In 1938, when Youngstown State University was Youngstown College, the Friends of Youngstown College Library was established by the Youngstown Branch of the American Association of University Women along with William F. Maag, Jr. The Friends raised many thousands of dollars to buy books for the college as it grew into a university.

With William F. Maag, Jr.'s guidance, the Friends continued in existence for nearly 30 years until the college joined the state system in the late sixties. The organization raised over $115,000 for books and the dream of a new library building was achieved in November of 1976 when construction of the William F. Maag Library was completed.

After its objectives were accomplished, the group entered a long period of hibernation. In 1985 a dedicated group of YSU staff, faculty members, administrators and alumni led by Carol Wall and Dr. James A Houck, revived interest in the organization, renaming it The Friends of Maag Library.

Charter membership consisted of 60 individuals. Membership has since grown to more than 350.

Friends Wall of Fame:
Individuals who gave unselfishly of their time and talents have been honored with bronze plaques placed on the wall in the north lobby of Maag Library. Names on the Friends Wall:

William F. Maag, Jr. 1987
George H. G. Jones 1987
John J. Coffelt 1993
Neil D. Humphrey 1993
Louise D. Karns 1993
Gratia Murphy 1994
Hildegard Schnuttgen 1994
Carol Wall 1994
William R. Cochran 1995
James A. Houck 1995
Barbara Wigle 1995

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