Collections

This collection contains the records of the West Virginia University Libraries Dean's Office from 1960 to 1998 during the tenure of Deans Dr. Robert F. Munn (served 1957 to 1986) and Dr. Ruth Jackson (served circa 1989-1999). Subjects include library automation, renovations to Colson Hall and the development of subject libraries such as law, health sciences and music. Formats include correspondence, reports, publications and meeting minutes.

Collection of class photographs from a number of departments within the Health Sciences Center (HSC), in addition to materials covering the 2010 HSC 50th anniversary and materials from the forming of the Health Sciences Library as well as miscellaneous materials relating to or collected by Alderson Fry, the first Medical Librarian at West Virginia University (1954).

Records of the Periodicals Department of West Virginia University Libraries. Includes procedures documentation, space planning records, and some historical data.

Annual reports and some monthly reports of the West Virginia University Libraries' Reference Department, created for library administration. In 2012/2013, the Reference Department became the Research Services Department. The collection includes almost complete runs of the annual reports from 1940-1968 and 1990-2016. Also included is one report of the University Library to the President, fiscal year 1957/1958.

Ledgers including receipt records and library fines (1954-1956). Also includes addendum of 2018-03-28 of music library account book of fines, etc. (1962-2001).

This collection contains administrative records of the West Virginia and Regional History Center. The material includes correspondence, monthly and annual reports, visitor and acquisition statistics, Center policies and procedures, and records of preservation activities. There are also records regarding renovations and additions to WVU Libraries, and other general library documentation.