Library Roundtable Records, 1968-1976

Overview of the Collection

Title
Library Roundtable Records
Dates
1968-1976 (inclusive)
Quantity
approximate 347 items, (.25 linear feet), (1 containers)
Collection Number
Archives 155
Summary
The records include minutes, agendas, reports and other papers. The last folder pertains to the Audio-Visual Committee which dealt with library orientation.
Repository
Washington State University Libraries' Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections (MASC)
Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections
Terrell Library Suite 12
Pullman, WA
99164-5610
Telephone: 509-335-6691
mascref@wsu.edu
Access Restrictions

The Collection is open for research use.

Sponsor
Funding for encoding this finding aid was provided through a grant awarded by the National Endowment for the Humanities.

Historical NoteReturn to Top

The Library Roundtable was formed in 1968 as part of the Washington State University Library Staff Association. Originally the Reference Roundtable, it was expanded to include all librarians and library staff. It met as a noontime discussion group to consider and investigate ways of improving library service and regional and national library matters. Committees were formed to work on specific issues.

Content DescriptionReturn to Top

The records include minutes, agendas, reports and other papers. Most of the folders are those kept by the chair and are arranged in chronologiclal order. The last folder pertains to the Audio-Visual Committee which dealt with library orientation.

Administrative InformationReturn to Top

Acquisition Information

The records of the Library Roundtable were transferred to Washington State University Libraries prior to 1970 (WSU 198

Processing Note

The records processed in July, 1984 by Ann M. Klavano.

Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top

Container(s) Description Dates
Box Folder
1 1
75 items
1968-1970
1 2
27 items
1970-1971
1 3
61 items
1971-1972
1 4
35 items
1972-1973
1 5
76 items
1973-1974
1 6
27 items
1975-1976
1 7 Audio-Visual Committee
46 items
1968-1972

Names and SubjectsReturn to Top

Subject Terms

  • Academic libraries--Associations--Research

Corporate Names

  • Washington State University. Library Staff Association. Library Roundtable--Archives (creator)
  • Washington State University. Library Staff Association. Library Roundtable--Records and correspondence

Other Creators

  • Corporate Names
    • State College of Washington. Library Staff Association. Reference Roundtable--Archives (creator)