University Libraries Virtual Tour
Paterno Welcome Desk
There are three main entrances to the Libraries. The Paterno entrance is also referred to as the Curtin Road
entrance. This entrance has three sets of doors, with the center set equipped with automatic openers. There is a welcome
desk at each entrance. The desks are staffed during operating hours of the Libraries. Staff at these desks are available to
help you orient within the library and to assist you through the magnetic security system.
On the Paterno Patio there are bricks embedded in the paving. You may personalize your own brick with a gift to the
Libraries’ fund in the amount of $2500. The bricks’ messages vary widely from the names of donors to unique phrases - one
of the bricks reads, "Stop reading the bricks and go study!" To learn more about this project, go to
http://www.libraries.psu.edu/development/bricks.html.