Library Records (RG 9)

Inventory
Subgroup 1 - General Files

(10/5/1/30)


XI.  Reports, 1912-1989:

       Annual Reports of the Librarian, 1976-1989
       Biennial Reports of the Librarian, 1962/64-80/82 
       Analysis of Library Holdings for Proposed Masters in Speech Communication, 1977 
       Analysis of the Present Library Circulation System, 1967 (2 studies 
           prepared for Professor Tom L. Yates for a Statistics 415 course. 
           The authors of these studies are Mike Farmer, Ann Swindell, and 
           Consultant James W. Cox)
       Centralized Library Control and Institutional Library Autonomy, 1934
       Collection Analysis Project, 1985-1986 (1 interim and 2 summary reports)
       Directory of Computerized Information Retrieval Services in the Pacific Northwest, 1978
       Library Budget Estimate Reports, 1911/12-1919-/20
       Proposed Library Circulation Library Systems Design, 1969
       A Research Problem In Microphotography, 1940 (Progress report submitted to the Carnegie 
           Corporation of New York on a microfilm demonstration project conducted by the Library 
           and Physics Department. Report requests extension of grant funds for project.)


XII. Library Committees, 1952-2002:

       Committee on Aerial Photographs, 1952
       Committee on Committees, 1985-1998 
       Committee Membership Rosters and Blank Survey Forms, 1991-1995, 2002
       Communication/Education Committee, 1991-1995
       Conservation Committee, 1991-1995
       Contingency and Planning, 1981
       Human Resources Committee, 1991-1995
       Information Retrieval Policy, 1975
       Libraries Space Management Committee, 2002
       Library Building Committee, 1987-1989
       Library Expansion Steering Committee, 1990-1991
       Marine Science Center Library Committee, 1973
       Minority Action Committee, 1991-1995
       On-Line Catalog, 1978-1979
       OSSHE Interinstitutional Library Council's Online Coordinator's Committee, 1982-1988
       Promotion and Tenure, 1974-1982; 1988-1990
       Public Relations, 1986-1992

(10/5/1/40)

       Public Relations, 1987-1995
           Beaver Open House, 1994
           Da Vinci Days, 1992, 1994
       Public Services, 1974-1983
       Safety Committee, 1991-1995
       Sign, 1979-1980
       Space Utilization, 1977-1978
       Staff Association, 1991-1995
       Television Committee, 1971


XIII. Faculty Senate Library Committee, 1961-1997



XIV. Subject and Reference Files, 1970-1993:

       GEAC Computer Corp-Advance Software Program, 1991-1993
       
(10/5/1/50)

       Joint Interim Committee on Education-Subcommittee on Oregon Library Services, 1992-1993
       LOLITA (Library On-Line Information and Text Access), 1970
       Marine Valley Health Information Network
       OCLC Advisory Committee on College and University Libraries, 1993
       Oregon Online/Online Northwest Conferences, 1984-1989

(10/2/4a-23x30 oversize box)	   

	        Conference Posters, 1984-1989

(10/5/1/50)	   

       Oregon Resource Center for Cooperating Libraries, 1976-1983
       Pauling, Linus, Papers
           NEH Grant Proposal, 1987
           Inventories of Materials Donated by Pauling, 1993
       People for Oregon Libraries Political Action Committee Board, 1989-1992



XV. Library History Essays and Notes, 1926-1977:

       Essay: A History of the OSU Library, 1977 (An essay written by Librarian William Carlson and 
           published in the 1977 edition of the Encyclopedia of Library and Information Science)
       Notes from the Barometer and the Beaver Yearbook on Library History, 1896-1926, 1926
       Notes on Librarian Ida Kidder, ca. 1965 (from Barometer articles and correspondence)

	   

XVI. Buildings and Facilities, 1917-1995

	Kerr Library, 1957-1969:
            Construction of Library Building-
               Architects-
                  Hamblin and Martin, 1960-1964
                  Selection of Firm, 1960

(7/3/4/b; SR 1/4/4/a; oversize drawer)

               Architectural Drawings/Book Plans, 1960-1962
                
               (Architectural renderings and floor plans pertaining to the construction 
                of the Kerr Valley, including layout studies with notes on space requirements
                for departments.)  

(10/5/1/50)				  

               Articles about the Building, 1967
               Budget Estimates and Financing Information, 1959-1964
               Correspondence-
                  American Library American (ALA) Questionnaire on New Library Buildings, 1962
                  A to Z, 1953-1963  (2 folders)
                  Oregon State System of Higher Education (OSSHE), 1960-1963
                  Physical Arrangment of New Building, 1959-1963
                  Space Needs Assessment for Departments, 1957-1961 (2 folders)
               Information on Other College Libraries (5 folders)
   

(10/5/1/60)

               New Equipment
                  Chairs and Tables, 1961-1963
                  General, 1962-1963 (2 folders)
                  Keys/Telephones/Audio Visual, 1962-1963
                  Shelving, 1960-1963 (2 folders)
                  Vendor Information/Interior Design Consultation, 1960-1963 (3 folders)
               Notes by OSC Librarian William Carlson on Other College Libraries, 1960-1962 
               Open House Ceremony for New Building, 1963
               Plans for the Movement of Books and Equipment into New Building, 1960-1963
               Pre-Plans for Building Construction, 1943-1957
               Reports
                  Case for a New Library Building at OSC, 1960 
                  Program for the Erection of a New Library, 1960
               Space Planning for Public Service Areas, 1960-1964
               Specifications, 1961-1962 
            Designation of Library Building for Use as Fallout Shelter, 1964-1969
            
(7/3/4/b; SR 1/4/4/a; SR 1/4/4/a back a-b; oversize drawer)

	First Addition to the Kerr Library Building, 1962-1985

               Architectural Drawings/Book Plans, 1970-1985			

                   (Floor plans for the first addition to the Kerr building as well as later 
                    plans and studies for stack maintenance/circulation and electrical 
                    service enhancement.)  

