Library. College Library. Administrative files. 1946-1994.

Finding aid prepared by University Archives staff, 1990 Oct 08; finding aid revised by Katharine A. Lawrie, 2013 Sep; machine-readable finding aid created by Katharine A. Lawrie, 2013 Sep.
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Title: Library. College Library. Administrative files.
Identifier/Call Number: University Archives Record Series 404
Contributing Institution: UCLA Library Special Collections
Language of Material: English
Physical Description: 9.6 linear ft. (24 boxes)
Date: 1946-1994
Abstract: Record Series 404 contains administrative files of UCLA's College Libray (also known as Powell Library) generated between 1946-1994. Files regard such topics as Powell Library renovation, the temporary Towell building, tours, personnel, committees, policies, exhibits, communication with patrons, and programs.
Creator: Library. College Library.

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Preferred Citation

[Identification of item], Library. College Library. Administrative files (University Archives Record Series 404). UCLA Library Special Collections, University Archives.

Scope and Content

Record Series 404 contains administrative files of UCLA's College Libray (also known as Powell Library) generated between 1946-1994. Files regard such topics as Powell Library renovation, the temporary Towell building, tours, personnel, committees, policies, exhibits, communication with patrons, and programs.
This is an active record series; additional University records are expected to be added.

Box 1, Folder 1

Book fund policy. 1954-1958.

Box 1, Folder 2

Budget. 1948-1958.

Box 1, Folder 3

Circulation statistics. 1956-1958.

Box 1, Folder 4

College Library - construction and repair. 1958.

Box 1, Folder 5

College Library - construction and repair. 1950-1957.

Box 1, Folder 6

Correspondence. 1946-1958.

Box 1, Folder 7

Dormitory libraries. 1950-1953.

Box 1, Folder 8

Equipment and furniture. 1948-1958.

Box 1, Folder 9

Extension division books. 1958.

Box 1, Folder 10

Summer inventory. 1950-1954.

Box 2, Folder 1

Library handbooks. 1958.

Box 2, Folder 2

Locker combination slips. n.d.

Box 2, Folder 3

Memoranda to head of reference. 1957.

Box 2, Folder 4

Miscellaneous. n.d.

Box 2, Folder 5

Purchase lists. 1957-1959.

Box 2, Folder 6

Reading program - students. 1958.

Box 2, Folder 7

Rexo masters. n.d.

Box 2, Folder 8

Seminar notes. 1947-1957.

Box 2, Folder 9

Student library committee. 1955-1958.

Box 2, Folder 10

Tours of the library. 1950-1951.

Box 3, Folder 1

Tours of the library. 1952-1955.

Box 3, Folder 2

Tours of the library. 1955-1958.

Box 3, Folder 3

Tours - itinerary and timetable for tours. n.d.

Box 3, Folder 4

Undergraduate library - building. n.d.

Box 3, Folder 5

Undergraduate library personnel description. 1953.

Box 3, Folder 6

Undergraduate library (place in the university). 1953-1956.

Box 4, Folder 1

Library Arrowhead retreat. 1979 Oct.

Box 4, Folder 2

UCLA planning for the 80s.

Box 4, Folder 3

MCLS Infor 390 (Ed/Psych newsletter).

Box 4, Folder 4

CCLI newsletter.

Box 4, Folder 5

Emergency procedures.

Box 4, Folder 6

Facilities and building maintenance.

Box 4, Folder 7

Energy conservation. 1980-1981.

Box 4, Folder 8

Powell library photographs of interior. 1980.

Box 5, Folder 1

Public relations.

Box 5, Folder 2

Supplies.

Box 5, Folder 3

Staff and employee relations.

Box 5, Folder 4

Library organization.

Box 5, Folder 5

Audio visual center.

Box 5, Folder 6

Task force.

Box 5, Folder 7

Exhibits.

Box 5, Folder 8

Committees (academic status ... task group on personnel management).

Box 6, Folder 1

Music in the rotunda. 1966-1989.

Box 6, Folder 2

Reference files.

Box 6, Folder 3

Collection development.

Box 7, Folder 1

English reading room. 1982-1991.

Box 7, Folder 2

Executive review. 1980.

Box 7, Folder 3

Library assistant serials report. 1978-1981.

Box 7, Folder 4

Lending coad report. 1977-1985.

Box 7, Folder 5

Reserves report. 1980.

Box 8, Folder 1

Workbook pre-1981 budget.

Box 8, Folder 2

Workbook 1982 ledgers. 1980-1982.

Box 8, Folder 3

Workbook requests.

Box 8, Folder 4

Music in the rotunda. 1977-1991.

Box 9, Folder 1

Policies - building use.

Box 9, Folder 2

Policies - student assistants.

Box 9, Folder 3

Policies - section heads hiring.

Box 9, Folder 4

Policies - signs.

Box 9, Folder 5

UC library policy task force.

Box 9, Folder 6

Anti-riot legislation and UCLA library policy.

Box 9, Folder 7

Merit increases.

Box 9, Folder 8

Circulation and lecture notes.

Box 9, Folder 9

Stack annex.

Box 9, Folder 10

Library assistant IV notes.

Box 9, Folder 11

Reference and bibliographic instruction. 1979-1982.

Box 9, Folder 12

Academic library frontiers conference at Lake Arrowhead. 1981 Dec.

Box 9, Folder 13

UCLA librarian's directory of instructional resources. 1984 Jul.

Box 9, Folder 14

College library advanced group. 1977-1979.

Box 9, Folder 15

AUL for personnel search committee.

Box 10, Folder 1

Bibliographic instruction form. 1983.

Box 10, Folder 2

Community college transfer program. 1986.

Box 10, Folder 3

Community service teaching assistant training program. 1979-1981.

