History of SRU Libraries
By Leah Harris, Slippery Rock University Archives Student Researcher
Old Main (1891-1939)
Old Main c. 1898
Class of 1895 w/ Principal Albert E. Maltby in front of Old Main
Old Main Library
Maltby Library (1939-1971)
Construction of Maltby Library
Albert E. Maltby, 2nd Principal of Slippery Rock State Normal School
Maltby Library Circulation Area
Maltby Library Interior c. 1964
Maltby Library c. 1965
Maltby Library c. 1962
Interior of Maltby Library
Bailey Library (1971-Present)
Original Bailey Library (Pre-Renovations)
Architectural Rendering of Bailey Library
Construction of Bailey Library
Bailey Library c. 1970
Bailey Library c. 1980s
Old Bailey Library Main Enterance
Former Reference Desk
Library Patrons
Typewriter in Individual Study Room
Library Interior Before Renovations
Old Newspaper Rack
Patron Card Catalogue
Students Socializing and working on homework in Bailey Library
Matilda Bailey
Renovation Era
Renovation Details 1
Renovation Details 2
Renovation Details 3
Renovation Construction
Renovation Construction
Renovation Construction
Old Lobby
Modern Bailey Library
Bailey Library c. 2000
Reading Room
Computer Research Services Center
New Circulation Desk
Group Study 2014
New Journals
Quick Print Station
Math Emporium
