dedication daroii-Tbiljess Library" Mario, 1977 Edinboro State College Edinboro ,‘T*ennsylvania PRESIDENTIAL STATEMENT Dr. Chester T. McNerney, President, Edinboro State College It is stated frequently that the library is the heart of the college. If this statement is accepted, then it is time we make a valiant effort to give this vital organ an oppor tunity to function effectively and efficient lyThere are those who believe a library is a collection of books and the librarian is the protector of the collection. This is an unfortunate and inaccurate belief that must be repudiated. As suggested in the opening sentence, a library must be thought of as a living organism. When matched with the human mind, it opens to horizons unlimited. It brings information, stimulation, vitality and comfort to the in quiring and needy human. Within the library the patterns of the past may be examined in order that the present and future may be more meaning DR. CHESTER T. McNERNEY fully productive. Beauty in many forms and ageless in quality is available to all who will seek it. There is no loneliness there for the companions of one’s choice may be beckoned for communication at any time. A college library is a place for general education and special education. In both areas it provides for the needs of the very able and for those who are less fortunate. The librarian is not just the keeper of the collection nor is his function to serve exclusively as a tour guide. The librarian is a special type of teacher. With his guidance and assistance the student who so desires can acquire a most enviable education without visiting any other classroom or consulting with any other faculty member. It may not be wise to advocate this as a universal collegiate practice, but such an education can be acquired. At a time when so much of the world is waivering on the high wire like the acrobat who has lost his sense of balance the library gains in importance. The questions which all human beings must address to each other in order to maintain balanced relationships are obvious. The answers are sometimes obvious too, but for many reasons they are resisted. Surely the paths to the answers to such questions will unfold as they should if we will only accept the environment of the library and use its resources wisely. In so doing each of us in his own way can make a more splendid contribution to the creation of a fairer world for all. On this day of dedication, let us make this an objective of prime impor tance. JUSTINA BARON - MILDRED FORNESS Edinboro State College is proud to formally dedicate its new library in honor of Miss Justina Baron and Miss Mildred Forness, two former librari ans who were extremely instrumental in the growth and development of library resources at the College. MISS JUSTINA BARON began her professional affiliation with the College in 1925, when she served at the Erie Branch of the Edinboro State Teachers Library. She was then appointed assistant librarian and cataloger on the main campus and was later in charge of acquisitions until her retirement in 1965. In addition to her library duties, she taught courses in library methods and children’s literature, as well as extension courses in children’s literature and school law. While at Edinboro, Miss Baron served as executive secretary of the Edinboro chapter of MISS JUSTINA BARON AAUP, faculty member of Alpha Delta sorority and secretary of the Credit Union. She was involved in the planning and development of the College’s Hamilton Library. Miss Baron is a member of Delta Kappa Gamma society, Delta Zeta sorority. Alpha Beta Alpha, Heather Garden Club, Erie Color Slide Club and Presque Isle Audubon Society. An active board member of the Alumni Association and the Erie County Hospital Society, Miss Baron has served as treasurer of the Women’s Auxiliary of the Erie County Hospital and the program committee of the Erie County Retired Teachers Asso ciation. MISS MILDRED FORNESS came to Edinboro in 1922 and retired in 1969 after 45 years of service to the College. She served as assistant librarian for five years and then assumed the duties of head