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Ciletti Special Collections

History

The history of our library collection is one of dramatic change. From its humble beginnings in the Bunker Hill Building, to its present location within Ciletti Library, the library collection has developed to meet the needs of faculty and students alike.

1939 - 1948Bunker Hill Building
1948 - 1967Mahantongo St. Building
1968 - 1979Main Floor of Classroom Building
1979 - 1994Lower Level of Classroom Building
1994 to presentCiletti Memorial Library


Bunker Hill Building
1939     Mrs. Florence Johnson served as librarian during this time.Adult Education Class in the Bunker Hill Building.
1948     Traveling Art Exhibit displayed at the library

1948     Record albums added to the library. Albums are available for SUC students to rent at 10 cents/copy.                          



Mahantongo St. Building 
1948     Library moved to Mahantongo Street Building in October of 1948. When students were asked how they liked the new building, one commented: "At least we don't have to study in the boiler room. The library is very cozy and quiet, and I feel I'm really accomplishing some proper studying."
1949     Mrs. J. DeNicola appointed college librarian and instructor in English composition.Library Patrons at Mahantango St., Oct. 1958
1959     Helen "Miss D" Devendorf appointed as college librarian.
1960     A Library Club was started at the Penn State Center.                                                    


Main Floor of Classroom Building 
1968     Mr. Joseph Costa is appointed librarian. He serves until 1982.
1968     Telefacsimile devices linked nearly all the Pennsylvania State University Commonwealth Campus Libraries with Pattee Library at University Park. This network is the first in the country considered to be completely successful.Patron at C building library
1974     Tapestry depicting the campus made by Mrs. Marian Beil and presented to the campus as a gift from the sophomore class. The tapestry currently hangs in the Reading Room of Ciletti Library.


Lower Level of Classroom Building 
1979     Edward G. Fox donated his collection of Pennsylvania German books to the campus, thus creating the library's special collections. Schuylkill library moved from the Classroom building's main floor to its lower level.
1983     Michael Wescott Loder appointed as campus librarian. Library begins to provide audio-visual services.
1987     Conrad Richter books and memorabilia donated to the library by his daughter, Harvena Richter.
1991     New Library site is dedicated during the summer. Library in lower level of C Building


Ciletti Memorial Library 
1993     "Necho Allen Discovering Coal," a mural by George Benjamin Luks was restored. The mural currently hangs in the Reading Room.Necho Allen Discovering Coal
1994     Library collection is moved from the Classroom Building to its new location by students, staff, and faculty.

1995     The library is officially dedicated to the memory of Fred Ciletti.

1999     Meredith Ayers appointed as reference librarian.

2003     Amy Deuink appointed as reference librarian in August. In 2007, Amy accepted a reference position at Penn State Altoona's Robert E. Eiche Library.

2008     Matthew Wayman appointed as head librarian, and Jason Reuscher appointed as reference librarian. A browsing and leisure reading collection is added to the library.

2009    The library television studio and production room is converted into a library instruction lab.

 

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