University of California, Los Angeles. Library. Administrative files of James R. Cox UARC.0578
Finding aid prepared by University Archives staff, 1996; further revisions by Katharine A. Lawrie, 2014; further revisions
by Lori Dedeyan, 2019.
UCLA Library Special Collections
Online finding aid last updated 2019 December 11.
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Contributing Institution:
UCLA Library Special Collections
Title: University of California, Library. Administrative files of James R. Cox
Identifier/Call Number: UARC.0578
Physical Description:
2 Linear Feet
(5 boxes)
Date (inclusive): 1957-1976
Abstract: Record Series 578 contains the administrative files of James R. Cox, generated during his time at the libraries of the University
of California, Los Angeles.
Physical Location: Stored off-site. All requests to access special collections material must be made in advance using the request button located
on this page.
Language of Material: English
Conditions Governing Access
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Preferred Citation
[Identification of item], University of California, Los Angeles. Library. Administrative files of James R. Cox (University
Archives Record Series 578). UCLA Library Special Collections, University Archives, University of California, Los Angeles.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Transferred by the Library Administrative Office, 1982.
Processing Information
Processed by University Archives staff, 1996; further processing by Katharine A. Lawrie, 2014. Further processing and deaccessions
of non-permanent material by Julianna Jenkins, 2019. Description revised and enhanced by Lori Dedeyan, 2019.
UCLA Catalog Record ID
Administrative/ Biographical History
James R. Cox was born January 5, 1926 in Fresno, CA. Cox earned his Bachelor of Arts in political science at Stanford in 1949
and his Master of Library Science at UC Berkeley in 1954. He began working at the UCLA library in 1954, serving in gifts and
exchange, as head of the Geology Library, Head of Circulation (1960-1977), Acting Associate University Librarian for Public
Services (1977-1979), and Assistant to the University Librarian (1979-1983). While at UCLA, Cox compiled and donated Albright
library bibliography. In 1983, Cox became University Librarian at Griffith University, Brisbane, Australia.
Scope and Content
Record Series 578 contains the administrative files of James R. Cox, generated during his time at the libraries of the University
of California, Los Angeles. Files include correspondence, manuals, studies, reports, surveys, budget requests, meeting minutes,
statistics, data, notes, drafts, and other administrative papers regarding the operation of the libraries.
Subjects and Indexing Terms
Academic libraries -- Administration
University of California, Los Angeles. Library -- Archives
box 1, folder 1-2
Annual Reports, Circulation
1962-1967
box 1, folder 3
Branch Libraries
1958-1964
box 1, folder 4
Educational Psychology (Ed Psych) Move
1965
box 1, folder 5
Faculty Correspondence Readers' Service
1958-1959
box 1, folder 6
Library Committee Minutes
1957-1961; 1964
box 1, folder 7
North Campus Library Unit 2
1963-1971
box 1, folder 8
Special Libraries Conference
1958-1961
box 1, folder 9
Theater Arts Dispersal
1967
box 1, folder 10
UC Library School -Alumni Relations Committee
1958
box 3, folder 1
Library Advisory Committee
1969-1971
box 3, folder 3-5
Syllabi, School of Library Service
1960-1961
box 3, folder 6
Technical Processes Committee
1969-1971
box 4, folder 1-2
Correspondence Fiscal Year
1973-1975
box 4, folder 3
Monthly Statistics
1975-1975
box 4, folder 4
William Emboden-Da Vinci-Belt 80th Birthday
1973
box 5, folder 1-2
Correspondence Fiscal Year
1975-1976
box 5, folder 3
38 Hour Work Week Recommendations
1965-1968
