Keith M. Cottam papers, 1964-2016
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Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Cottam, Keith M., 1941-
- Title
- Keith M. Cottam papers
- Dates
- 1964-2016 (inclusive)19642006
- Quantity
- 2.00 cubic ft. (2 boxes) + 84.6 MB
- Collection Number
- 400047
- Summary
- Keith M. Cottam was director of the University of Wyoming (UW) Libraries from 1983-2001. Collection contains correspondence, books, and journal articles regarding Cottam's career.
- Repository
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American Heritage Center, University of Wyoming
American Heritage Center
University of Wyoming
1000 E. University Ave.
Dept. 3924
Laramie, WY
82071
Telephone: 3077663756
ahcref@uwyo.edu - Access Restrictions
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Access Restrictions
There are no access restrictions on the materials for research purposes, and the collection is open to the public.
- Languages
- English
Historical Note
Keith M. Cottam was director of the University of Wyoming (UW) Libraries from 1983-2001. Prior to his tenure at UW he was the library director at Vanderbilt University, assistant director at the University of Tennessee, and head librarian at Brigham Young University. Cottam has served on several boards for library and community projects, been active in professional library associations, and published several articles about librarianship.
Content Description
This collection contains Cottam's personal professional correspondence dating back to the beginning of his library career in 1964. Topics include job searches, writing and publishing, special projects, conferences, and general letters to and from colleagues. The collection also contains a book and journal articles written by Cottam.
Use of the Collection
Restrictions on Use
Copyright InformationThe researcher assumes full responsibility for observing all copyright, property, and libel laws as they apply.
Preferred Citation
Preferred CitationItem Description, Box Number, Folder Number, Collection Name, Collection Number, American Heritage Center, University of Wyoming.
Administrative Information
Related Materials
Related MaterialsBYU holds a Keith M. Cottam collection of Cycling Club records.
Acquisition Information
Acquisition InformationThis material was received from Keith Cottam from 2014-2016.
Processing Note
Processing InformationThe collection was processed by Jamie J. Greene in October 2016 and updated in June 2017.
Detailed Description of the Collection
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Description: Articles on bicycling by Keith Cottam, "America: The Datsun Student Travel Guide" magazinesDates: 1974-1975Container: Box 2
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Description: Articles on Higher Education by Keith Cottam, "The Graduate: A Handbook for Leaving School" magazinesDates: 1974-1975Container: Box 2
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Description: Articles on Librarianship by Keith CottamDates: 1967-199Container: Box 2
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Description: Bicycle ownership recordsDates: 2016Container: Box 2
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Description: Book: "Writer's Research Handbook: The Research Bible for Freelance Writers" by Keith M. Cottam and Robert W. PeltonDates: 1977Container: Box 2
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Description: CorrespondenceDates: 1964-2006Container: Box 1
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Description: Letters/correspondence to editors on librarianship by Keith CottamDates: 1967-1984Container: Box 2
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Description: Oral history interview of Keith Cottam, former director of Coe Library, conducted March 11, 2014 (audio MP3).Dates: March 11, 2014Container: Digital, Folder ahcdm_400047_001
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Reports, proceedings, special publications by Keith Cottam:
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Description: "Report of Ad Hoc Committee on U.L.A dues" Utah LibrariesDates: 1971Container: Box 2
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Description: "Health, Physical Education, and Recreation: A Guide to Research in the Brigham Young University Library"Dates: 1971Container: Box 2
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Description: "An Instructional Development Model for Building Bibliographic Instruction Programs" Proceedings of Southeastern Conference on Approaches to Bibliographic InstructionDates: 1978Container: Box 2
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Description: "Professional Attitudes, Productive Roles: Roads to Achievement" Reference Service: A PerspectiveDates: 1982Container: Box 2
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Description: "Intrapreneurship and Risk Taking" Leadership for Research Libraries: a Festschrift for Robert M. HayesDates: 1988Container: Box 2
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Description: "Teaching: No Greater Professional Role" Defining and Applying Effective Teaching Strategies for Library InstructionDates: 1989Container: Box 2
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Description: "The Politics of change: Wyoming on Line . . . On the Front Range" Library System Migration: Changing Automated Systems in Libraries and Information CentersDates: 1991Container: Box 2
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Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Academic librarians.
- Academic libraries.
- Librarians' writings.
- Library science.
Corporate Names
- University of Wyoming. Libraries.
