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Director's Files, 1905-2013

The Director's Office subgroup constitutes the largest portion of the Library record group. It is made of a Topical Files series which is divide into a number subseries reflecting the various accessions in which the records received. There is some overlap in the date coverage of the subseries and an annual Reports series.

The Director's Office Files, 1980-2013 (bulk 1998-2005) continues the series from previous accessions. Records in this series span the tenures of Richard M. Dougherty, Robert M. Warner, Don E. Riggs, William A. Gosling, and Paul Courant. However, the majority of the records originate from William A. Gosling's term as Director and Dean of the University Library. The series is divided into two sub-series: Topical Files and Budget Files.

Library (University of Michigan) records, 1837 - 2013 (majority within 1920 - 2000)
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Library (University of Michigan) records, 1837 - 2013 (majority within 1920 - 2000)

297.3 linear feet — 1 oversize volume — 1 oversize folder

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The University Library system at the University of Michigan provides information resources and services to faculty, students, staff, and the public, and is comprised of undergraduate, graduate, and subject-oriented divisional collections. The record group includes administrative files of library directors, reports, committee files, financial records, photographs, and publications.

The records of the library of the University of Michigan document the development and administration of the central library. The records include topical files, miscellaneous correspondence and reports, and business record books, 1886-1916; include files of librarians/directors/deans Theodore W. Koch, William W. Bishop, Warner G. Rice, Frederick H. Wagman, Richard Dougherty, Robert M. Warner, Don Riggs, William A. Gosling, and Paul Courant; also assorted papers of earlier librarians, Andrew Ten Brook and Raymond C. Davis.

  1. The records are organized into elleven subgroups:
  2. Assistant Director for Technical Services, 1984 - 1999
  3. Associate Director for Public Service Files, 1976 - 1998
  4. Associate Director for Technical Services, 1979 - 1986
  5. Associate Director's office, 1982 - 1989
  6. Audio - Visual Materials, 1954 - 2001
  7. Collection Development Office, 1949 - 1986
  8. Deputy Director's Office, 1980 - 1991
  9. Directors Office, 1905-2013
  10. Human Resources, 1956 - 2001
  11. Miscellaneous Records, 1837 - 1985
  12. Other Offices and Programs, 1904 - 2004
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Topical Files, 1980-2013

The Topical Files, 1980-2013 series is divided into several sub-series according to date: 1980-1998 (bulk 1989-1998); 1998/99; 1999/00; 2000/01; 2001/02; 2002-2005; and 2003-2013. Within each date range the files are organized alphabetically. A notable theme in the Topical Files sub-series is the University Library's efforts to provide new and improved library services through the creation and implementation of new technologies and information systems. Efforts like the Digital Library Initiative (DLI), and related projects, are well-documented. The records provide information on projects within the University of Michigan Library, as well as projects involving other institutions. There is also an abundance of material demonstrating the University Library's involvement with various organizations including the Committee on Institutional Cooperation (CIC), the Research Libraries Group (RLG), and the Association for College and Research Libraries (ACRL), among several others.

In: Library (University of Michigan) records, 1837 - 2013 (majority within 1920 - 2000)Director's Files, 1905-2013
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2003-2013

Topical Files that document the tenure of Paul Courant as University Librarian. Includes records of Courant's speaking engagements in the United States and abroad on issues related to large scale digitization, copyright, and the future of academic libraries. Also the University Library's participation in various professional organizations and includes internal communications and meeting materials related to library's administration.

In: Library (University of Michigan) records, 1837 - 2013 (majority within 1920 - 2000)Director's Files, 1905-2013Topical Files, 1980-2013
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