From 1923 to 1948, it was housed in the Art Block of the Central Technical College in George Street, next to the university.

In late 1948, the library moved to the new St Lucia campus, residing in the Duhig Building.

The early building in George Street was riddled with white ants and borers,[4] and later lack of space.

[3] After the move to St Lucia, the Duhig building was expanded in 1964, and smaller libraries sprang up to support Department needs.

[5] In 1974, the Duhig building had exceeded its capacity and hence the Central Library was built, under the direction of then University Librarian, Derek Fielding.