Library. Technical Services Department. Administrative files.
1946-1989.
Finding aid prepared by University Archives staff, 1992 November; finding aid revised by Katharine A. Lawrie, 2013 July; machine-readable
finding aid created by Katharine A. Lawrie, 2013 July.
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©1992 November
Title: Library. Technical Services Department. Administrative files.
Identifier/Call Number: University Archives Record Series 497
Contributing Institution:
UCLA Library Special Collections
Language of Material:
English
Physical Description:
2.8 linear ft.
(7 boxes)
Date: 1946-1989
Abstract: Record Series 497 contains the administrative files of the UCLA Library Technical Services Department.
Creator:
University of California, Los Angeles. Library. Technical Services Department.
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[Identification of item], Library. Technical Services Department. Administrative files (University Archives Record Series
497). UCLA Library Special Collections, University Archives.
Scope and Content
Record Series 497 contains the administrative files of the UCLA Library Technical Services Department. Files regard acquisitions;
cataloging; procedures; policies/codes; library support of academic programs; library automation; branch libraries; facilities
and equipment; Senate Library Committee; technical processes; reorganization; student employees; and other operational and
administrative functions. Materials include correspondence, reports, drafts of reports, meeting minutes, newsletters, and
invoices.
This is an inactive record series; no additional University records are expected to be added.
UCLA Catalog Record ID
Box 1, Folder 1
Acquisitions Policy.
1946-1962.
Scope and Contents note
Contains general codes, policies, and related materials regarding acquisitions, as well as specific codes, policies, and materials
relating to acquisitions of materials in the fields of Chinese sciences, religion, Italian manuscripts, law, Los Angeles history,
medieval studies, Yugoslavian materials, and xeroxed copies of books.
Box 1, Folder 2
Air Conditioning.
1964-1974.
Scope and Contents note
Regarding problems with air conditioning in URL (University Research Library, renamed the Charles E. Young Research Library,
known as YRL, in 1998).
Box 1, Folder 3
American Indian Culture Center Library.
1973.
Scope and Contents note
Regarding the handling of invoices.
Box 1, Folder 4
American Library Association.
1973-1974.
Box 1, Folder 5
Architecture and Urban Planning Library.
1966-1972.
Box 1, Folder 7
Asian American Studies.
1970.
Box 1, Folder 8
Automation.
1966-1970.
Scope and Contents note
Regarding the automation/mechanization of library processes.
Box 1, Folder 9
Book Trade information.
1965; 1969.
Box 1, Folder 10
Cary Fund.
1966-1969.
Scope and Contents note
Regarding the Thomas Gill Cary fund for "books ... in the field of the application of psychology to engineering."
Box 1, Folder 11
CatSup (catalog supplement?) and new book shelf procedures.
1979.
Box 1, Folder 12
Caughey Foundation.
1968.
Box 1, Folder 13
Census of India.
1966.
Scope and Contents note
Regarding the acquisition of the Census of India.
Box 1, Folder 14
Center for Research Libraries.
1966-1974.
Box 2, Folder 1
Clark Library.
1955-1966.
Box 2, Folder 2
Collection description.
1965-1970.
Box 2, Folder 3
Collection - Near Eastern.
1970-1971.
Scope and Contents note
Regarding additions to the Near Eastern Collection.
Box 2, Folder 4
Collection - Slavic.
1965-1967.
Scope and Contents note
Regarding additions to the Slavic Collection.
Box 2, Folder 5
Comparative Literature.
1969-1970.
Scope and Contents note
Regarding library support of a proposed program in comparative literature.
Box 2, Folder 6
Comprehensive Employment and Training Act.
1977-1980.
Scope and Contents note
Regarding placement of disabled employees under the Comprehensive Employment and Training Act (CITA) Program.
Box 2, Folder 8
Cut off dates.
1977-1980.
Scope and Contents note
Regarding deadlines for receipt of book orders.
Box 2, Folder 9
Disposition of Library Records reports.
1967-1981.
Box 2, Folder 11
Education/Psychology Library.
1970-1972.
Box 2, Folder 12
Equipment.
1953-1986.
Scope and Contents note
Regarding purchasing and disposition of library equipment.
Box 2, Folder 13
Exotic Language.
1968.
Scope and Contents note
Regarding the cataloging of materials in languages such as Sanskrit, Thai, and Armenian.
Box 2, Folder 14
Faculty book advance.
1969-1972.
Scope and Contents note
Regarding the assistance of traveling faculty in the acquisition of books.