Box 10, Folder 4

Division of library automation (Melvyl). 1981-1985.

Box 10, Folder 5

Mynd of Melvyl and DLA bulletin.

Box 10, Folder 6

Graduate enrollment trends. 1981.

Box 10, Folder 7

Melvyl. 1983-1987.

Box 10, Folder 8

Online database searching. 1981-1986.

Box 10, Folder 9

Reserve needs. 1983.

Box 10, Folder 10

Subject A correspondence. 1980-1981.

Box 10, Folder 11

Wylbur from perspective. 1981 Apr.

Box 10, Folder 12

Outline of guide to college library.

Box 10, Folder 13

College library guide to temporary building (Towell).

Box 10, Folder 14

College library guides.

Box 11, Folder 1

Building correspondence. 1960-1963.

Box 11, Folder 2

Open stacks.

Box 11, Folder 3

University research library.

Box 11, Folder 4

Physical plant.

Box 11, Folder 5

Library schedule.

Box 11, Folder 6

North campus move.

Box 11, Folder 7

East wing.

Box 11, Folder 8

Reading room and lockers.

Box 11, Folder 9

Reader stations.

Box 11, Folder 10

Smoking.

Box 11, Folder 11

Furniture lists.

Box 11, Folder 12

College library suggestion board and comments. 1971 Mar-Sep.

Box 12, Folder 1

College library suggestion board and comments. 1971 Oct-1972 Sep.

Box 12, Folder 2

College library suggestion board and comments. 1972 Sep-1973 Aug.

Box 13, Folder 1

Comments. 1973-1975.

Box 13, Folder 2

College library newsletter (vol. 1 no. 1 and 3). 1991; 1992.

Box 14, Folder 1

Revolution in print: the press in France 1775-1800. Edited by Robert Darnton and Daniel Roche. 1989.

Box 14, Folder 2

French revolution: a UCLA bicentennial program. 1988.

Box 14, Folder 3

Maps and the Columbian encounter. Exhibit brochures and slides. n.d.

Box 14, Folder 4

Revolution in print: France 1789. National touring exhibit. 1989.

Box 14, Folder 5

Revolution in print: France 1789. Correspondence. 1989.

Box 14, Folder 6

Towell cloth calendar. 1993.

Box 15, Folder 1

Architects and urbanism. Article about Towell. 1993 May.

Box 15, Folder 2

Architectural record. Article about Towell. 1993 Mar.

Box 15, Folder 3

College library miscellaneous information brochures and handouts. n.d.

Box 15, Folder 4

Miscellaneous masters of publications brochures and handouts. n.d.

Box 15, Folder 5

Powell building changes. 1994.

Box 16, Folder 1

Maps and the Columbian encounter. VHS tape. 199_?.

Box 16, Folder 2

American library association. Revolution in print. VHS tape. 1989.

Box 16, Folder 3

Revolution in print. Exhibit dub VHS tape. 1989.

Box 16, Folder 4

American library association. New worlds ancient texts. VHS tape. 1992.

Box 16, Folder 5

American library association. New worlds ancient texts. Site support notebook. 1992.

Box 16, Folder 6

American library association. New worlds ancient texts. Miscellaneous. 1992.

Box 17, Folder 1

LAUC research grant proposal. 1985-1987.

Box 17, Folder 2

English 3 instructional video equipment requests. 1986-1988.

Box 17, Folder 3

Undergraduate task force report drafts. 1979.

Box 17, Folder 4

Undergraduate task force interviews. 1979.

Box 17, Folder 5

Task force on library service to undergraduates. 1979.

Box 17, Folder 6

Northwest campus quality of life task force. 1990-1991.

Box 18, Folder 1

Undergraduate library use focus group and questionnaire. 199_?.

Box 18, Folder 2

Towell - general. 1992-1993.

Box 18, Folder 3

Towell - miscellaneous correspondence. 1990-1992.

Box 18, Folder 4

Towell - equipment installation. 1992.

Box 18, Folder 5

Towell - reported facilities problems. 1992.

Box 18, Folder 6

Towell - current. 1991-1993.

Box 19

Powell library renovation. 1991.

Box 20

Powell library: blueprints. n.d.

Box 20

Powell library: Welcome to Powell Library sign. n.d.

Box 20

Towell architectural award. 1992.

Box 21

Powell Library Staging Facility - project drawings. 1991.

Box 21

Powell Library Seismic Renovation - project drawing sets A2, A12, E4, and E5. 1992-1993.

Box 21

Powell Library Seismic Renovation - project drawing sets - large. 1992.

Scope and Contents note

Includes existing analysis, survey plans, survey, plans, and other architectural drawings.
Box 22

Powell Library Open House banner. c. early 1990's.

Scope and Contents note

Yellow vinyl banner with blue lettering. Banner measures 4 feet tall, 19.5 feet long; was meant to be seen from a distance. Banner reads in entirety: Powell Library [line break] Commencement Open House [line break] Saturday, June 17 and Sunday, June 18 - 11am-3pm.
Box 23, Folders 1-3

Clues. 1980-1981.

Scope and Content

Boxes 23-24 contain the "Clues" notebooks of College Librarian and Rare Books Librarian James Davis. The handwritten questions and comments regarding both general and UCLA-specific library issues were submitted to Davis. Responses were posted to a publicly viewable bulletin board in College (Powell) Library. Prior to this set up, such notes were part of the “Notes in the Stalls” program of posting notes in College Library restroom stalls.
Box 23, Folders 4-6

Clues. 1981-1983.

Box 24, Folder 1

Clues. 1983.

Box 24, Folder 2

Clues. 1984.

Box 24, Folder 3

Clues. 1985.

Box 24, Folder 4

Clues. 1987.