Assistant Professor and University Archivist
Ingram Library, Special Collections
Press Release from Shanee’ Yvette Murrain Assistant Professor and University Archivist
Ingram Library, Special Collections
For many UWG students, their fondest memories include Ingram Library. From using group study rooms during final exam week, searching the stacks for a recommend class text with a Starbucks latte in hand, to stumbling into new friendships at the circulation desk, Ingram Library has served as the social and academic hub for students, professors, and the community for half a century.
Artifacts detailing the history of the Irvine S. Ingram Library will be exhibited in the Thomas B. Murphy Reading Room January-May 2018.
Ingram Library’s 50th Anniversary and Penelope Melson Society features photographs, blueprints, correspondence and library technology demonstrating how Ingram library has grown since its’ humble beginnings in Sanford Hall and has remained a crucial resource for researchers at UWG.
Themes highlighted in the exhibit include the building’s history, development and adaptation to technology, key personalities on the library’s staff over the years, and the library as a social and academic hub for students, professors, and the community.
The exhibit was co-curated by Shanee’ Yvette Murrain, University Archivist, Catherine Hendricks, Processing Archivist, Laurel Durham, Special Collections Graduate Research Assistant and First Year Student, Brittany Mott.
The 50 Years of Ingram Library Celebration will take place on Wednesday, April 18th, the same day as Spring Fling!
Our anniversary celebration will kick off Spring Fling from 2:30-4:30 p.m. in the Thomas Murphy Reading Room and Academic Quad area.
Speakers representing a different decade will share reflections of how Ingram Library impacted their time at and relationship with UWG as a student, family member, and/or professional in the community, and why they support Ingram Library for the next generation of UWG students.
Speak public parking and refreshments will be provided. For further information, contact Shanee’ Yvette Murrain [email protected] (678) 839-5350
