John V. Richardson papers, 1949-2013

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Summary

Creators:
Richardson, John V., 1949-
Abstract:
John V. Richardson (b.1949) is a professor of Library and Information Science at UCLA (1979- ). In 2013, he was awarded emeritus status in recognition of his long and accomplished career. This collection, spanning 1949 – 2013, focuses on Richardson’s research and writings on the history of librarianship, information policy, international librarianship, information retrieval systems, and government documents. Also included are Richardson’s course notes and syllabi from UCLA, correspondences with various leaders in library education, and documentation of events and conferences attended.
Extent:
36.0 linear feet (74 boxes, 3 shoe boxes, 1 oversize flat box)
Language:
and Materials are primarily in English, some materials in Russian.
Preferred citation:

[Identification of item], John V. Richardson Papers (Collection 586). UCLA Library Special Collections, Charles E. Young Research Library, University of California, Los Angeles.

Background

Scope and content:

This collection consists of materials related to the teaching career and professional scholarship of professor of library and information science, John Richardson. The papers include research notes, drafts and final copies of manuscripts, correspondence, facsimiles, photographs, microfilm and digital media. Note that Series 3 contains a small amount of documents about his early life and academic pursuits.

Biographical / historical:

John V. Richardson is a professor at UCLA’s Graduate School of Library and Information Science. Born in Columbus, Ohio in 1949, Richardson received his Ph.D. from Indiana University in 1978. He began teaching at UCLA in August 1978. His scholarly research focuses on international librarianship, library science education, and government documents. Richardson held the position of editor for The Library Quarterly between the years 1995 and 2003. Between 2002 and 2007 he served as Associate Dean in UCLA’s Graduate Division. In 2013, he was awarded emeritus status in recognition of his long and accomplished career. Richardson has traveled around the world to advocate for the advancement of library and information science education. He currently resides in Inglewood with his wife Nancy.

Acquisition information:
Gift of John Richardson, 1999 through 2015.
Processing information:

Processed by Caitlin Denny in 2015 in the Center for Primary Research and Training (CFPRT), supervised by Jillian Cuellar. Processing of this collection was generously supported by John Richardson.

Arrangement:

This collection has been arranged in the following series:

  • Series 1: Teaching & University Affairs, 1961 - 2009
  • Subseries 1.1: UCLA, 1963 - 2009
  • Subseries 1.2: Other Institutions, 1961 - 2006
  • Series 2: Professional Scholarship, 1960 - 2012
  • Subseries 2.1: Manuscripts & Research, 1960 - 2012
  • Subseries 2.2: Recognition & Organizations, 1961 - 2010
  • Series 3: Personal Life, 1949 - 2011

This collection has been arranged in three series, two of which have been further arranged into subseries. The contents of each series and subseries are arranged alphabetically by subject, except for Series 3 which has maintained its original order.

Physical / technical requirements:

COLLECTION CONTAINS AUDIOVISUAL MATERIALS: Audiovisual materials in this collection require the production of reference surrogates. To access audiovisual materials you must notify the reference desk in advance of your visit.

COLLECTION CONTAINS DIGITAL MATERIALS: Special equipment or further processing may be required for viewing. To access digital materials you must notify the UCLA Library Special Collections Reference Desk in advance of your visit.

Physical location:
Stored off-site at SRLF. Advance notice is required for access to the collection. Please contact the UCLA Library Special Collections Reference Desk for paging information.
Rules or conventions:
Describing Archives: A Content Standard

Access and use

Restrictions:

COLLECTION STORED OFF-SITE AT SRLF: Open for research. Advance notice required for access. Contact the UCLA Library Special Collections Reference Desk for paging information.

Terms of access:

Property rights to the physical object belong to the UCLA Library Special Collections. Literary rights, including copyright, are retained by the creators and their heirs. It is the responsibility of the researcher to determine who holds the copyright and pursue the copyright owner or his or her heir for permission to publish where The UC Regents do not hold the copyright.

Preferred citation:

[Identification of item], John V. Richardson Papers (Collection 586). UCLA Library Special Collections, Charles E. Young Research Library, University of California, Los Angeles.

Location of this collection:
A1713 Charles E. Young Research Library
Box 951575
Los Angeles, CA 90095-1575, US
Contact:
(310) 825-4988
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