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Collection context
Summary
- Title:
- California State University, East Bay, University Libraries records
- Dates:
- 1957-2012
- Creators:
- California State University, East Bay. University Libraries
- Abstract:
- Extent:
- 24.15 cubic feet
- Language:
- Preferred citation:
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California State University, East Bay, University Libraries records. California State University, East Bay University Archives
Background
- Scope and content:
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The records of the University Libraries span the founding of the library along with the university in 1957 to its present operations on the Hayward Hills and Concord campuses. Included are records documenting the daily work of the library faculty and staff, including reports and committee meeting minutes along with materials on library exhibits and events. Also included are library publications such as newsletters, handouts, workbooks, and various instructional guides. These records include: textual documents, audio-visual materials, photographic prints, negatives, and slides, and blueprints.
- Biographical / historical:
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The library’s inception coincided with the founding of the university in 1957 and the first library director was Floyd Erickson, for whom the Special Collections Room is named. In 1966, the Friends of the Library was established. The construction of a separate library building on the Hayward Hills campus occurred from 1966 to 1971. In 1972, the current library building opened its doors. The library on the Concord campus was dedicated in 1990. The University Libraries continue to serve university communities and general public through reference, instruction, and collection development work, along with providing exhibits which relate the University Libraries’ holdings to various local, national, and international events and commemorations.
About this collection guide
- Date Prepared:
- 1957-2012
- Date Encoded:
- This finding aid was produced using Record Express for OAC5 on July 14, 2025, 2:55 p.m.
Access and use
- Restrictions:
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Collection is open for research.
- Preferred citation:
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California State University, East Bay, University Libraries records. California State University, East Bay University Archives
- Location of this collection:
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25800 Carlos Bee Blvd.Hayward, CA 94542, US
- Contact:
- (510) 885-4287