Series 5. Systems, 1965 - 2002
Series
Scope and Contents
From the Record Group:
This collection documents the activities of the Ezra Lehman Memorial Library from the time the first official library was built in 1932. The records of the library date from 1938-2024 with the bulk of materials dated 1963-2010. The records consist of minutes, correspondence, reports, architectural plans, budgets, self-studies, and statistics. They include materials from departments within the library including those that no longer exist. Each of those departments are described in detail in each series description. The record group is divided into 16 series that include Series 1 (Administration), Series 2 (Strategic Planning), Series 3 (Library Assessment), Series 4 (Reports), Series 5 (Systems), Series 6 (General Business), Series 7 (Faculty), Series 8 (Personnel), Series 9 (Archives and Special Collections), Series 10 (Technical Services), Series 11 (Access Services), Series 12 (Media Services), Series 13 (Events), Series 14 (Committees), Series 15 (Associations), and Series 16 (New Library). The contents of each series are organized alphabetically. Most records of the library are now created and stored electronically on the library S-drive.
Dates
- 1965 - 2002
Conditions Governing Access
The collection is open for research. Folders that are restricted are noted at the file level.
Extent
1.60 Linear Feet (4 archives boxes)
Language of Materials
English
Overview
The documents in this series include budgets, specifications, reports, and various other information on library systems installed for public services and online cataloging tools. This series demonstrates the technological advancements made in libraries since the later 1960s. It illustrates how those advances enabled libraries to move from multiple procedures to one integrated library system that enabled all services to be done by that one system. At the present time, there are no files in this series about Alma (the most current ILS used by Ezra Lehman Library). Alma documentation can be found on the library S-drive.
Arrangement
The series is arranged in alphabetical order.
Repository Details
Part of the Shippensburg University Archives & Special Collections Repository
Contact:
Ezra Lehman Memorial Library room 207
Shippensburg University of PA
1871 Old Main Drive
Shippensburg PA 17257
717-477-1123 x3357
specialcollections@ship.edu
Ezra Lehman Memorial Library room 207
Shippensburg University of PA
1871 Old Main Drive
Shippensburg PA 17257
717-477-1123 x3357
specialcollections@ship.edu