You are cordially invited to attend our exclusive, behind-the-scenes Library tours. Each tour falls on a Friday of a home football game. Come see for yourself how the University Libraries has preserved its rich legacy through ever-changing physical and technological landscapes to ensure the needs of students, scholars, and the community are met. Reservations are requested as space is limited. Reserve your spot today – sac210@psu.edu | 814.863.7718.
Friday, September 28 (Ohio State)
High Touch and High Tech with 3D Printed Gift*
330p: Meet at the Welcome Desk of Paterno Library (Curtin Rd entrance)
330-4p: Library Pride (Megan Gilpin) tour with focus on Search Bar and its high touch services
4-5p: Media & Maker Commons (high tech) tours end with each guest getting their 3D printed item
Tour Guides: Media Commons Staff
Friday, October 12 (Michigan State)
Hands-On in Preservation, Conservation, and Digitization*
330p: Meet at the Welcome Desk of Paterno Library (Curtin Rd entrance)
330-4p: Library Pride (Heather Ross) general tour highlighting specific areas
4-5p: Enjoy a tour through PCD with stops and brief demonstrations at different areas. Then learn how to sew a book (or some other PCD activity). Some guest participation.
Tour Guides: Sue Kellerman and PCD Staff
Friday, November 9 (Wisconsin)
Donald W. Hamer Center for Maps & Geospatial Information – A Walk through the Past & into the Future*
330p: Meet at the Welcome Desk of Paterno Library (Curtin Rd entrance)
330-400p: Library Pride (Denise Conklin) general tour highlighting specific areas
4-5p: Donald W. Hamer Center for Maps & Geospatial Information – hands on exhibits, interactive presentations incl. Sanborn Fire Insurance maps
Tour Guides: Heather Ross and Tara LaLonde
* Please contact Sarah Bacon at sac210@psu.edu or 814.863.7718 to book your tour(s).