librarian for 35 years. In 1960, she organized the Library Science Department and became its chairperson in 1966. She was considered one of the top authorities in the country on children’s literature. A member of the American Library Association, the Pennsylvania Library Association, NEA and PSEA, Miss Forness served three terms as president of the Northwest District of the Pennsylvania Library Association. Among her professional and academic honors were memberships in Delta Kappa Gamma, Who’s Who in Library Science and Who’s Who of American Women. For 35 years. Miss Forness served as adviser to Alpha Delta Iota, was also a founder of Alpha Psi Omega dramatic fraternity and a co-founder of the Edinboro chapter of Alpha Beta Alpha. After her death in 1972, a loan to aid library science majors and minors was established in her memory and she is also honored through the Mildred Forness Award given annually to an outstanding graduate in the field of library science. MISS MILDRED FORNESS DEDICATION CEREMONIES Sunday, May 8, 1977 OPENING SESSION Lobby, Baron-Forness Library 3:00 P.M. ’ Authors’ Corner Displays of Faculty Publications Authors available for discussion 3:30- 4:30 P.M. Edinboro State College String Orchestra Clifford Cox,Director Soloists - W. Jones, Violin, C. Cox, Violin; C. Fisher, Viola Monday, May 9, 1977 LIBRARY SYMPOSIUM Theo Sabin Meyer Room - Baron-Forness Library 1:00- 3:30P.M. Address Reactor Panel LIFELONG LEARNING PATTERNS Patrick Penland University of Pittsburgh Edinboro State College Faculty: S. Weinstein, R. Beagle, C. Bobbie, V. Crowe, B. Grippe, N. Pannbacker, J. Spaulding Tuesday, May 10, 1977 LUNCHEON PROGRAM Van Houten Dining Hall Daniel McLaughlin, Presiding Alumni Association Board of Directors 12:00 P.M. Invocation Appreciation Address Benediction Reverend Leon F. Doleski Edinboro Newman Apostolate Chester T. McNerney President, Edinboro State College Caryl Kline Secretary of Education Pennsylvania Department of Education Reverend Leon F. Doleski FORMAL DEDICATION Baron-Forness Library Max Gabreski, Presiding President, Edinboro State College Board of Trustees 2:00 P.M. Processional Invocation GRAND MARCH FROM AIDA Verdi Brass Ensemble Ronald hyexXy, Director Rabbi Lewis C. Littman Anshe Hesed Temple Erie, Pennsylvania National Anthem Appreciation Statement of Dedication Concert Chorale and Brass Ensemble Gordon VXoodi,Director Chester T. McNerney President, Edinboro State College James B. Dronsfield Acting Vice President for Administration Greetings From the Student Body Arthur Guzzetti President, Student Government Assn. Robert Beagle Chairman, Library Committee Daniel McLaughlin Board Director James E. McKinley Vice President, Academic A /fairs From the Faculty From the Alumni From the Administration Special Music FANFARE FOR A FESTIVAL Ron Nelson Presentation of Keys Response Introduction of Speaker Dedication Address Alma Mater Benediction Concert Chorale and Brass Ensemble Gordon VXoodi, Director William J. Janusey Architect, Janusey, Schaad & Associates Saul Weinstein Director of Libraries Chester T. McNerney THE LIBRARY-KEYSTONE OF UNIVERSITY STATUS Gilmore B. Seavers President, Shippensburg State College Concert Chorale and Brass Ensemble Gordon VXood,Director Rabbi Lewis C. Littman TOURS OF THE LIBRARY Delta Zeta Sorority • Alpha Beta Alpha Fraternity Saturday, May 14, 1977 DEDICATION Theo Sabin Meyer, Bruce Manville Morrison Rooms Seventh Floor, Baron-Forness Library James Dronsfield, Presiding A cting Vice Presiden t for A dmin istration 10:30 A.M. Appreciation Response Chester T. McNerney President James E. McKinley Vice President, Academic A /fairs * Saul Weinstein Director of Libraries TOURS OF THE LIBRARY Delta Zeta Sorority • A Ipha Beta A Ipha Fraternity LUNCHEON ADDRESS Caryl Kline, Pennsylvania Secretary of Education Mrs. Caryl Kline, Pennsylvania’s newly appointed Secretary of Education, is the guest speaker for to day’s Baron-Forness Library dedication luncheon. Mrs. Kline, who possesses an outstanding background in education, history and politics, served as Director of Continuing Education for Women at the University of