The Library moved into a beautiful new building in June 2005 and was rechristened Belk Library and Information Commons to reflect its expanded services. Many individual patrons, families, and groups have shown their support and pride by naming spaces in the new Library building. A number of highly visible study rooms, lounges media centers are still available to be named, as well as some of the building's signature spaces like the Atrium, University Archives, and Periodicals Reading Area. Income is used to buy furniture and art, and to support Library services. Named rooms may acknowledge the generosity of individuals or groups of donors, celebrate the service legacy of University or community members, or honor the memory of a loved one.
Contact Us
To learn more about naming opportunities or to arrange a tour, contact the Library Development Office.
Director of Development
Belk Library and Information Commons
Appalachian State University
218 College Street Boone, NC 28608
(828) 262-7622
or contact us now [1].
Available Naming Opportunities
| Building | |
| Colonnade | 50,000 |
| Sculpture Garden | 100,000 |
| Lower Level | |
| Periodicals Reading Area | 100,000 |
| Large Electronic Classroom | 50,000 |
| Small Electronic Classrooms (2) | 35,000 |
| First Floor | |
| Assistive Technology Center | 35,000 |
| Reference Information Commons (rename) | 75,000 |
| Second Floor | |
| Large Group Study Rooms (3) | 15,000 |
| Small Group Study Rooms (3) | 10,000 |
| North Reading Lounge | 20,000 |
| Mezzanine Reading Lounge | 30,000 |
| Third Floor | |
| Digital Media Studio | 35,000 |
| North Reading Lounge | 20,000 |
| West Reading Lounge | 20,000 |
| Small Group Study Rooms (5) | 10,000 |
| Fourth Floor | |
| University Archives | 200,000 |
| Digital Initiatives Room | 25,000 |
| Stock Car Racing Collection | 100,000 |
| 421 Conference Room | 25,000 |
Named Spaces
Building
Carol Grotnes Belk Library and Information Commons
Lower Level
Mary Helen Ridenhour Children’s Reading Lounge (022)
First Floor
Nicki Lynn Turner Atrium
Don and Pat Phillips Cyber Café and 24 Hour Study Area (104)
Don and Pat Phillips Lecture Hall (114)
Fox Family Reading Room (120)
Julian W. Carr Group Study Room (126)
Plato’s Cave (Funded by Barbara Freiman) (127)
Idol Family Group Study Room (156)
Ruth Hester/Mary Ann Barrett Group Study Room (155)
Francis and Kay Borkowski Reading Lounge (125)
Second Floor
Darlene Romine Group Study Room (210)
Janet Zahorian Group Study Room (243)
Richard T. Barker Reading Lounge (206)
The Center for Judaic, Holocaust and Peace Studies Reading Lounge (200)
In Memory of Ed Grad
R. Randolph and Sara Charles Stevens Reading Lounge (201)
Dr. Daniel J. Whitener Group Study Room (155)
Frank Alexander (Sandy) Howe Group Study Room (214)
Third Floor
Ed and Eleanor Vosburgh Group Study Room (316)
Poteat Group Study Room (318)
Berge H. Markarian, M.D. and Meliné Markarian Group Study Room (319)
Francis and Sarah Dixson Group Study Room (348)
Patty and Al Wheeler Group Study Room (303)
Catawba/Watauga County Alumni Group Study Room (room not chosen)
Graduate Studies Lounge (354)
Herman Hayden and Oneida Carpenter Reading Lounge (332)
Jones Group Study Room (307)
In Honor of Fred C. Jones '55; Phyllis R. Jones '55 & Lauren E. Jones '08
Faculty Lounge (named by Retired Faculty) (306)
Pauline Thompson Group Study Room (302)
Appalachian Parents Association Reading Lounge (301)
Fourth Floor
W. Gary Ogburn Staff Lounge (474)
Houston G. Jones Reading Lounge (401)
Bill and Maureen Rhinehart Special Collections Room (408)
William S. and Virginia Powell Visiting Scholar Room (434)
Cratis Williams Reading Room (438)
Dougherty Family Reading Room (442)