The first floor of the library features the central integrated collection of books, periodicals and non-print materials; a curriculum wing housing elementary and secondary teaching materials with a classroom for the education department; a coffeeshop; and playback rooms, providing technology needed to use materials in the collection, such as microfilm readers and printers, VCRs, and CD players.

The first floor collection uses an electronic compact shelving system, where shelves open at the push of a button.