The Eugene Patterson Library supports Poynter's teaching and research through its traditional and specialized journalism collections and its contributions to Poynter Online. The library is named in honor of Eugene Patterson, Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist, former managing editor of The Washington Post, editor of the Atlanta Constitution and St. Petersburg Times,and chairman of the Poynter Institute Board of Trustees.
Founded in 1985, this journalism library contains more than 11,000 books, videos, journals, reports, magazines, and newspapers. Special collections include the Eugene Patterson and Don Murray collections as well as the Newsleaders videotape oral history collection. Historical information about the Institute is preserved in the library's archives.
Since 1995, the library has contributed to Poynter Online's resource center. Currently, the resource center includes specialized bibliographies, the Links to the News and Page One Today columns, tips sheets, and journalism links.
The Eugene Patterson Library staff maintains an informal and relaxed atmosphere that encourages casual browsing and reading while supporting professional and scholarly research.
Please contact Library director David Shedden if you have any questions about the Poynter Institute's library.
