Richter’s Turnstiles Have Been In Place Since November 1972

Richter Library's Nathan and Sophia Gumenick Family Lobby in 2003 — Richter Library’s Nathan and Sophia Gumenick Family Lobby in 2003

Some patrons may find swiping their ‘Cane Card to enter the Richter Library is a nuisance, but the turnstiles are there to provide improved security for patrons and our collections.

A few days ago a colleague in the library asked me when they were installed in the library, so I researched our digital resources and found out that the date was November 18, 1972. Please go to the link below to read the August 26, 1974, Veritas article “Library Attendance.”

Veritas, August 26, 1974, p. 1

Also, please see the interesting internal document below, which is meeting minutes dated May 24, 1972, recommending the installation of a card-operated turnstile ASAP.

Richter's Public Service Heads met on May 24, 1972 and made a recommendation to install a turnstile for security. — Richter’s Public Service Heads met on May 24, 1972 and made a recommendation to install a turnstile for security.