Submitted by Tara LaLonde, GIS Specialist

The family of Professor Emeritus Wilbur Zelinsky (Department of Geography) has donated many of his maps and books to the University Libraries. Many of his books (over 400) will be offered to interested takers. These books will be available on November 19, 2014, at the GIS networking reception from 4-5 p.m., in 208 Paterno Library. These books span many geography topics from culture, physical geography, urban studies and more. Zelinsky had a profound impact on Penn State’s Geography Department, as he was head of the department form 1970-1976. More information on his many contributions and his scholarship in the field of geography can be found on the Department of Geography’s website.