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The Heart of the University: A digital exhibition celebrating Parks Library at 100

Author: Olivia Wikle

The Heart of the University

This is an interactive exhibition that presents the library's rich history, tracing its origins and highlighting its vital role in the university's growth over the past century. 

Iowa State University Library proudly presents "The Heart of the University," a digital exhibition that commemorates the centennial of the William Robert Parks and Ellen Sorge Parks Library. This interactive exhibition explores the library's rich history, tracing its origins and highlighting its vital role in the university's growth over the past century. Dive into archival photographs, historical timelines, and fascinating insights into the library’s evolution. 

Throughout the year, the exhibit will expand with additional content, to highlight even more aspects of the library's history and its enduring impact on the ISU community. 

Join us in celebrating a century of knowledge, innovation, and community at Parks Library. Explore the exhibit https://digital.lib.iastate.edu/exhibits/parkscentennial/ 

Credits: 

This exhibit was curated by Greg Bailey and Jaycie Vos, Special Collections and University Archives; Web development by Michael Cummings, Erin Ridnour, and Olivia Wikle, Digital Scholarship and Initiatives; Haylee Sheppard, graphic design, and additional content contributed by M. Monica Gillen, communications.