McConnell Library Records
RU 3.3

Summary Information

Repository
McConnell Library Archives and Special Collections
Title
McConnell Library Records
ID
RU 3.3
Date [inclusive]
1930-1991
Extent
19.0 Linear feet
Physical Description
Contains reports, papers, and other documents.
Location
Located in locked compact shelving, level 1.
Language
English
Abstract
McConnell Library Records contains documents and papers related to the adminstration, collections, and other matters related to McConnell Library.

Preferred Citation

[Identification of item], McConnell Library Records, Radford University Archives, McConnell Library, Radford University, Radford, VA.

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Administrative Information

Publication Information

McConnell Library Archives and Special Collections

McConnell Library
PO Box 6881
Radford, Virginia
540-831-5692
archives@radford.edu

Restrictions to access

An appointment for research is required. The collection is open for research. No interlibrary loan.

Accruals note.

Additional accruals are expected and ongoing.

Processing Note

Processing and finding aid by Gene Hyde, Caitlin Johns, and Amanda Altice, 2010-11. Additional processing by Sarah Theibert, February 2013, and Andy Bristol Summer 2013.

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Collection Inventory

McConnell Library Memorandums, Assorted Library Papers, Library Committee Minutes 

Folder 1: Memorandum- Ed Huber, 1981-1987 

Folder 2: Memorandum, David Moore, VP for Academic Affairs 1975-1984 

Folder 3: Memorandum, David Moore VP for Academic affairs, 1972-89 

Folder 4: Memorandum, Thomas Mullis, President General Faculty 1981-87 

Folder 5: Memorandum, Thomas Mullis, President, General Faculty, 1989-1991 

Folder 6: Memorandom, Thomas Mullis, President General Faculty 1990-1991 

Folder 7: Memorandum, Charles Owens VP for Academic Affairs 1989-91 

Folder 8: Memorandum, Larry Pollard 1978-86 

Folder 9: Memorandum- Robert Turner 1985-87 

Folder 10: Assorted Library Papers 

Folder 11: Assorted Library Papers 

Folder 12: Assorted Library Papers 

Folder 13: Assorted Library Papers 

Folder 14: Assorted papers 

Folder 15: Proposal for Library Instructional Program, Draft, 1985 

Folder 16: "Standards for College Libraries" 1985-86 

Folder 17: Library Annual Report (1986-86) Materials selection policy (1984-95) 

