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The History of the Library at Duquesne University: Introduction

Explore the library's history at Duquesne University. Here you'll learn about its beginnings in Old Main, the various buildings it has occupied over the years, and how the library came to be in its current building.

Welcome!

Have you ever wondered about how the library has changed over time?  Do you have questions about this building and some of its quirks? Are you simply curious about how Duquesne University has developed?  Well, you're in the right spot!

Please navigate through the timeline by clicking on the tabs across the top of the page. Topics are in chronological order and include contemporary events at Duquesne University to help contextualize the changes in the library.

Library Assistant IV

About Me

Prior to joining Gumberg Library's Access Services Department, I worked as an archaeologist. I documented Native American and Historic sites around Pennsylvania, Ohio, New York, and West Virginia.  These surveys, completed as part of the environmental permitting process for new developments, have given me a great interest in our how land, neighborhoods, and cities have developed and changed over time.