Series 16. New Library (1968), 1961 - 1973
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
- 1961 - 1973
Conditions Governing Access
The collection is open for research. Folders that are restricted are noted at the file level.
Extent
1.83 Linear Feet (5 archives boxes, 1 oversized box)
Language of Materials
English
Overview
The new library was built in 1968 and was moved from the building that is now the Huber Art Center. Several renovations inside the building have happened since it was first built. This series documents the construction of the new building and not the renovations. Those can be found in Series 6. The series documents the early development stages, the plans, the obstacles and issues along the way, and the people involved in the organization and preparation of the new building. Box 3, Folder 2a is a bound book that is not in a folder. Box 6 is oversize and contains the bound dedication book of the new library. There are no restrictions.
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