The Candace and Patrick E. Malloy, III Diversity Studies Room grew out of the Libraries' African American Studies Room, which resided in Pattee Library prior to the library expansion project completed in 2000. As part of this extensive renovation of Pattee Library and creation of the new Paterno Library, the University Libraries envisioned a larger, more usable, and more centrally-located space dedicated to diversity studies. The scope of the room was broadened in the process to represent all areas of diversity . The first exhibit in new space opened in September 2000. The Malloy Diversity Studies Room offers study space and computer terminals for public use. Exhibits in the room usually feature materials from the Libraries' collections.
LOCATION:
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109 Pattee Library (first floor), University Park Campus
(accessible from the central gallery area and the West
lobby outside the Reserves area)
HOURS:
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The Diversity Studies Room is open during Pattee Library's
normal hours of operation. (See HOURS)
CURRENTLY
ON DISPLAY:
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VISUAL HISTORY OF AFRICAN AMERICAN BLUES, JAZZ, AND GOSPELJanuary 19 through March 14, 2003
An exhibit by Jerry Zolten, featuring selections from his extensive personal collection.
Zolten, a Penn State alumnus and an assistant professor of speech communications
and American studies at Penn State Altoona, is a passionate collector
of music memorabilia and records, including American roots music recorded
in the first half of the 20th century.
For information on Diversity Studies Room exhibits, contact:
Alyssa Mazow, exhibits coordinator
For information and questions about this website, contact:
Wilson Hutton, web coordinator
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Last updated 2/6/03
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