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New York Technical Services Librarians records, 1923-1995

Summary Information

At a Glance

Call No.: MS#0931
Bib ID 4079162 View CLIO record
Creator(s) New York Technical Services Librarians
Title New York Technical Services Librarians records, 1923-1995
Physical Description 8 linear feet (15 boxes)
Language(s) English .
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Arrangement

Arrangement

Chronological.

Description

Summary

The New York Technical Services Librarians (NYTSL) records include correspondence, minutes, memoranda, reports, questionnaires, programs, financial records, membership records, typescript copies of papers presented at meetings, and related printed materials. Several topics of note are the 1926 meeting to honor Margaret Mann; the 1926 cooperative cataloging issue; and the 1946 American Library Association constitution matter.

Using the Collection

Rare Book and Manuscript Library

Restrictions on Access

You will need to make an appointment in advance to use this collection material in the Rare Book and Manuscript Library reading room. You can schedule an appointment once you've submitted your request through your Special Collections Research Account.

This collection is located off-site. You will need to request this material at least three business days in advance to use the collection in the Rare Book and Manuscript Library reading room.

This collection has no restrictions.

Terms Governing Use and Reproduction

Single photocopies may be made for research purposes. The RBML maintains ownership of the physical material only. Copyright remains with the creator and his/her heirs. The responsibility to secure copyright permission rests with the patron.

Preferred Citation

Identification of specific item; Date (if known); New York Technical Services Librarians records; Box and Folder; Rare Book and Manuscript Library, Columbia University Library.

Accruals

Materials may have been added to the collection since this finding aid was prepared. Contact rbml@columbia.edu for more information.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Source of acquisition--New York Technical Services Librarians. Method of acquisition--Gift; Date of acquisition--1952. Accession number--M-52.

Papers: Source of acquisition--the organization. Method of acquisition--Gift; Date of acquisition--1993. Accession number--M-1993.

Gift of the organization, 1952-1974 (via the School of Library Service, 1974. Gift of the organization, 1978, 1980, 1993.

About the Finding Aid / Processing Information

Columbia University Libraries, Rare Book and Manuscript Library

Processing Information

Cataloged Christina Hilton Fenn 08/--/1989.

Papers Processed HR 01/23/1995.

Subject Headings

The subject headings listed below are found in this collection. Links below allow searches at Columbia University through the Archival Collections Portal and through CLIO, the catalog for Columbia University Libraries, as well as ArchiveGRID, a catalog that allows users to search the holdings of multiple research libraries and archives.

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Genre/Form

Heading "CUL Archives:"
"Portal"
"CUL Collections:"
"CLIO"
"Nat'l / Int'l Archives:"
"ArchivedGRID"
Bank statements Portal CLIO ArchiveGRID
Bylaws (administrative records) Portal CLIO ArchiveGRID
Card files Portal CLIO ArchiveGRID
Drafts (negotiable instruments) Portal CLIO ArchiveGRID
Financial records Portal CLIO ArchiveGRID
Histories Portal CLIO ArchiveGRID
Lists (document genres) Portal CLIO ArchiveGRID
Memorandums Portal CLIO ArchiveGRID
Programs (documents) Portal CLIO ArchiveGRID
Questionnaires Portal CLIO ArchiveGRID
Reports Portal CLIO ArchiveGRID
minutes (administrative records) Portal CLIO ArchiveGRID

Subject

Heading "CUL Archives:"
"Portal"
"CUL Collections:"
"CLIO"
"Nat'l / Int'l Archives:"
"ArchivedGRID"
American Library Association. Resources and Technical Services Division Portal CLIO ArchiveGRID
Cataloging Portal CLIO ArchiveGRID
Classification Portal CLIO ArchiveGRID
Field, F. Bernice Portal CLIO ArchiveGRID
Librarians Portal CLIO ArchiveGRID
Librarians -- Societies, etc Portal CLIO ArchiveGRID
Library science -- Societies, etc Portal CLIO ArchiveGRID
Mann, Margaret Portal CLIO ArchiveGRID
Mixer, Charles Wilson, 1906-1972 Portal CLIO ArchiveGRID
Sears, Minnie Earl, 1873-1933 Portal CLIO ArchiveGRID
Wright, Wyllis E (Wyllis Eaton), 1903-1979 Portal CLIO ArchiveGRID

History / Biographical Note

Biographical / Historical

Formerly known as the New York Regional Catalog Group, 1923-1948. The aim of the New York Technical Services Librarians (NYTSL) has been to keep abreast of developments in the fields of cataloging and classification and to work with the American Library Association's Resources and Technical Services Division. Some of the prominent American librarians to serve as president of this group include Margaret Mann, Wyllis E. Wright, Minnie Earl Sears, F. Bernice Field, and Charles W. Mixer.