Facilities in the Arts and Humanities Library
Gray and O'Toole Family Reference Foyer, W 202 Pattee Library
Home to the main reference service desk, the ready reference collection, and several LIAS terminals, and staffed during all regular library hours.
Jean D. Kerr Reading Room, W 206 Pattee Library
Location of many high-use print and electronic indexes, and other frequently used reference sources.
Paterno Family Humanities Reading Room, W 201 Pattee Library
A traditional library reading room with comfortable lounge seating as well as large work tables, this room is also wired to the campus network for laptop computer use. For information on getting online in the Paterno Family Humanities Reading Room, click here.
Walter and Doris Goldstein Music and Media Center, 211 Pattee Library
The Music and Media Center houses sound and video recordings, musical scores, and books with limited circulation. For a complete description of the Music and Media Center's resources and services, click here
Edward and Judith Anchel Music Seminar Room, W 325 Pattee Library
Contact Gwen Catchen at 863-1402, or by email at gxc6@psu.edu , for information about scheduling this room.
Fine Prints Room, W 317 Pattee Library
Located in W 317 Pattee Library. For information or assistance, contact Henry Pisciotta, arts and architecture librarian, at 865-6778, or by email at hap10@psu.edu.
Instruction Room, W 315 Pattee Library
Featuring eighteen workstations and computer projection capabilities, this room is available for library instruction. To schedule an instruction session, contact the library's subject specialist in your discipline.
Video Viewing Room, W214 Pattee Library
With videotape, laser disk and DVD capabilities, small groups can screen videos in this room, which seats approximately 17. Use of the room can be scheduled in advance by contacting the Music and Media Center at 865-3616. The room is available on a first-come, first-served basis, when not previously scheduled.
Photographic Reproduction Room, W 212 Pattee Library
This room is equipped with a copy photography stand. This equipment includes an adjustable camera stand designed for shooting from books, two adjustable lamps, and a standard gray card for light metering. The light bulbs are 3200K rated, which provides consistent light for color photography. People wanting to use this room need to bring their own camera and film and need to know how to use the above equipment. Contact the Music and Media Center Service Desk, W211 Pattee, to unlock this room. Staff at the Music and Media Center desk are not trained in the use of the equipment in this room.
Other amenities
Comfortable study carrels and lounge seating are available throughout the library. Photocopy machines are located throughout the library; ask at a service desk for locations.