Brigham Young University. Department of Library Science
Dates
- Existence: 1953 - 1955
Administrative History
The Department of Library Science (1953-1955) was an instructional department in the College of Education.
The Department of Library Science was established in 1953 under the College of Education. Courses in basic library work and book care were taught to students, and library science for teachers and adminstrators. The department was abolished in 1955 and became a program in the College of Education.
Citation:
BYU organizational history, via WWW, October 14, 2013 (department in the College of Education; established in 1953 under College of Education; courses in basic library work and book care for students; courses in library science for teachers and administrators; abolished in 1955; became a program in the College of Education) https://sites.lib.byu.edu/byuorg/index.php/Brigham_Young_University._Dept._of_Library_ScienceFound in 2 Collections and/or Records:
School of Library and Information Sciences materials on the Graduate Association of Library and Information Sciences, 1954-1993
Materials include newsletters, correspondence, reports, and minutes from the Graduate Association of Library and Information Sciences. Also includes a plaque stating Brigham Young University's charter membership of the American Library Association. Dated 1954-1993.
School of Library and Information Sciences records
Contains records and information from the School of Library and Information Sciences. The materials include correspondences, minutes, reports, filmstrips, newsletters, posters, and awards. The materials pertain to faculty, students, and organizations associated with the department. Dated 1954-1993.