Photo credit: Amy Miller

By Sarah Bacon 

University Libraries celebrated the Day of Philanthropy on November 15, 2017, at Pattee Library and Paterno Library and the Earth and Mineral Sciences Library by talking to students about the significant impact philanthropy and private giving has had at the Libraries, and on them. Library volunteers also talked about upcoming participation in Giving Tuesday on November 28, where all money raised will support the Textbook and Educational Resources Fund (http://cfund.us/com).

The students were more than happy to say thank you to library donors and share what they appreciate most. During the four-hour Day of Philanthropy event, 287 unique, thoughtful, and inspiring comments and testimonials were collected. Here is a small sampling of what students had to say about the Libraries.

“Group study spaces allow me to grow and learn with my peers. That’s one of the greatest gifts of all! Thank you! Without the technology available to us, I wouldn’t be in the same position I am today.”

“Penn State has what we need before we know we need it. TY!”

“Amazing selection of materials! I actually was able to get the only copy of a
dissertation from Germany through ILLIAD that I needed for my research!”

“I come to the library every day, all of my 4 years here! I am so thankful!”

“I’ve never met a nicer and more helpful staff. Thank you!”

“Textbook reserves and laptop rental saved my life on many occasions!”

“Group study spaces are what got me through the hardest semester of college. It has been a very convenient and helpful study space. Thank you for giving me a second home!”

“Thank you for opening our minds to knowledge and innovation to prosper in this 21st century!”

For more information or for ways to support Penn State students through the
University Libraries, please contact University Libraries Development at
814-865-2258, sac210@psu.edu.