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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
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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
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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
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Corporate Names
- Central Washington University. Library (creator)