Box 2, Folder 16
Finno-Ugrian.
1965-1968.
Scope and Contents note
Regarding the cataloging of Finnish and Hungarian materials.
Box 2, Folder 17
Theodore Front.
1966-1976.
Scope and Contents note
Includes correspondence with Theodore Front of Theodore Front Musical Literature regarding blanket purchase orders on behalf
of the UCLA Music Library.
Box 2, Folder 18
Grants.
1982.
Scope and Contents note
Regarding grant applications.
Box 2, Folder 19
Importation License - China.
1954-1972.
Box 2, Folder 20
Importation License - Cuba.
1962-1988.
Box 2, Folder 21
Importation License - North Vietnam.
1972-1987.
Box 3, Folder 1
Initials-list of TSD (Technical Services Department) staff.
1984.
Box 3, Folder 3
Lademann Report.
1967.
Scope and Contents note
Regarding UCLA Library system Employee Relations Study by R.J. Lademann.
Box 3, Folder 4
Latin America.
1967-1971.
Scope and Contents note
Regarding the acquisition and cataloging of Latin American materials.
Box 3, Folder 6
Library of Congress.
1972-1981.
Box 3, Folder 7
Library support of proposed programs.
1970-1971.
Box 3, Folder 10
Mennevee Collection.
1967.
Box 3, Folder 11
Music Library.
1955-1974.
Box 3, Folder 12
National Program for Acquisitions and Cataloging.
1966-1978.
Box 3, Folder 14
Petty Cash Fund.
1969-1970.
Box 4, Folder 2
Public Affairs Service.
1969-1970.
Box 4, Folder 3
Public Employment Program (PEP).
1972.
Scope and Contents note
Regarding guidelines for supervisors.
Box 4, Folder 4
Punched card procedures.
1952-1964.
Box 4, Folders 5-6
Questionnaires.
1955-1979.
Scope and Contents note
Includes questionnaires regarding various aspects of cataloging and related correspondence.
Box 4, Folder 7
Reference.
1953-1969.
Scope and Contents note
Regarding reference services within the UCLA Library.
Box 4, Folder 8
Reorganization.
1968-1970.
Box 4, Folder 9
Reorganization proposals - Technical Services Department.
1971-1973.
Box 5, Folder 1
Research Library furniture list.
1959-1965.
Box 5, Folder 2
Bertram Rota Booksellers.
1962-1983.
Scope and Contents note
Regarding blanket purchase orders.
Box 5, Folders 3-4
Senate Library Committee.
1960-1970.
Box 5, Folder 5
Scandinavian.
1961-1970.
Scope and Contents note
Regarding the classification of Scandinavian materials and library support for a graduate program in Scandinavian.
Box 5, Folder 6
Senate Library Committee - Binding Subcommittee.
1965.
Box 6, Folder 1
Senate Library Committee - replies to questionnaire.
1966-1975.
Box 6, Folder 2
Senate Committee on Research - purchases made on grant #2499.
1968.
Box 6, Folder 3
Statistical survey of units.
1979.
Box 6, Folder 4
Supplies and equipment budget requests.
1965-1989.
Box 6, Folder 5
Task Force report - in-process and in-arrears count.
1970-1974.
Box 6, Folder 6
Technical Services Information Bulletin.
1980-1982.
Box 6, Folder 7
Telegrams - desk fax.
n.d.
Scope and Contents note
Regarding the use and potential removal of a fax machine the UCLA Library Acquisitions Department.
Box 6, Folder 8
Thailand.
1966-1970.
Scope and Contents note
Regarding the cataloging of Thai materials.
Box 6, Folder 10
Travel.
1966-1970.
Scope and Contents note
Regarding funding of staff travel for such reasons as conferences, meetings, workshops.
Box 6, Folder 11
University of California.
1974-1979.
Scope and Contents note
Regarding publications and services of the system-wide university.
Box 6, Folder 12
University-Wide Library Automation Program (ULAP).
1976-1977.
Box 6, Folder 13
Upward Bound Students.
1972-1979.
Scope and Contents note
Regarding student employees participating in the Upward Bound Program (a pre-college preparatory program for high school students
from low-income families).
Box 6, Folder 14
Westwood Book Store - College Library.
1963-1977.
Scope and Contents note
Regarding blanket purchase orders.
Box 6, Folders 15-16
Work Study.
1965-1978.
Scope and Contents note
Regarding work study students.
Box 7, Folders 1-3
Technical processes.
1965-1972.
Box 7, Folder 4
Binding Economy Project.
1973-1974.