West Virginia University. Library

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Assorted photographs, some with subjects identified, of West Virginia University's Wise Library, WVU librarians, and other library staff. Photographs depict a card catalog drawer, various events, interior and exterior images of Wise Library before the 2003 renovation, and one Stewart Hall exterior architectural feature of a reader.

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Typescript notes made by Dr. O. D. Lambert during research for biographical material on Stephen B. Elkins, from Harrison, Clarkson, and Evarts manuscripts in the Library of Congress.

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Records from the management of the WVU Library's Appalachian Collection. Includes samples of obsolete library cataloging cards, computer punch cards, a recording catalog, and a computer printout on green bar paper.

Overview Architectural drawings of two Libraries buildings projects, including: construction of the High Density Book Storage Facility (10/1998, 47 pp., 2 ft. by 3 ft.); and renovation of and addition to the Wise Library building (3/2000, 250 pp. in 2 vols., 18 in. x 24 in.). There is also a notebook entitled "Donor Opportunities For Naming Spaces And Acquisition of Special Equipment and Furnishings" (2000). Addendum of 2018-03 includes one packet of oversize Evansdale Library Renovation Construction...

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Book titled The O'Brien Years 1999-2011, which includes photographs of major events that occurred during Frances O'Brien's tenure as Dean of West Virginia University Libraries, such as the renovation of Wise Library.

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Draft (128 pages) of Building Program Document for West Virginia University Libraries created by Aaron Cohen Associates Ltd. Also includes a supplemental draft building program (19 pages) specifically for WVU Special Collections.

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Material regarding the death and legacy of Robert F. Munn, Dean of West Virginia University Libraries from 1957 to 1986. Collection includes press releases, correspondence, memorial programs, and a funeral register. Also included is the West Virginia University Order of Vandalia medal posthumously awarded to Munn for his achievements as a librarian, scholar of Appalachia, and world-wide consultant on library development. See "Scope and Contents" for further information and addenda.

Overview Records of the office of the Dean of Libraries at West Virginia University (WVU). This collection includes a library self-study report ("Meeting the Challenges of the 21st Century: Strategic Planning Document; the West Virginia University Libraries" by Dr. Ruth M. Jackson [1994 September 27]); assorted memoranda, clippings, articles, and reports regarding librarians and library staff at WVU [1978-1991] (topics include pay, service, evaluation, and positions); and material regarding a WVU...

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Records of the Periodicals Department of West Virginia University Libraries. Includes procedures documentation, space planning records, and some historical data.

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List of periodicals in Periodical Room, 1953. Administrative records, 1954-1974. Moving guidelines for bound journals and microfilm, 2001. The moving guidelines records "snapshot" status of collections at the time of move.