The building was designed by Ronald H. Thom (1968-1969), opened in fall 1969, and was renovated in 1993-1994 (architect, Sampson Baird) and 2017-2018. The Bata Library was named for Thomas J. Bata, “in recognition of Mr. Bata's generous gift to the Development Fund for the completion of the library project”; “internationally respected industrialist, generous benefactor, and dedicated member of the Board of Governors in the Challenging Pioneer Years of Trent University.”
To be used for records about the building, not the administrative unit.