Folder 18: Automation Committee Meeting Minutes 

Folder 19: Collection Development Committee Minutes 

Folder 20: Library Personnel Committee Minutes 

Folder 21: Radford College Faculty Committees, 1970,1971 

Bound Register - John Preston McConnell Library - 1932-1968 

McConnell Library -Box 1- Public Relation Files & Printed Columns 1960 - 2004 

Folder 1: Misc. Documents - 1960 - Unknown 

Folder 2: Newspaper Clippings 1963 - 1965, 1991 

Folder 3: Pierrett Catier-Huber's Scrapbook Clippings (Original) - 1972 - 1988 

Folder 4: "Rural Regions" Conference - 1976 

Folder 5: Student Library Guides & Theatre Bills - 1976 - 2004 

Folder 6: Photographs of Library Workers - May 1992 

Folder 7: Dedication of Library Addition - 1994 

Folder 8: "A Walking Historical Tour" - 1999 

Folder 9: McConnell Columns - 2001 

Folder 10: Authur Dorothy Goldberg Collection Dedication - 2001 

Folder 11: Newpaper Clippings (Copies) - 2004 

Folder 12: Surface Geology of South Western PA 

Folder 13: The Triangle - Sigma Sigma Sigma - 2004 

Folder 14: Radford Pamphlets - Various Years 

Folder 15: Radford Pamphlets - Various Years 

McConnell Library- Box 2 - Lists of Holdings, Policies & Plans - 1978 - 2000 

Folder 1: Collection Size Information - 1978 - 1984 

Folder 2: Collection Size - 1980 - 1984 

Folder 3: Collection Size - 1982 - 1983 

Folder 4: Collection Size - 1984 - 1985 

Folder 5: Periodical Holdings - 1989 

Folder 6: Periodical Holdings - 1997 

Folder 7: Objective Memorandums 1990 - 2001 

Folder 8: Floor Plans - 1993 

Folder 9: Technology Plans - 1998 

Folder 10: Collection Development Policy - 1999 

Folder 11: Visitors Register - 1999 

Folder 12: Donation Inventory, Goldbergs - 2000 

McConnell Library Academic Affairs - Box 3 - Annual Reports - 1931 - 1959 

Folder 1: Annual Reports 1931 - 1933 

Folder 2: Annual Reports 1933 - 1935 

Folder 3: Annual Reports 1935 - 1937 

Folder 4: Annual Reports 1937 - 1939 

Folder 5: Annual Reports 1939 - 1941 

Folder 6: Annual Reports 1946 - 1951 

Folder 7: Annual Reports 1951 - 1955 

Folder 8: Annual Reports 1955 - 1959 

McConnell Library Academic Affairs - Box 4 - Annual Reports 1970 - 2001 & Memorandums 1974 - 1983 

