Happy Birthday to Clark Library – three times over!!!
- For the 65 years since the dedication of the first library building on November 30, 1958
- For the 45 years since the library burst open and doubled in 1978 (dedicated on January 27, 1979)
- For the 10 years since the blessing and dedication of the remodeled, renovated, and reimagined Clark Library on September 27, 2013
As the library building has changed in size and shape over the years, so too, have Clark Library’s services and collections, ever evolving and changing to meet the needs of students, faculty and staff, on campus and beyond, both physically and virtually. A library with endless boundaries; always welcome and open to all who seek, learn, and discover.
Slideshow of the library over the years
Cover of the Library Dedication Booklet, 1958 
Reference Reading Room, 1958 
Library Microfilm Room, 1958 
Card Catalog, 1963 
Library with new addition, 1979 
Reference Addition, 1979 
Library Exterior, 1980s 
Library reference room and computer stations, 2008 
Study tables, 2008 
Clark Library, 2018 
Clark Library, overview of the main level, 2013 
Clark Library Lower Level, 2013 
Clark Library Main Level Study Tables, 2013 
Clark Library Fireplace Area, 2013
Related posts about the Library
Brother David Martin, CSC., Library Director, 1928-1966
Rev. Joseph Browne, CSC, Library Director, 1966-1970; 1976-1994
In 1969 the Catholic Church came out in support of the United Farm Workers efforts to unionize for a living wage and safety protections. As ASUP President, I was trying to lead students to stand with the UFW. Fr Nick Ayo even picketed with us in front of Safeway.
Unfortunately Fr Browne was not as enthusiastic. He sponsored a “ladies tea” one day in the library. I was shocked to find a huge display of table grapes on display for the event. I promptly gathered my UFW pins and brochures and placed them strategically around the display, along with “Boycott Grapes” bumper stickers. Fr Browne was furious and chased me out of the library!
My most exciting library experience during my years at UP!!!