Physics Library Dedication

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

President Mills and Mrs. Clark read the dedication plaque

Physics Library in DeMeritt Hall, Room 209B, August 1988

Study space, current periodicals and the

staff desk

Physics Library, DeMeritt room 209B, August 1988

The main entrance to our original home in room 209 of the old

DeMeritt Hall

Physics Library, DeMeritt room 209B, August 1988

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

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

The final stages of moving out of room

209B – packed boxes and broken-down

shelving

Physics Library, DeMeritt room 19, March 1989

Study space and bound periodicals in

the rear of our second home

Physics Library, DeMeritt room 19, March 1989

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 209B, August 1988

Study space and bound periodicals in

our original home

Physics Library, DeMeritt room 209B, August 1988

Study space, card catalog and David G. Clark portrait in our

original home

Physics Library, DeMeritt room 209B, August 1988

Reference and OPAC computer in our original home

Physics Library, DeMeritt room 209B, August 1988

Study space, dictionary stand and stacks in our original

home

Physics Library, DeMeritt room 19, August 1988

Moving into our second home, room

19 of the old DeMeritt Hall.

Compact shelving (left) is introduced to the Physics Library.

Physics Library Annex, Chemistry Library Basement,

Parsons Hall, August 1988

Bound periodicals in our “home away from

home” in the Chemistry Library

basement in Parsons Hall.

Physics Library, DeMeritt room 19, March 1989

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 209B, August 1988

Study space and current periodicals in

our original home

NEW Physics Library, DeMeritt Hall August 2008

2008: The circulation desk in

our new home, with separate staff office in the background.

NEW Physics Library from hallway, DeMeritt Hall, August 2008

The Bubble Chamber glass wall defines the new Physics Library

as a unique and inviting space on

campus.

NEW Physics Library, DeMeritt Hall, October 2008

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, August 2008

Our beautiful new stacks are filled with

light

NEW Physics Library, DeMeritt Hall, September 2008

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

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, October 2008

A low counter at the circulation desk gives us an accessible service point, plus more work space.

Professor David G. Clark

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)

NEW Physics Library, DeMeritt Hall, October 2008

The printer and copier alcove allows patrons a removed area to conduct their “noisier” business.

NEW Physics Library, DeMeritt Hall, August 2008

Stylish lighting gives the new space a

modern spin

NEW Physics Library, DeMeritt Hall, August 2008

Display shelving with the bubble chamber

backdrop draws patrons’ eyes to our

most recently received current

periodicals.

NEW Physics Library, DeMeritt Hall, August 2008

Study carrels, stacks… and plenty

of light

NEW Physics Library, DeMeritt Hall, August 2008

Inside a much-needed staff office

An early Physics Library plan from Architerra

Our new space was to incorporate more study space, more staff work space and a conference room for collaborative work.

DeMeritt Hall, June 2007

Old DeMeritt Hall in the early stages of demolition

Physics Library, room 19 DeMeritt Hall, 2006

Public computing stations in room 19 of the old DeMeritt Hall

Physics Library, room 19 DeMeritt Hall, 2006

A student studies in the old Physics Library.

Physics Library, room 19 DeMeritt Hall, May 2007

The circulation desk and cramped work space in our second home.

Physics Library, room 19 DeMeritt Hall, 2006

The current periodical display in our second home.

Kelly Pilgrim, Physics Library Associate, 1997; in old DeMeritt Hall

Kelly Pilgrim working at the circulation desk of the old Physics Library in room 19 of the old DeMeritt Hall.