(10/5/1/60)

               Architectural Report, 1965
               General Correspondence, 1962-1972 (3 folders)
               Specifications, 1970 (Two sets-4 folders in all) 

(8/1/4/20)

               Summary Statement of the Financial Position of the Various State Emergency Funds 
                  for the 1969/71 Biennium at June 17, 1970
               Title I Grant Proposal for the Building Project, 1969

(10/2/4/a-23x31 oversize box)

	Second Expansion and Renovation to the Building, 1989-1995

            Architectural Drawings/Site Plans, 1995

                (Architectural renderings mounted on matboard of interior and exterior views of 
                  the second proposed addition and renovation of the library. )

(8/1/4/20)

               OSU Masterplan Library District Study, 1989-1990
               Preliminary Building Program Statement (first and final drafts), 1990  (2 folders)
               Space Use Studies/Architects, 1990
               Architects: Statement of Interest and Qualifications 

         
(7/3/4/b; SR 1/4/4/a; oversize drawer)	 

	Kidder Library, 1917-1963	 
 
            Architectural Drawings/Book Plans, 1917-1941  

              (Floor plans for several proposed additions and expansions to the Kidder Library
               as well as blueprints and plans for installation and construction of specialized 
               library equipment including a book bin and an automatic book return elevator. 
               Includes plans for the expansion of the Engineering Reading Room and line drawings 
               for proposed paneling in the McDonald Rare Book Room.)

(8/1/4/20)

            Contract Documents-
               Electrical Work in Two-Story and Basement Addition to and Alterations, 1940
               Plumbing and Heating Work in Two Story and Basement to and Alterations, 1940
               Two Story and Basement to and Alterations, 1940
            Report: Considerations Pertaining to the Plan to Remodel the Present Library 
               Building into an Office and Classroom Building, 1963
            Space Use Studies, 1939-1956  (Analysis of non-usable space; plans for expansion 
                of Engineering Reading Room)

         Hatfield Marine Science Center Library, 1985-1989
            Preliminary Library Program Statement, 1985
            Poposal for Interior Design Services, 1989 


XVII. Policies and Planning, 1954-2001

       The Accreditation Standards and OSU's Self Study, 1990
       Conservation Program for the OSU Library, 1980-1981 (proposal)
       Grant Proposal: Linn-Benton Cooperative Economic Development/Library Project, 1987-1990 (LSCA grant)
       Handbooks/Manuals:
           Interlibrary Loan Procedure Manual, 1975
           Library Disaster Manual, 1981  (draft)
           Library Policy Manual, ca. 1989
              Updates and Revisions, 1986-1987
           Library Staff Manual, 1940 (rough draft)
           Regulations and Policies for Professional Library Staff, 1968 
           Software Information Center Training Manual, 1985
           Special Collections Policy Manual, 1971
       Library Faculty Appraisal Guidelines and Forms, 1989-1991
       Philosophy and Policy Statement for Bibliographic Instruction, 1979
       Planning:
           Long-Range Planning, 1980-1986; 1988-1989; 2001

(8/1/10/61)

           Long-Range Planning, 1988

(8/1/4/20)

           Planning Process Report, 1985
       Program Improvement Plan for 1981-1983 Biennium, 1980
       Self Study and Appraisal Report, 1982
       Surveys:
           Assessing Library Services at OSU-Survey Report, 1985
           Circulation Policy Survey, 1966
           Computer Literacy Training in the Library, 1988-1989
           Electronic Information Resources Task Force Surveys, 1993
           Employee Classification and Salary Survey, 1954-1955  (2 folders-Barrington Associates)

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           Library Activity Use and User Survey Results, 1989
           Library User Survey-Research Data, 1978-1979  (2 folders)


XVIII. Publications, 1954-1998:

        Barometer Indexes: March 1896 to September 1980, ca. 1981 (3 volumes in two 
            parts-one organized by subject and the other by personal name of student and 
            faculty/staff member. Compiled by the Social Sciences and Humanities Department 
            of the OSU Library)
        Brochures:
             Hatfield Marine Science Center, 1989-1990
             Kerr Library (building dedication and general information), 1963-ca.1985
             Kidder Library, (building renaming dedication) 1954
        Guide to the Valley Library, 1998 
        Library Campaign, 1994  (A brochure with enclosed cd tour circulated to raise funds for 
            library expansion project)
        Library Handbooks, 1968
        Library Information Bulletins:
             Map Room and Geographical Resources, 1974-1988
        Newsletters:
            Bibliographic Instruction Newsletter, 
            The Bottomline, 1989-1994   (Economic Development Librarian)
            

XIX. Artifacts, ca. 1935-1968:

        Printing Blocks for Bookplates, ca. 1935

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        Commemorative Plastic Goblets Created for the OSU Centennial, 1968 (2 goblets)

(SR 1/2/3/50)


XX. Sound Recordings, 1990-1996:

        Self-Guided Audio Tape Tours of the Library, 1990-1996 (Three cassette tapes and 
           two accompanying tour scripts)


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