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McNairy Library and Learning Forum/Ganser Library, 1967-

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Identifier: Building Name 41

Scope and Contents

[b]The Francine G. McNairy Library and Learning Forum[/b] was originally known as [url=http://www.flickr.com/photos/55505347@N02/sets/72157629286816866/detail/][b]Ganser Library[/b][/url]. The college library, was formally [url=http://digital.klnpa.org/cdm4/document.php?CISOROOT=/mvssnap01&CISOPTR=52704&REC=1]announced[/url] in 1965 and officially opened with a [url=http://www.flickr.com/photos/55505347@N02/sets/72157629286891484/detail/]bookwalk[/url] in 1967. It was named for Helen A. Ganser (1911-1952), librarian and head of the Library Science Department. Also located in the building is the Esther Risser Whitely Room, a reading room for Special Collections, named for Esther Risser Whitely (1952-1972), reference librarian and the Doris Keller Hosler Classroom, named for Doris Keller Hosler (1968-1988) who began the bibliographical instruction program.  In 2011-2013 the library underwent a major renovation and in October 2013 was rededicated as the [b]Francine G. McNairy Library and Learning Forum[/b] with the tower being known as [b]Ganser Hall[/b].

Dates

  • Created: 1967-

Conditions Governing Access

The processing fee for photocopying or scanning requests is $10.00/request. There is no charge for Millersville University students, faculty, or staff.

Extent

From the Collection: 21 Linear Feet

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Creator

Repository Details

Part of the Millersville University Archives Repository

Contact:
9 North George Street
McNairy Library, PO BOX 1002
Millersville University
Millersville 17551-302 US
717-871-7134