Folder 1: Annual Reports - 1963 - 1970 

Folder 2: Annual Reports - 1970 - 1973 

Folder 3: Annual Reports - 1974 - 1976 

Folder 4: Annual Reports - 1977 - 1982 

Folder 5: Annual Reports - 1982 - 1987 

Folder 6: Annual Reports - 1987 - 1998 

Folder 7: Annual Reports - 1998 - 2001 

Folder 8: Memorandums & Misc Papers 1974 - 1983 

McConnell Library Academic Affairs - Box 5 - Correspondence -1936 - 1972 

Folder 1: Correspondence - 1925 - 1932 

Folder 2: Correspondence - 1933 

Folder 3: Correspondence - 1934 

Folder 4: Correspondence - 1935 

Folder 5: Correspondence - 1936 

Folder 6: Correspondence - 1937 

Folder 7: Correspondence - 1939 - 1943 

Folder 8: Correspondence - 1963 - 1972 

McConnell Library Operation Files - Box 6 

Folder 1: Budget Biennium - 1984 - 1986 

Folder 2: Budget Correspondence - 1984 - 1992 

Folder 3A: Budget Historical Summaries - 1964 - 1984 

Folder 3B: Budget Historical Summaries - 1964 - 1984 

Folder 4: Budget - Program - 1972 - 1976 

Folder 5: Building & Grounds - 1981 - 1986 

Folder 6A: Catalog - Public - 1981 - 1985 

Folder 6B: Catalog - Public - 1981 - 1985 

Folder 7: Cataloging- 1979 - 1985 

Folder 8: Campus Town Culture & Cuisine - 1975 - 1977 

McConnell Library Operation Files - Box 7 

Folder 1: Circulation - 1979 - 1985 

Folder 2: Classification Conversion - 1978 - 1979 

Folder 3A: Collection - 1973 - 1981 

Folder 3B: Collection - 1973 - 1981 

Folder 4: Collection - Reclassification - 1975 - 1985 

Folder 5: Committee Development - 1976 - 1986 

McConnell Library Operation Files - Box 8 

Folder 1: Committees, Councils & Clubs - 1984 - 1986 

Folder 2: Committee - General Faculty - 1986 

Folder 3: Committee - Graduate - 1985 - 1986 

Folder 4: Committee - Handicapped Students - 1978 - 1980 

Folder 5A: Committee - Library - 1984 - 1985 

Folder 5B: Committee - Library - 1984 - 1985 

Folder 6: Committee - Library Building Analysis - 1980 - 1981 

Folder 7: Committee - Library Personnel - 1979 - 1983 

Folder 8: Committee - Traffic - 1983 - 1984 

Folder 9: Committee - Virginia Library Advisory - 1983 - 1986 

Folder 10: Complaints - Suggestions - 1982 - 1986 

McConnell Library Operation Files - Box 9 

Folder 1: Computer - Campus - 1979 - 1986 

Folder 2: Computer - Library - 1980 - 1985 

Folder 3: Computer - General - 1981 - 1983 

Folder 4: Conser - 1980 

Folder 5: Consortium - 1976 - 1977 

Folder 6: Consortia - 1972 - 1976 

Folder 7: Consortia - 1978 - 1984 

Folder 8: Continuing Education - 1985 - 1986 

Folder 9: Copyright - 1978 - 1982 

McConnell Library Operation Files - Box 10 

Fodler 1: Correspondence - General - 1985 - 1986 

Folder 2: Credit Union - 1979 

Folder 3: Curriculum - 1983 - 1984 

Folder 4: Dialog - 1983 - 1985 

Folder 5: Education, College of - 1979 - 1985 

Folder 6: Elementary Education - 1979 - 1982 

Folder 7: English Department - 1978 - 1984 

Folder 8: Equipment Library - 1977 - 1985 

Folder 9: Faculty - 1980 - 1983 

Folder 10: Faculty - 1984 - 1986 

Folder 11: Federal Laws & Guidelines - 1965 - 1974 

Folder 12: Fire Safety - 1978 

McConnell Library Operation Files - Box 11 

Folder 1: Furniture - 1979 - 1985 

Folder 2: Gift File - 1979 - 1986 

Folder 3: Governance College - 1973 - 1984 

Folder 4: Grade Studies Annual - 1971 

Folder 5: Grants - General - 1983 - 1984 

Folder 6: Grants - HEA II A (BASIC) - 1981 - 1985 

Folder 7: Handbooks - Library - 1971 

Folder 8: Health & PE Department - 1975 - 1977 

Folder 9: History Department - 1975 - 1980 

Folder 10: Index to Library Plans 

Folder 11: Innovations - Taskforce Report - 1973 

Fodler 12: Institutional Research, Office of - !973 - 1975 

Folder 13: Insurance - 1976 - 1983 

Folder 14: Inter Library Loan - 1983 

Folder 15: Inventory - Furniture - 1974 - 1975 

Folder 16: Inventory - 1974 - 1980 

McConnell Library Operation Files - Box 12 

Folder 1: Legislation - 1976 - 1983 

Folder 2: Library Committee - 1971 - 1987 

Folder 3: Library Committee - 1971 - 1987 

Folder 4: Library Instruction - Orientation - 1980 - 1983 

Folder 5: Library of Schedule Hours - 1974 - 1983 

Folder 6: Library Science Media Department - 1978 - 1981 

Folder 7: Library Science National - 1979 

Folder 8: Library School - Notes, Huber - 1977 

Folder 9: Library Status Report - 1976 

Folder 10: Library Studies & Evaluations - 1972 - 1979 

Folder 11: Libraries - Other - 1977 - 1985 

