Central Washington University Library Department, Malcolm Alexander Papers

Central Washington University Library Department, Malcolm Alexander Papers, 1964-1991

Overview of the Collection

Creator: Alexander, Malcolm
Title: Central Washington University Library Department, Malcolm Alexander Papers
Dates: 1964-1991 (inclusive)
19641991
Quantity: 1.0 cubic foot, (2 letter sized document cases) : Correspondence and reports in good condition
Collection Number: RG011-07-04
Summary: This collection consists of correspondence and reports created by Central Washington University's library, 1964-1991.
Repository: Central Washington University, Archives and Special Collections
Archives and Special Collections
Central Washington University
400 E University Way
Ellensburg, WA 98926
Telephone: 509-963-1023
Fax: 509-963-3684
archive@cwu.edu
Access Restrictions: Open to the public for educational research.
Languages: English

Historical NoteReturn to Top

The Central Washington University library began in Barge Hall, moved into Bouillon Hall in 1962, and finally to a new building in 1973. In 2003, the building was named in honor of Dr. James E. Brooks, former president of Central Washington University. Malcolm Alexander was a reference librarian and eventually head of reference between 1965 and 1992.

Content DescriptionReturn to Top

The library records in this collection consist of written policy statements, department annual reports, letters, meeting minutes, self-evaluations, position descriptions, salary and promotional guidelines, department mission and goals statements, collection statistics, newspaper holdings, budget statements, accreditation letters, and faculty status information.

Historical BackgroundReturn to Top

Central Washington University began as the Washington State Normal School in 1891. In 1937, the school was rechristened the Central Washington College of Education. In 1961, the school became Central Washington State College and, finally, in 1977, Central Washington University.

Use of the CollectionReturn to Top

Preferred Citation

[Name of document or photograph number]. RG011-07-04, Central Washington University Library Department, Malcolm Alexander Papers. Archives and Special Collections, Brooks Library, Central Washington University.

Administrative InformationReturn to Top

Arrangement

Mostly chronological though some files are grouped thematically so as to keep department annual reports together.

Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top

Container(s)	Description	Dates
Box/Folder
1-1	Evaluation Procedure Forms and Resources	1964-1977
1-2	Library Public Policy Statements	1971
1-3	Library Policies – Memos, Letters, and Statements	1971-1979
1-4	Self-Completed Professional Service Records	1973-1976
1-5	Procedures for Merit Recommendation	1980
1-6	Self-Completed Professional Service Records	1980-1981
1-7	Library Faculty Meetings and Personnel Committee	1980-1982
1-8	Faculty Senate Minutes	1980-1986
1-9	Librarian Position Descriptions	1981-1989
1-10	Tenured Library Faculty Bylaws	1982
1-11	Faculty Personnel Committee Bylaws	1982
1-12	Library Faculty Council	1982-1984
1-13	Library Hours, Holidays, Personal Leave Time	1982-1985
1-14	Salary and Payroll Information	1983
1-15	Faculty Salary Change	1984
1-16	Personnel Evaluation Form – Instructional Media Center	1984
1-17	Tenured Library Faculty Meetings	1984-1985
1-18	Recruitment and Hiring Manual	1985
1-19	Faculty Staffing Committee	1985
2-1	Library Collection Statistics	1985-1989
2-2	Library Faculty Council	1985-1990
2-3	Library Newspaper Holdings	1986
2-4	Library Group	1986
2-5	Library Faculty Meetings	1986
2-6	Library Capital Budget Request	1986
2-7	Mission and Goals Statements – Administration	1986
2-8	Mission and Goals Statements – Administration	1986
2-9	Mission and Goals Statements – General Library	1986
2-10	Mission and Goals Statements – Instruction	1986
2-11	Mission and Goals Statement – Interlibrary Loan	1986
2-12	Mission and Goals Statement – Montana State University	1986
2-13	Mission and Goals Statement – Reference	1986
2-14	Mission and Goals Statement – Working Draft	1986
2-15	Tentative Official Budget	1986-1987
2-16	Merit, Promotion, Tenure Papers	1988
2-17	Library Accreditation Letters	1988-1989
2-18	Annual Reports – Cataloging Department	1988-1989
2-19	Annual Reports – Collection Development	1988-1991
2-20	Annual Reports – Curriculum Laboratory	1988-1991
2-21	Annual Reports – Circulation Services	1988-1991
2-22	Annual Reports – Documents, Maps, and Microforms Department	1988-1991
2-23	Annual Reports – Instructional Media Center	1988-1989
2-24	Annual Reports – Instructional Media Center	1989-1990
2-25	Annual Reports – Instructional Media Center	1990-1991
2-26	Annual Reports – Music Library	1988-1991
2-27	Annual Reports – Reference Department	1988-1991
2-28	Annual Reports – Serials Department	1988-1991
2-29	Library Faculty Council	1989
2-30	Faculty Status Papers	1989-1990
2-31	C.W.S.C. Library Policy Draft
2-32	Library Policies, Washington Law, Chapter 106-168

Names and SubjectsReturn to Top

Subject Terms

Central Washington University--History
Library statistics--United States

Geographical Names

Ellensburg (Wash.)

Other Creators

Corporate Names
- Central Washington University. Library (creator)

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