Physics Library Dedication

1. On June 30, 1976, the Physics Library was officially opened and dedicated as the David G. Clark Memorial Physics Library. It was located upstairs on the 2nd floor of DeMeritt Hall. From left to right: Professor Jack Mulhern (Department Chair), Eugene Mills (University President) and Mrs. Clark Physics Library Dedication

2. President Mills and Mrs. Clark read the dedication plaque Physics Library Dedication

3. Study space, current periodicals and the staff desk Physics Library in DeMeritt Hall, Room 209B, August 1988

4. The main entrance to our original home in room 209 of the old DeMeritt Hall Physics Library, DeMeritt room 209B, August 1988

5. In August 1988 we moved out of Room 209 to give the Library ground-level access and more structural support in Room 19. In this photo, you can see a temporary enclosure built in. The CEPS graphic artist was housed in the Library at one point. Physics Library, DeMeritt room 209B, August 1988

6. Moving a library from one space to another is a lot of work. Here, much of the work to pack up the books is done. Physics Library, DeMeritt room 209B, August 1988

7. The final stages of moving out of room 209B – packed boxes and broken-down shelving Physics Library, DeMeritt room 209B, August 1988

8. Study space and bound periodicals in the rear of our second home Physics Library, DeMeritt room 19, March 1989

9. The circulation desk and stacks by the entrance in our second home, room 19 of the old DeMeritt Hall. Note the dangerous location of the column! Physics Library, DeMeritt room 19, March 1989

10. Study space and bound periodicals in our original home Physics Library, DeMeritt room 209B, August 1988

11. Study space, card catalog and David G. Clark portrait in our original home Physics Library, DeMeritt room 209B, August 1988

12. Reference and OPAC computer in our original home Physics Library, DeMeritt room 209B, August 1988

13. Study space, dictionary stand and stacks in our original home Physics Library, DeMeritt room 209B, August 1988

14. Moving into our second home, room 19 of the old DeMeritt Hall. Compact shelving (left) is introduced to the Physics Library. Physics Library, DeMeritt room 19, August 1988

15. Bound periodicals in our “home away from home” in the Chemistry Library basement in Parsons Hall. Physics Library Annex, Chemistry Library Basement, Parsons Hall, August 1988

16. Circulation desk, staff desk and reserve books in our second home. This space saw many reconfigurations over the years in an attempt to accommodate the small work space. Physics Library, DeMeritt room 19, March 1989

17. Study space and current periodicals in our original home Physics Library, DeMeritt room 209B, August 1988

18. 2008: The circulation desk in our new home, with separate staff office in the background. NEW Physics Library, DeMeritt Hall August 2008

19. The Bubble Chamber glass wall defines the new Physics Library as a unique and inviting space on campus. NEW Physics Library from hallway, DeMeritt Hall, August 2008

20. The addition of a conference room in the Physics Library affords our patrons with collaborative workspace along with access to technology NEW Physics Library, DeMeritt Hall, October 2008

21. Our beautiful new stacks are filled with light NEW Physics Library, DeMeritt Hall, August 2008

22. Much-needed group study space, public computing stations and current periodicals greet patrons entering the new Physics Library. (photo courtesy of Rob Wolff, Library Systems) NEW Physics Library, DeMeritt Hall, September 2008

23. The new Clark Physics Library circulation desk incorporates the need for an accessible book return and more work space. (photo courtesy of Rob Wolff, Library Systems) NEW Physics Library, DeMeritt Hall, September 2008

24. A low counter at the circulation desk gives us an accessible service point, plus more work space. NEW Physics Library, DeMeritt Hall, October 2008

25. David Gordon Clark was born on July 27, 1916 in Helena, Arkansas. In 1940 he earned a Master’s degree and transferred to Pennsylvania State College for doctoral studies. He completed his doctoral thesis and was awarded his Ph.D. in Physics in 1947. He served as the Chairman of the Department Library Committee since 1965, helping to select needed books, journals, and periodicals, supervising the ordering of these materials, and developing the “reading room” into an organized, serviceable library for the faculty and students. It is for his many contributions to this library and to the department that this room is dedicated in his honor. (from the original 1976 dedication pamphlet) Professor David G. Clark

26. The printer and copier alcove allows patrons a removed area to conduct their “noisier” business. NEW Physics Library, DeMeritt Hall, October 2008

27. Stylish lighting gives the new space a modern spin NEW Physics Library, DeMeritt Hall, August 2008

28. Display shelving with the bubble chamber backdrop draws patrons’ eyes to our most recently received current periodicals. NEW Physics Library, DeMeritt Hall, August 2008

29. Study carrels, stacks… and plenty of light NEW Physics Library, DeMeritt Hall, August 2008

30. Inside a much-needed staff office NEW Physics Library, DeMeritt Hall, August 2008

31. Our new space was to incorporate more study space, more staff work space and a conference room for collaborative work. An early Physics Library plan from Architerra

32. Old DeMeritt Hall in the early stages of demolition DeMeritt Hall, June 2007

33. Public computing stations in room 19 of the old DeMeritt Hall Physics Library, room 19 DeMeritt Hall, 2006

34. A student studies in the old Physics Library. Physics Library, room 19 DeMeritt Hall, 2006

35. The circulation desk and cramped work space in our second home. Physics Library, room 19 DeMeritt Hall, May 2007

36. The current periodical display in our second home. Physics Library, room 19 DeMeritt Hall, 2006

37. Kelly Pilgrim working at the circulation desk of the old Physics Library in room 19 of the old DeMeritt Hall. Kelly Pilgrim, Physics Library Associate, 1997; in old DeMeritt Hall