McConnell Library Operation Files - Box 13 

Folder 1: Math & Computer Science 

Folder 2: Media Services - 1983 - 1985 

Folder 3: Microfilm & Equipment - 1984 - 1985 

Folder 4: Music Department - 1974 - 1983 

Folder 5: NCATE - 1980 - 1981 

Folder 6: Networking - 1979 - 1983 

Folder 7: NRV Library Consortium - 1978 - 1984 

Folder 8A: News Articles - 1983 

Folder 8B: News Articles - Protesting on Campus - 1970's 

Folder 9: Nursing Department - 1975 - 1977 

Folder 10: Organizational Charts - 1983 - 1985 

Folder 11: Orientation - 1983 

McConnell Library Operation Files - Box 14 

Folder 1: Personnel - Vanderbilt Library Program - 1981 - 1982 

Folder 2: Personnel - Evaluation - 1981 - 1987 

Folder 3: Personnel - Faculty Status - 1979 - 1989 

Folder 4: Personnel - General - 1980 - 1986 

Folder 5: Personnel Job Descriptions - 1981 - 1983 

Folder 6: Project - Assistant Library Classification Project - 1981 

Folder 7: Plans, Projects and Objectives - 1984 

Folder 8: Professional Associations - 1977 - 1986 

Folder 9: Publicity - Information & Publication - 1983 - 1986 

Folder 10: Public Services - 1978 - 1985 

Folder 11: Publicity - 1983 

Folder 12: Purchasing - 1986 

Folder 13: Quest - 1983 - 1986 

Folder 14: Radio Programs - 1978 - 1979 

McConnell Library Operation Files - Box 15 

Folder 1: Recreation Department - 1978 

Folder 2: Reference - 1983 - 1985 

Folder 3: Registration - 1982 - 1983 

Folder 4: Rental, book - 1975 - 1978 

Folder 5: Reports - General - 1977 - 1985 

Folder 6: Reports - 1977 - 1982 

Folder 7: Reports - Annual - 1950, 1963/64, 1971/72 

Folder 8: Reports - Annual - 1972/73 - 1976 

Folder 9: Reports - Annual - 1977 - 1980 

McConnell Library Operation Files - Box 16 

Folder 1: Report - Annual - 1981 - 1983 

Folder 2: Report - HEGIS - 1968 - 1981 

Folder 3: Report - Free Materials - 1977 - 1982 

Folder 4: Revised Edition - 1980 - 1982 

Folder 5: Report - Media Service - 1982 - 1984 

Folder 6: Report - Public Service - 1981 - 1985 

Folder 7: Report - Quarterly - 1982 - 1986 

McConnell Library Operation Files - Box 17 

Folder 1: Report - Tech Services - 1982 - 1986 

Folder 2: Report - User Services - 1983 - 1986 

Folder 3A: SACS - Self Study - 1981 - 1984 

Folder 3B: SACS - Self Study - 1981 - 1984 

McConnell Library Operation Files - Box 18 

Folder 1A: Southern Assoc. Self Study Report - 1972 

Folder 1B: Southern Assoc. Self Study Report - 1972 

Folder 2: Safety - 1983 - 1984 

Folder 3: Schedules - 1981 - 1986 

Folder 4: Semester Conversion - 1982 - 1983 

Folder 5: Serials - 1984 - 1985 

Folder 6: Sociology/Social Work Department - 1973 - 1985 

Folder 7: SOLINET - Correspondence - 1978 - 1985 

Folder 8: Security - 1984 - 1987 

McConnell Library Operation Files - Box 19 

Folder 1: SOLINET - Cost Factors - 1979 - 1987 

Folder 2: SOLINET Contracts & Agreements - 1978 - 1985 

Folder 3: SOLINET Memorandums - 1985 - 1986 

Folder 4: Staff Meetings - 1984 - 1987 

Folder 5: Standards & Guidelines - 1976 - 1977 

Folder 6: Student Affairs - 1982 - 1984 

Folder 7: Student Workers - 1980 - 1986 

McConnell Library Operation Files - Box 20 

Folder 1: Student Affairs/Judicial Program - 1983 - 1985 

Folder 2: Student Workers Director Office - 1984 - 1986 

Folder 3: Surveys, Studies, Statistics - 1976 - 1984 

Folder 4: Teacher Center -UNISERV - 1981 

Folder 5: Technical Services - 1979 - 1984 

Folder 6: Telecommunications - Campus - 1978 - 1985 

Folder 7: Telephone - 1984 

Folder 8A: Travel - 1984 - 1987 

Folder 8B: Travel - 1984 - 1987 

McConnell Library Operation Files - Box 21 

Folder 1: Universal Serials & Book Exchange - 1982 - 1983 

Folder 2: Telecommunications Service - 1984 

Folder 3: Virginia Cultural Laureate Center - 1977 - 1981 

Folder 4: Virginia Educational Media Association (VEMA) - 1983 - 1986 

Folder 5: Va Governor's Conference/White House Conference - 1979 - 1982 

Folder 6: Virginia Library Association (VLA) - 1982 - 1986 

Folder 7: VLA - Cooperative Program Committee - 1982 - 1984 

Folder 8: Va Institute of Energy Technology - 1982 

Folder 9: Staffing Formula Project - State Library Adv Comm - 1975 - 1976 

Folder 10 - Va State Council for Higher Education - 1977 - 1986 

McConnell Ledger Books- Materials Accounts - Box 22 

Box containing three ledgers for materials purchases dating from 1970-71, 1971-72, and one unknown year (possibly 1972-73). 

