2011 DIRECTORY OF PENNSYLVANIA LIBRARIES - WebJunction

PREFACE
The 2011 Directory of Pennsylvania Libraries was compiled from information supplied to Commonwealth
Libraries through January 2011. The primary source for public library information is the public library annual
report. For academic and special libraries, the primary source is the library director/administrator. Please
locate your library’s listing and verify the information. If corrections are necessary, please use the Change to
Directory Entry form supplied in the back of the Directory.
HOW TO USE THIS DIRECTORY: Each Directory entry is preceded by a consecutive four-digit location
number. Most libraries are listed by municipal location. Libraries are listed again alphabetically by library
name in the index following each section. Find the name in the alphabetic index and match its consecutive
location number to find the main entry listing in the Directory. Academic libraries, state supported institution
libraries and special libraries are listed alphabetically by college, institution or organization name.
All persons listed in the body of the Directory are included in the personnel index at the back of the Directory.
The location number preceding each name indicates the main entry where the person is listed.
CONTENTS:
1) Public Libraries are listed alphabetically by municipality. Branch libraries are listed in alphabetic
order by branch name following the main library. Non-state-aided libraries have an asterisk following the
name of the library.
2) There are 29 District Library Centers designated by the State Librarian to provide specified services
to an identified geographic area. A map of the service area and the list of the district library centers are on
Page 4.
3) Federated County Library Systems are listed alphabetically by county.
4) Academic Libraries include state universities, state-related Commonwealth universities, private
state-aided colleges and universities, private colleges and universities, theological seminaries, community and
junior colleges, private two-year colleges and branch campus sites of multi-campus institutions and the state
school of technology. This section is organized by college/university name. Branch and campus libraries are
listed following the main campus. College and university, branch and campus libraries are also interfiled by
name in the alphabetic index.
5) Special libraries include the following three (3) types of libraries:
A) State-supported institution libraries are located within institutions, which receive a
majority of funding through a state agency. Listings are by institution name.
B) Law libraries include county law libraries, law libraries within state agencies, corporations,
federal courts, private firms and law schools. Listings are by municipal location and alphabetic
index.
C) Other special libraries include libraries within corporations, hospitals, churches, societies
and governmental agencies. Listings are by municipal location and alphabetic index.
6) Pennsylvania document depository libraries and federal document depository libraries are listed
in alphabetic order by municipal location.
7) Listings and indexes in the back of the Directory organize libraries into four (4) sections: public
libraries by district library center, public library systems and members, county listing of all types of libraries,
non-state-aided libraries. An alphabetical personnel index (by last name) with the four-digit location number
is also given.
8) Internet Email Addresses are printed with the individual’s name in the body of the Directory.
Library Home Page addresses are available on the Commonwealth Library web site:
http://www.portal.state.pa.us/portal/server.pt/community/pa_libraries_on_the_web/8739/pennsylvania_public
_libraries_by_county.
Thanks to all who supplied information and updates.