Abstract
Pikes Peak Library District in Colorado Springs, Colorado, boasts two main libraries, ten branches, three bookmobiles, and did I mention a fantastic archives collection? The archives is a surprise and a hidden gem for most individuals visiting the public library. Special Collections is located in a beautifully restored 1905 Carnegie Library, which is attached to the Penrose Library built in 1969. By having Special Collections located near several other library services, it provides ample opportunities for outreach. The children's department is located above the archives and the computer lab and law library are located below. As a result we have several patrons visiting Special Collections for the first time with different needs and expectations.
Recommended Citation
Zeigler, Amy
(2009)
"Putting Out The Welcome Mat: Archival Outreach in the Public Library Environment,"
The Primary Source: Vol. 28:
Iss.
2, Article 6.
DOI: 10.18785/ps.2802.06
Available at:
https://aquila.usm.edu/theprimarysource/vol28/iss2/6