McConnell Library Photos, circa 2000 - Box 23 

McConnell Library Slides (formerly housed in the "green notebook") - Box 24 

McConnell Library - Box 25 

Folder 1: Library Annual Reports 1931-32 - 1939-40 

Folder 2: Library Annual Reports 1940-41 - 1948-49 

Folder 3: Library Annual Reports 1940-1941 - 1953-1954 

Folder 4: Library Annual Reports 1954-55 - 1958-59 

Folder 5: Library Annual Reports 1949-50 - 1959-60 

Folder 6: Library Annual Reports 1960-70 

Folder 7: Library Annual Reports 1968-74 

Folder 8: Library Statistics Monthly Summaries 1963-1967 

Folder 9: Library Statistics Reports 1965-69 

Folder 10: Library Reports to State Board for the Certification of Librarians 1935-59 

Folder 11: Library Reports to the United States Office for Education 1950-62 

Folder 12: Library Reports to Virginia State Library 1947-63 

Folder 13: Library Reports to Board of Visitors 1947-63 

Folder 14: Commonwealth of VA State Board of Education 1948-51 

McConnell Library - Box 26 

Folder 1: Evaluation of Radford Library Before 1949 

Folder 2: Library Surveys 1929-49 

Folder 3: Interlibrary Loans 1926-59 (Library of Congress) 

Folder 4: Newspaper Files 1939-40 

Folder 5: Postal Permit 1957 

Folder 6: Periodical Subscriptions 1967 

Folder 7: Educational Television Committee 1967-69 

Folder 8: Library Committee 1962-67 

Folder 9: Library Committee 1968-72 

Folder 10: Library Committee 1970-75 

Folder 11: Library Handbooks 1970-71 

Folder 12: Budget Year 1972-73 

Folder 13: I.L.L. Loaned to other Libraries 

Folder 14: Library Policy 

Folder 15: Council on Library Resources 

Folder 16: Preliminary Specification (Library Additions) 

Folder 17: Vice President McPhail Task Force on Innovation 

Folder 18: Old Supply Requisition (out of date) 

Folder 19: Miscellaneous 

McConnell Library - Box 27 

Folder 1: Library Introduction 1996 

Folder 2: Library Map 1993 

Folder 3: Library Student Handbook 1992 

Folder 4: Online Catalog Instruction Manual 1990 

Folder 5: McConnell Library Self-Guided Tour Circa 1980 

Folder 6: Library Workbook 1979-1980 

Folder 7: McConnell Library Service Handbook September 1996 

Folder 8: Library Research Practice Manual 1980 

Folder 9: LS/2000 Online Catalog Instruction Manual Circa 1980 

Folder 10: Library Map 1997 

Folder 11: Library Orientation Manual 1985 

Folder 12: Library Orientation Manual 1983 

Folder 13: Computer Services Guide 1989 

Folder 14: Library News Clippings 

Folder 15: Library Papers in Reference to Library History + Procedures + Reports, found with Clippings 

Folder 16: University 100 Library Guide 2003-2004 

McConnell Library - Box 28 - Archivist Files 1970s - 1990s 

Folder 1: Archives 1970s-1980s 1 of 3 

Folder 2: Archives 1970s-1980s 2 of 3 

Folder 3: Archives 1970s-1980s 3 of 3 

Folder 4: Covington, Douglas-- Meeting with (March, 2000) 

Folder 5: Doner Relations 

Folder 6: Fairfax Hall (Tyler Memorial Presbyterian Church) 

Folder 7: Fitzpatrick, Evelyn –– Biographical Material 

Folder 8: Goldberg Collection - Miscellaneous 

Folder 9: Goldberg Collection –– Proposal 

Folder 10: Highlander Band 

Folder 11: Joan of Arc (History of statue at the University) 

Folder 12: Log Cabin Museum 

Folder 13: McConnell Columns (Library newsletter) 

Folder 14: McConnell Library –– Strategic Plan 

Folder 15: McNaughton Books –– Pictures of their arrival 

Folder 16: Radford Rooms –– Spinning Wheel 

Folder 17: RU History –– Alumni Directory Narrative 

Folder 18: RU History –– Pictures in the Roanoke Times 

Folder 19: Space Needs Assessment Committee 

Folder 20: Strategic Plan –– Goals and Performance Objectives 

Folder 21: RU History –– Myths and Legends 

Folder 22: Radford Rooms –– Russell Hall Pictures and plaque 

Folder 23: Radford History –– Miscellaneous