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Academic libraries

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Scope Note: Works on academic libraries in special fields, such as law school libraries, are entered under headings for special libraries, e.g. Law libraries; Business libraries; etc.

Found in 22 Collections and/or Records:

Catalogue Department, Yale University Library, records

 Collection
Call Number: RU 303
Abstract:

The records consist of filing notes, cataloging manuals and guides, classification schemes, administrative files, and memoranda of the Catalog Department (previously spelled Catalogue Department). Topics include the Yale classification system, shelf lists, cataloging procedures, and filing courses at the Yale University Library.

Dates: 1900-2014

Certificates for copyrights held by the Yale University Library

 Collection
Call Number: RU 178
Abstract:

The materials consist of copyright certificates, an index, and miscellaneous notes documenting copyrights held by the Yale University Library.

Dates: 1944-1978

Communications Committee, Yale University Library, records

 Collection
Call Number: RU 1043
Abstract:

The records consist of minutes, correspondence, reports, and bulletins documenting the mission and activities of the Yale University Library Communications Committee.

Dates: 2002-2005

Brian Kiss photographs of stained glass in Sterling Memorial Library, Yale University

 Collection
Call Number: RU 1136
Abstract:

The collection consists of digital photographs (eighty .tiff files) of close-up images of the stained glass medallion windows located in the Sterling Memorial Library Nave.

Dates: 2014, 2023

Librarian, Yale University records

 Collection
Call Number: RU 120
Abstract:

The records consist of the central administrative files of the Yale University Library, correspondence, memoranda, and reports dealing with all aspects of library business and historical photographs from library events. Records for the earlier years appear to be part of a central filing system for the library, while those in later years primarily reflect the activities of the university librarian's office.

Dates: 1701-2020

Library Shelving Facility, Yale University, construction records

 Collection
Call Number: RU 860
Abstract:

The records consist of photographs and their negatives of the site for and construction of the Yale University Library Shelving Facility (LSF) in 1998 and an exhibit materials from exhibit titled "Library Shelving Facility".

Dates: 1998-1999

Preservation Department, Yale University Library, records

 Collection
Call Number: RU 881
Abstract:

The records consist of correspondence, subject files, and reports of the Yale University Library Preservation Department.

Dates: 1947-2013

Publications Office, Yale University Library, records

 Collection
Call Number: RU 755
Abstract:

The records consist of correspondence, working files, orders, printed material, and financial records of the Publications Office, Yale University Library. Topics include the publication projects, Research Libraries Group, and Systems Office projects.

Dates: 1920-1978

School of Forestry and Environmental Studies Library, Yale University, records

 Collection
Call Number: RU 1119
Abstract:

The School of Forestry and Environmental Studies Library records consist of accession lists, annual reports, classification files, library guides, photographs and a plaque honoring Dr. Frances Mary Bolton.

Dates: 1900-1998

Selective book retirement program, Yale University Library, records

 Collection
Call Number: RU 467
Abstract:

The records consist of working papers and source material used in the writing of a report titled, "Yale's Selective Book Retirement Program." The records document a three-year project directed by John H. Ottemiller, associate university librarian, Yale University Library.

Dates: 1961-1962

Standing Committee on Professional Awareness, Yale University Library, records

 Collection
Call Number: RU 154
Abstract:

The records consist of memoranda, minutes, agendas, videotapes, and correspondence documenting the operations and activities of the Standing Committee on Professional Awareness (SCOPA) at Yale University Library.

Dates: 1986-2004

Sterling Memorial Library, motion pictures

 Collection
Call Number: RU 376
Abstract:

The motion pictures document the construction of Sterling Memorial Library, Yale University, and the procession of books and move of the library from the Old Library (now Dwight Hall) to Sterling Memorial Library.

Dates: 1928-1932

Sterling Memorial Library, Yale University, photographs

 Collection
Call Number: RU 696
Abstract:

The materials consist of photographs and pictures of Sterling Memorial Library at Yale. Includes views of interiors, exteriors, decoration, and construction.

Dates: 1927-2018

Sterling Memorial Library, Yale University, photographs of windows

 Collection
Call Number: RU 392
Abstract:

The materials consist of photographs documenting the decorative windows in the Sterling Memorial Library at Yale, with an emphasis on the main reading room and the stack tower.

Dates: 1995-1998

Sterling Memorial Library, Yale University, post-construction photographs

 Collection
Call Number: RU 620
Abstract:

The materials consists of photographs taken following the construction (and before the opening) of Sterling Memorial Library at Yale. Included are interior and exterior views, photographs of floor plans, friezes, archways, and window details.

Dates: circa 1930

Systems Office, Yale University Library, records

 Collection
Call Number: RU 181
Abstract:

The records consist of correspondence, notebooks, subject files and magnetic tapes documenting the activities and operations of the Yale University Library Systems Office. Included are research and development records maintained by Frederick G. Kilgour and Ben-Ami Lipetz.

Dates: 1960-2006

Yale Digital Media Center for the Arts, symposia material

 Collection
Call Number: RU 389
Abstract:

The material consists of audiotapes and a poster documenting a 1997 symposium sponsored by the Yale Digital Media Center for the Arts titled "Moving Images: University Libraries and Museums in the Digital Marketplace."

Dates: 1997

Yale University Library materials concerning events and exhibits

 Collection
Call Number: RU 368
Abstract:

The materials consist of invitations, posters, programs, Four photographs of Simon Samoeil, curator of the Near East Collection, Yale University Library, providing a guided tour of the "Middle Eastern and Islamic Cuisine" exhibition in Sterling Memorial Library, and videorecordings documenting Yale University Library activities, events, exhibits, and functions.

Dates: 1996-2008

Yale University Library personnel records

 Collection
Call Number: RU 100
Abstract:

The records consist of personnel files of former employees maintained by Library Human Resources, Yale University.

Dates: 1909-2008

Yale University Library photographs and memorabilia of collections and events

 Collection
Call Number: RU 387
Abstract:

The collection consists of photographic negatives of new acquisitions, specifically acquisitions for the Rare Book Room (now the Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library). Also included are photographs of exhibits, library staff at work, various library operations and departments, and bookplates, as well as a commemorative edition of the Yale Daily News featuring the opening of Sterling Memorial Library..

Dates: 1925-1963