campus of Fairmont State College as the Ruth Ann Musick Library in honor of Ruth Ann Musick, late Professor of English. Dr. Musick came to Fairmont State in 1946 and served until her retirement in 1967. She was a noted West Virginia folklorist and is best remembered for the following collections of folk tales: The Telltale Lilac Bush (1965), Green Hills of Magic (1970), and Coffin Hollow (1977).

Today, Fairmont State students, staff, and faculty can access the library from home. 50,000 e-books, 150 databases containing millions of articles, and virtual reference by online chat support the educational process. Remodeled in 2006, the library now includes a computer lab adjoining coffee bar, groups study rooms, and a state-of-the-art online catalog that shared with all Marion County public and school libraries. The Libraries of Fairmont State University… we’re are here to serve you.