09/22/2026
Today, many from Musselman Library and beyond gathered to celebrate the life of Anna Jane Moyer, longtime research librarian at Gettysburg College, who passed away on September 14 at 92.
Anna Jane arrived at Gettysburg in 1961. She is remembered by many alumni as a helpful and kind-hearted librarian at the Reader Services Desk at Schmucker Library, who both knew the reference book collection inside out and remembered the name and something special about each person she helped. While she had a no-nonsense presence at work, Anna Jane also had a whimsical side that she shared with her co-workers, planning sometimes elaborate events to bring together library staff in fun and unexpected ways.
Anna Jane retired in 1999 and spent her post Musselman Library years researching, writing, and delivering lectures on historical topics to local civic organizations. She was a story-teller and a collector of books. One of her favorite pastimes was reading stories to young children from her immense collection of children’s literature.
Anna Jane Moyer touched generations of Gettysburg College students and faculty, helping them become better researchers and writers, and she inspired her colleagues to find joy in their work every day.
