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Michael Eisenberg papers, 1936-1999

Overview of the Collection

Creator
Eisenberg, Michael
Title
Michael Eisenberg papers
Dates
1936-1999 (inclusive)
Quantity
5.12 cubic feet (4 boxes and 1 digital file)
Collection Number
6467 (Accession No. 6467-001)
Summary
Dissertation material and recorded presentations and interviews of the University of Washington Information School's founding dean
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

Open to all users.

No user access copy is available for media within this collection. Users may be able to obtain a reproduction of the media for a fee. Digital media is closed until evaluated. Contact Special Collections for more information.

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Languages
English
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Biographical Note

Michael (Mike) Eisenberg was the founding dean of the University of Washington Information School. He aided in transforming the department from only housing the library science graduate program to including an informatics undergraduate major and two graduate programs: Master of Library and Information Science and Master of Science in Information Management. Eisenberg holds the role of dean emeritus and professor where he continues to contribute to information education and research.

Beyond Eisenberg's role at the University of Washington, he was the founding director of the Information Institute of Syracuse and a professor of information studies at Syracuse University. Additionally, in 2008, Eisenberg and colleague Dr. Allison Head started working on Project Information Literacy, which conducts large-scale studies on "information-seeking behaviors, competencies, and challenges faced by early adults as they conduct research in the digital age."

[UW Information School. “Biography for Mike Eisenberg.” Accessed October 17, 2023. https://faculty.washington.edu/mbe/bio.php]

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Content Description

Eisenberg's dissertation materials in addition to video cassettes, CDs, floppy disks, hard disks, a .zip digital file, and an audio cassette containing lecture presentations and interviews.

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Use of the Collection

Restrictions on Use

Status of creator's copyrights is unknown; restrictions may exist on copying, quotation, or publication. Users are responsible for researching copyright status before use.

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Administrative Information

Arrangement

Arranged in 2 series.

  • Series 1, Dissertation Files, 1936-1988
  • Series 2, Physical Digital and Analog Materials, 1978-1999

Preservation Note

No user access copy is available for media within this collection. Users may be able to obtain a reproduction of the media for a fee. Digital media is closed until evaluated. Contact Special Collections for more information.

Acquisition Information

Michael Eisenberg (via Gabriel Chrisman), 2010-06-08

Gabriel Chrisman was graduate assistant to Eisenberg, charged with organizing his papers for transfer to Archives

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Detailed Description of the Collection

 

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Subject Terms

  • University Archives/Faculty Papers (University of Washington)

Other Creators

  • Corporate Names

    • University of Washington. University Archives
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