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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)
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
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Historical Note

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.

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Content Description

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.

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Historical Background

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.

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Use of the Collection

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.

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Administrative Information

Arrangement

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

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Detailed Description of the Collection

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

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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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