Rebecca Crown Library
50th Anniversary
Celebrate the Rebecca Crown Library 50th Anniversary
On Tuesday, April 11, 1972, the Rebecca Crown Library at Dominican University officially opened. Often referred to as “the heart of campus,” the Rebecca Crown Library has undergone many changes since 1972, such as moving the library school from the lower level to the third floor and the recent renovations of creating the student-centered Learning Commons. These renovations to the building's original design and function have demonstrated time and again that the Rebecca Crown Library, at its core, has always been a community-focused library that uploads the ideals of Caritas et Veritas.
We are excited to announce that 2022 is the 50th anniversary of the Rebecca Crown Library's opening and dedication! The current Rebecca Crown Library staff and faculty are thrilled and honored to celebrate this milestone at Dominican University. As part of the anniversary festivities, we are hosting several events and programs that highlight the construction, history, and future of the library building, and honor the many students and employees who have brought the space to life over the years. Anniversary events also consider the significant history of the Phyllis Skiffington Noonan Reading Room - the original library on the River Forest Campus.
We invite you to take a few moments this semester to reflect on your experiences in the Rebecca Crown Library, as student, staff, faculty, emeritus, friend, or alumni of Dominican University. The American Library Association is hosting National Library Week in April this year, with the theme "Connect with Your Library." This event invites us to reflect on how we connect with the libraries in our lives. In honor of National Library Week, we invite you to ask: How has the Rebecca Crown Library impacted your life?
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Have Photos of the Rebecca Crown Library?
Help us celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the Rebecca Crown Library by sharing photos you may have of the library and your connections with its space and people. You may mail copies of your photos of the library to:
50th Anniversary Committee
Dominican University - Rebecca Crown Library
7900 W. Division St.
River Forest, IL 60305
If you have digital images of the library that you would like to share, please use the submission form you see here.
*Deadline for submissions is March 20th, 2022, mailed prints are to be postmarked on or before March 20th.
Rebecca Crown Library Testimonials
The folks in the Rebecca Crown Library want to hear your fond memories of the library. To participate, please use the following steps:
- Follow this Zoom link to record your message. Once you open Zoom, it will automatically begin to record--you can start stating your message and exit the Zoom once you are done (messages will be edited so don't worry about stopping or restarting).
- In lieu of a video, you may also submit a photo and write a short message. Send your selected image to https://dxkkbjjx26c.typeform.com/to/iIalJBPe. Photos and testimonials will be used for exhibition purposes for the Rebecca Crown Library 50th Anniversary events.
All video messages must be completed by March 20th, 2022. Contact Estevan Montaño, University Librarian, at emontano@dom.edu for questions or tips on what to say during your video or message.
Visit the Rebecca Crown Library on this Virtual Tour:
We look forward to celebrating this occasion with you!
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