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Brigham Young University. School of Library and Information Sciences

 Organization

Dates

  • Existence: 1976 - 1993

Administrative History

The School of Library and Information Sciences (1976-1993) was a graduate program at Brigham Young University.

The School of Library and Information Sciences was established by Brigham Young University in 1976. Organized with the intent to better train librarians for the university, the school educated students so that they could use their abilities for better efficiency areas such as learning resource centers, instructional media centers, libraries, and information centers. In 1993, the school was closed by the university.

Citation:
Its Occasional research paper, no. 1 (ser.) Marchant, M. P. SPSS as a library ... 1977: t.p. (School of Library and Information Sciences, Brigham Young University)

BYU Organizational History Project, via WWW, October 14, 2013 (graduate program at Brigham Young University; established in 1976; previously known as Graduate Department of Library and Information Sciences; organized to better train librarians for the university; under direction of College of Humanities, 1982-1993; educated students to use abilities for better efficiency; learning resource centers; instructional media centers; libraries; information centers; directors, Maurice P. Marchant (1977-1983) and Nathan M. Smith (1983-1988); closed by the university in 1993) https://sites.lib.byu.edu/byuorg/index.php/Brigham_Young_University._School_of_Library_and_Information_Sciences

Found in 17 Collections and/or Records:

Graduate School records on School of Library and Information Sciences, 1972-1981

 Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: UA 1141 Series 4
Scope and Contents

Materials focus on the Graduate Studies relationship with the School of Library and Information Sciences from 1972 to 1981. Materials include reports about the programs goals, statistics, budget and personnel of the program. Materials focus on the development of the program and includes correspondence from 1975 to 1980.

Dates: 1972-1981

Marsha D. Broadway professional papers, 1985-2011

 Series — Box 1: Series 1; Series 2; Series 3; Series 4 [Barcode: 31197233258687], Folder: 1-10
Identifier: MSS 7964 Series 1
Scope and Contents

Contains the professional papers collected by Marsha D. Broadway, including a copy of the devotional address she gave in May 2006, her curriculum vitae and final job description from 2011, and several files pertaining to the School of Library and Information Sciences (SLIS). The SLIS records include course and rank advancement information, as well as information about the closure of the school in 1993, 1985-2001.

Dates: 1985-2011

Victor W. Purdy papers

 Collection
Identifier: MSS 8107
Scope and Contents

Contains materials from Victor Purdy's time at Brigham Young University. This includes class records, course syllabi, and student assignments, as well as minutes from various committees within the School of Library and Information Sciences, Purdy's own research on Pueblo Indians, and biblographic files. These materials date from 1959 to 1993.

Dates: 1959-1993

School of Library and Information Sciences audio-visual materials, approximately 1954-1993

 Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: UA 1105 Series 10
Scope and Contents

Materials include audio-visual materials from the School of Library and Information Sciences. Includes filmstrips and posters. Dated approximately 1954-1993.

Dates: approximately 1954-1993

School of Library and Information Sciences cartoon posters, approximately 1975-1993

 Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: UA 1105 Series 11
Scope and Contents

Materials include cartoon posters from the School of Library and Information Sciences. Dated approximately 1975-1993.

Dates: approximately 1975-1993

School of Library and Information Sciences collection of Dorothy M. Shields papers, 1975-1993

 Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: UA 1105 Series 7
Scope and Contents

Materials include papers from Dorothy M. Shields, who was a director of the School of Library and Information Sciences. The materials include reports and committee minutes. Dated 1975-1993.

Dates: 1975-1993

School of Library and Information Sciences collection of Maurice P. Marchant papers, 1962-1993

 Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: UA 1105 Series 6
Scope and Contents

Materials include papers from Maurice P. Marchant, who was a professor and director of the School of Library and Information Sciences. Includes correspondence and reports. Dated 1962-1993.

Dates: 1962-1993

School of Library and Information Sciences collection of Nathan M. Smith papers, 1975-1990

 Series — Box 55: Series 8 [Barcode: 31197230211333]
Identifier: UA 1105 Series 8
Scope and Contents

Materials include papers from Nathan M. Smith, who was a director of the School of Library and Information Sciences. The materials include correspondence and minutes. Dated 1975-1990.

Dates: 1975-1990

School of Library and Information Sciences course materials, 1975-1993

 Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: UA 1105 Series 3
Scope and Contents

Materials include course records from the School of Library and Information Sciences. Includes syllabi and notes. Dated 1975-1993.

Dates: 1975-1993

School of Library and Information Sciences department event records, 1974-1992

 Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: UA 1105 Series 9
Scope and Contents

Materials include records of department special events from the School of Library and Information Sciences. Includes awards and reports which pertain to retirements and the 25th anniversary of the department. Dated 1974-1992.

Dates: 1974-1992