Pittsburgh prior to her recent appointment. Mrs. Kline has served on various educational, gov ernment and public committees and commissions. Her brother was the late U.S. Senator, Wayne Morse, of Oregon. A historian specializing in the Civil War, she has taught at both the Universities of Wisconsin and Syra cuse. Her academic experience also includes guest lec turing in Sierra Leone. She was named Distinguished Daughter of Pennsyl vania in 1966 and Woman of Distinction in Education MRS. CARYL KLINE in 1968. While at Syracuse, she was a candidate for Congress, 35th District of New York, and president of city council. Former President John Kennedy appointed her Special Ambassador from the United States to Sierra Leone in 1961. Commenting during her recent confirmation where she won unanimous approval from the State Senate Education Committee, Mrs. Kline focused on adhering to basics and added, “We have an obligation to provide an education to every citizen of this state who desires it whether they be six or sixty.” DEDICATION ADDRESS Dr. Gilmore B. Seavers, President, Shippensburg State College Dr. Gilmore B. Seavers, President of Shippensburg State College, is the keynote speaker for the formal Baron-Forness Library dedication ceremonies. His career as an educator and administrator began in 1938 and has seen him working for and with a num ber of school systems in Pennsylvania’s Cumberland County. President Seavers’ doctoral thesis at The Pennsyl vania State University involved him with the first study in the area of state policy and higher education in Pennsylvania through its then 40-year history. Be cause of this extensive study. President Seavers has become an advocate of increased autonomy for the 14 state colleges and is considered an authority on the subject. A former student and graduate of Shippensburg State College, President Seavers returned to the coll DR. GILMORE SEAVERS ege in 1957 as an administrator. He held several key positions prior to his appointment as president in 1970. Dr. Seavers is a member of many professional and honorary organizations and was recently re-appointed to a fourth year on the State Advisory Council for Vocational Education. He has served as a member of a number of task force committees of the Pennsylvania Department of Education, and is a member of the board and past president of the South Central Educational Broadcasting Council. He is a member of the boards of directors of Capital Blue Cross, Harrisburg, and United Telephone Company of Pennsyl vania and the Cumberland Valley Savings and Loan Association. BARON-FORNESS LIBRARY EDINBORO STATE COLLEGE LIBRARY STAFF Nancy Smith John Stonis Silas Townsend Clara Valerius Vernon Vogel Lillian Wehner Saul Weinstein Claire Willis Patricia Wright Martha Zebrowski Jean Huntley Patricia Jennings Elaine Keebler Debra Kirk Joseph Lia Stanley Lin Joyce Overheim Thelma Pascaran Katherine Petrusky Will Rebentisch Stanley Skarzynski Alan Anderson Ed Bercik Elaine Bercik Constance Bobbie Susan Crothers Stella Czech Raymond Dengel John Fleming Barbara Grippe Dorothy Hand Doris Hunter LIBRARY COMMITTEE Ray Moorhead James Spaulding Melvin Strausbaugh June Vance Saul Weinstein Robert Beagle Richard Davis Kathryn Glenn Barbara Grippe Pauline Hord LIBRARY DEDICATION COMMITTEE John Edler Chester McNerney Paul Newman William Alexander Robert Beagle James Dronsfield Saul Weinstein ' Transportation ■ Compliments, John C. Cochran Lyons Transportation Lines, Inc. Food Service - Compliments, ARA Slater Co. Programs - Compliments, John Savoy & Son, Inc. ALMA MATER Hail to Thee, our Alma Mater Glorious, Fresh Wreaths we bring to bind Thy brow Trials have past and Thou hast stood victorious Never fairer never statelier than now, O Edinboro, Edinboro Ever praising Thee in song While class speeds class as swift years pass To Thee our hearts belong. BOARD OF TRUSTEES Mr, Max P. Gabreski, President, Oil City Mr. Joseph Kavinski, Warren Mr. William M. Coleman, Sharon Mr. Alfred Rem,Meadville Dr. Herald D. Green, Erie Mr. John B. Mahaney, Wexford Mr. Forest W. Hopkins, East Mr. Louis Morocco, Farrell Mr. Wesley G. Reitze,Meadville