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University of Washington Libraries, Cataloging and Metadata Services records, 1923-2019

Overview of the Collection

Creator
University of Washington. Libraries. Cataloging and Metadata Services
Title
University of Washington Libraries, Cataloging and Metadata Services records
Dates
1923-2019 (inclusive)
Quantity
26.37 cubic feet, (36 boxes including 1 vertical file and 117 microfilm reels)
Collection Number
UW Resource No. 07344
Summary
Records, photographs, annual reports, operations manuals, organization charts, and correspondence of the University of Washington Libraries Cataloging and Metadata Services department, formerly known as the Cataloging Division and the Monographic Services Division
Repository
University of Washington Libraries, Special Collections
Special Collections
University of Washington Libraries
Box 352900
Seattle, WA
98195-2900
Telephone: 2065431929
Fax: 2065431931
speccoll@uw.edu
Access Restrictions

Public records, but advance notice is required to allow for screening of materials protected from disclosure by law. Please contact Special Collections for more information.

Request at UW

Some material stored offsite; advance notice required for use.

Languages
Collection materials are in English.
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Historical Note

The University of Washington Libraries technical services were originally organized in three distinct divisions: Acquisitions, Cataloging and Serials. In the late 1970s UW Libraries started automating technical services, first using WLN and then OCLC. Changes to the organizational structure brought on by automation were felt first in cataloging. On April 1, 1979, the Cataloging Division was split into three: Original Cataloging Division, Automated Cataloging Division, and Bibliographic Projects Division. On June 1, 1981, the Original and Automated Cataloging Divisions were merged to form the Monograph Cataloging Division.

The Bibliographic Projects Division went through several name changes and reorganizations: Bibliographic Records Management Division (BRMD), Automated Records Management Division, and Database Management Division. On March 1, 1987 the BRMD was reorganized and absorbed by the Monograph Cataloging Division, newly renamed the Cataloging Division.

On September 1, 1998, Cataloging was merged with Acquisitions to form the Monographic Services Division. It existed as one of two divisions within technical services, alongside the Serials Services Division. Monographic Services was responsible for the central acquisition and cataloging of library materials in non-serial formats, as well as central database management. Some acquisitions and cataloging activities were decentralized in International Studies, the East Asia Library (EAL), and Government Publications. The central acquisition and cataloging of serials were performed in Serials Services. The Marking Room was initially in Monographs and then moved to Serials to be part of a preservation unit.

Monographic Services was comprised of five sections: Monographic Acquisitions, International Studies Cataloging, Monographic Cataloging, Special Materials Cataloging, and Database Management. The three cataloging sections operated under self-management, where the traditional duties of supervisor were split between a personnel coordinator and a management team liaison.

Monographic Services ceased to exist on July 1, 2012, and Monographs and Serials were reorganized into three divisions: Acquisitions and Rapid Cataloging Services (ARCS), Cataloging and Metadata Services (CAMS), and Preservation Services.

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Content Description

Materials include records, meeting minutes, correspondence, and photographs of the University of Washington Libraries Cataloging and Metadata Services, Catalog Department, Cataloging Division, Monographic Services Division, and Cataloging Policy Committee in Seattle, Washington.

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Use of the Collection

Restrictions on Use

Public Records—not subject to copyright. Copying, quotation, publication and other uses are unrestricted if records are open for public release.

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Administrative Information

Arrangement

Organized into 14 accessions.

  • Accession No. 70-070, University of Washington, Library, Catalog Division records, 1950, 1959, 1971
  • Accession No. 71-026, University of Washington, Library, Catalog Division records, 1939- 1963
  • Accession No. 82-010, University of Washington Library, Catalog Division records, 1923- 1963
  • Accession No. 91-115, University of Washington Libraries, Cataloging Division records, 1930- 1987
  • Accession No. 95-040, University of Washington, Libraries, Cataloging Division records, 1923- 1989
  • Accession No. 95-378, University of Washington, Libraries, Cataloging Division, Head records University of Washington, Libraries, Cataloging Division, Head records, 1974- 1989
  • Accession No. 95-408, University of Washington, Libraries, Cataloging Division records, 1986- 1995
  • Accession No. 96-011, University of Washington, Libraries, Cataloging Division records, 1986- 1990
  • Accession No. 00-132, University of Washington, Libraries, Cataloging Division records, 1936
  • Accession No. 01-043, University of Washington, Libraries, Monographic Services Division records, 1998
  • Accession No. 24-008, University of Washington, Libraries, Monographic Services Division records, 1977-2012
  • Accession No. 24-014, University of Washington Libraries, Cataloging and Metadata Services records, 2003-2019
  • Accession No. 24-015, University of Washington Libraries, Cataloging Policy Committee records, 1986-2016
  • Accession No. 24-055, University of Washington Libraries Cataloging Division photographs, 1972-1998
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Detailed Description of the Collection

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Subject Terms

  • University Archives/Faculty Papers (University of Washington)

Corporate Names

  • University of Washington. University Archives

Other Creators

  • Corporate Names

    • University of Washington. Libraries. Catalog Department (creator)
    • University of Washington. Libraries. Catalog Department--Archives (creator)
    • University of Washington. Libraries. Catalog Division (creator)
    • University of Washington. Libraries. Catalog Division--Archives (creator)
    • University of Washington. Libraries. Cataloging Division (creator)
    • University of Washington. Libraries. Cataloging Division--Archives (creator)
    • University of Washington. Libraries. Monographic Services Division--Archives (creator)


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