In time, the library outgrew its quarters in Binns-Merrill Hall; and moved into the newly constructed Harder Hall in 1973. At that time the collections were renamed
The Scholes Library of Ceramics

In addition to badly needed space to house the growing collection, four floors in Harder Hall provided more flexible arrangements of study areas, audio-visual resources, and a rare books room.

In the late 70’s, the college’s growing collection of valuable slides and visual media was moved to the library in Harder Hall to be cataloged and cared for by a professional curator.

During this time Scholes Library began moving forward into the new electronic information environment.
The library was now able to access online library collections and databases.