Join us for an engaging program at the E.B. and Bertha C. Ball Center honoring the remarkable women whose dedication and expertise have shaped Bracken Library over the past 50 years.
The Women of Bracken Library: Celebrating 50 Years of Women at Ball State University Libraries
Tuesday, September 2, 6 p.m.
Held at the E.B. and Bertha C. Ball Center
No Charge—RSVP required by emailing ebball@bsu.edu
When Bracken Library opened on September 9, 1975, the move of thousands of books, periodicals, and microfilm from the library in North Quad was organized by Phyllis Harland, head of the Division of General Collections for Ball State University Libraries.
In its 50-year history, scores of other notable women have worked behind the scenes to make Bracken Library the research and learning center of campus. This program will highlight stories of some of its librarians, archivists, catalogers, and other staff and some of the unique collections and resources they curated and preserved.
Presenter: Melissa Gentry, Supervisor, Map Collection, Ball State University Libraries