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Harold B. Lee Library

 Organization

Dates

  • Existence: 1973-

Biography

The Harold B. Lee Library (1973- ) is the library on the campus of Brigham Young University, and is responsible for providing students and the community with valuable resources for research, media projects, and personal use.

The Harold B. Lee Library was aligned with Media Services under the Assistant Academic Vice President of Brigham Young University in 1973. In that same year, the J. Reuben Clark, Jr., Library was renamed the Harold B. Lee Library. Internally, the Harold B. Lee Library is managed by the library director, who is aided by an associate university librarian and assistant university librarians, who oversee divisions of the library. Directors have included Donald K. Nelson (1973-1980), Sterling J. Albrecht (1980-2002), Randy J. Olsen (2002-2009), Julene Butler (2010-2012), Scott Duvall (interim, 2012-2013), Jennifer Paustenbaugh (2013-2019), Brian Rennick (interim, 2019-2020), and (Rick Anderson, 2020- ). The library building was expanded in 1976 and 2000, and continues to provide students and faculty access to scholarly materials.

Citation:
Its manuscripts to 1846, 1977

Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, via WWW, Apr. 13, 2009 (BYU Library)

Brigham Young University campus map, via WWW, Apr. 13, 2009 (Harold B. Lee Library; Lee Library; HBLL; originally named the J. Reuben Clark Library, but library name was changed)

Harold B. Lee Library, via WWW, Apr. 13, 2009 (library renamed in 1973)

BYU Organizationational History Project website, viewed on Dec. 2, 2011 (Harold B. Lee Library; university library at Brigham Young University; previously known as J. Reuben Clark, Jr., Library, renamed 1973; library directors: Donald K. Nelson, 1973-1980; Sterling J. Albrecht, 1980-2002; Randy J. Olsen, 2002-2009; Julene Butler, 2010- )

BYU Organizational History Project website, via WWW, Oct. 31, 2014 (Julene Butler, 2010-2012; Scott Duvall (interim), 2012-2013; Jennifer Paustenbaugh, 2013- )

E-mail from Jennifer Paustenbaugh, Nov. 22, 2019 (resigning from position, effective immediately)

Email from Wendy Duran, Sep. 1, 2020 (Rick Anderson beginning term September 2020)

Found in 223 Collections and/or Records:

Library Technician Program course outlines and final exam samples, 1986-1992

 Collection — Box 66: Series 3 [Barcode: 31197225520813], Folder: 2
Identifier: UA 1242 Series 3
Scope and Contents From the Series: Contains a variety of reports regarding the Harold B. Lee Library from 1954-2007. Materials include annual reports, analyses, and self-study reports and procedural reports from various library departments and committees. Also contains records relating to the building of the J. Reuben Clark Library in 1962 and the 1974 addition. These materials include promotional material such as overheads, audio tracks, and copies of speeches made at the dedication. Additional materials include general...
Dates: 1986-1992
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections. University Archives / Harold B. Lee Library records / Harold B. Lee Library reports and procedures

Light Projector, ca. 1940 - 1960

 Series
Identifier: MSS 3354 Series 2
Scope and Contents note

This series contains American Optical "Reviewer 500" Dilineascope slide projector, maroon/grey. Serial # 72221. Stored in wooden carrying case with maroon covering. Product details: 115 volts, 600 VC Max. Lamp Wattage 500. Made by American Optical Company, Instrument Division, Buffalo 15, New York, USA.

Dates: Other: ca. 1940 - 1960
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / Collection of office technology

Lois Barney family photographs, 2014 May 23

 Sub-Series
Identifier: MSS 8845 Series 6 Sub-Series Sub- 1
Scope and Contents

Contains digital images of photographs related to the Lois Barney family. Digitized in Escalante, Utah, on May 23, 2014.

Dates: Digitized: 2014 May 23
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / Harold B. Lee Library History in Your Attic collection / Escalante, Utah, scanning event

Lyman family photographs, 2014 May 24

 Sub-Series
Identifier: MSS 8845 Series 6 Sub-Series Sub- 5
Scope and Contents

Contains digital images of photographs related to the Lyman family. Digitized in Escalante, Utah, on May 24, 2014.

Dates: Digitized: 2014 May 24
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / Harold B. Lee Library History in Your Attic collection / Escalante, Utah, scanning event

Magnetic Tape, ca. 1980

 Series
Identifier: MSS 3354 Series 6
Scope and Contents note

This series contains Craig Cassette "2603" tape player/recorder, beige. Made by Craig Corporation, Los Angeles, California. Made in Japan.

Dates: Other: ca. 1980
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / Collection of office technology

Mark L. Grover bibliographies, 1985-1995

 Series — Carton 3: Series 2; Series 5; Series 6 [Barcode: 31197233636841]
Identifier: MSS 8257 Series 5
Scope and Contents

Contains bibliographies created by Grover. The bibliographies cover Latin America and Africa and are dated from 1985 to 1995.

Dates: 1985-1995
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / Mark L. Grover papers

Mark L. Grover correspondence, 1980-2004

 Series — Carton 1: Series 1; Series 2 [Barcode: 31197233636825]
Identifier: MSS 8257 Series 1
Scope and Contents

Contains correspondence between Grover and the book dealers that he worked with. Also includes correspondence with colleagues. Materials date from 1980 to 2004.

Dates: 1980-2004
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / Mark L. Grover papers

Mark L. Grover papers on collection development, 1975-2002

 Series — Carton 2: Series 2; Series 3; Series 4 [Barcode: 31197233636833]
Identifier: MSS 8257 Series 4
Scope and Contents

Contains papers on collection development prepared by Grover related to Latin American and Africa. Included are evalations of the library's collections, recommendations for improving the collections, and correspondence with dealers. Materials are dated from 1975 to 2002.

Dates: 1975-2002
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / Mark L. Grover papers

Mark L. Grover papers on projects and committee service, 1976-2013

 Series — Carton 3: Series 2; Series 5; Series 6 [Barcode: 31197233636841]
Identifier: MSS 8257 Series 6
Scope and Contents

Contains papers on project and committees on which Grover served. Includes information on the Chiapas cataloging project, the Latin American Studies committee, the American Research Libraries project, the Brazil Mentoring project, and the African Studies committee. Materials date from 1976 to 2013.

Dates: 1976-2013
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / Mark L. Grover papers

Mark L. Grover papers on rank advancement, 1978-1987

 Series — Carton 2: Series 2; Series 3; Series 4 [Barcode: 31197233636833]
Identifier: MSS 8257 Series 3
Scope and Contents

Contains files relating to Grover's applications for rank advancement. Materials document Grover's librarianship, citizenship, and creative works at the Harold B. Lee Library and are dated from 1978 to 1987.

Dates: 1978-1987
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / Mark L. Grover papers

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