- Rg 5.114.08
- File
- 1980
File contains Librarian meeting agenda, minutes, and accompanying materials for the meetings from 1980
File contains Librarian meeting agenda, minutes, and accompanying materials for the meetings from 1980
File contains 4 Dobis and Libis library circulation system manuals:
File contains 3 Dobis and Libis library circulation system manuals:
1996 (January) - 2002 (October)
File contains the access services files from January 1996 to October 2002.
1994 (September) - 1995 (December)
File contains the access services files from September 1994 to December 1995.
File contains the access services files from July 1993 to August 1994.
File contains general files related to the Third World Committee resource centre from 1991 onwards including correspondence, indexes, subject guides, an organizations on file, and orientation material for the resource centre for development studies.
This file contains general files related to the Third World Committee resource centre from 1983-1990 including summaries, correspondence, guides, submission forms for grant requests, listings of acquisitions, reports, published materials, brochures, guides, and a paper banner.
This file contains general files related to the Third World Committee resource centre from 1981-1982 including resource listings, fact sheets, correspondence, project proposals, floor plans, newsletters, an interim report, budget reports, and an annotated guide.
This file contains general files related to the Third World Committee resource centre from 1976-1980 including correspondence, brochures, meeting minutes, floor plans, a library index, a submission form, and the following reports:
Audrey Cohn-Sandler Reading Room
File contains textual records related to the library's Audrey Cohn Sandler Reading Room including correspondence, a book plate, and financials.
collaboration with Lanzhou Railway Institute
File contains textual records related to Ryerson Library's collaboration with the Lanzhou Railway Institute in the People's Republic of China. Includes Joint Computer Applications Project description
File contains textual records related to Ryerson Library's long term hosing of Toronto Freenet - a public access community computer network.
Proposal For Library Flooring Renovation
One copy of 'Proposal For Library Flooring Renovation - Floors 2, 3, and 5-10 Learning Resources Centre'
Renovations in Library Ground Floor
File consists of architectural floor plans of various floors in the library for the ground floor renovations.
File consists of architectural drawings of the various floors of the library for the 4th floor renovation project in 2008. File also includes architectural renderings, architectural drawings, and a presentation on "Space to Learn".
Fee-Based Service proposal for Ryerson Polytechnic University Library
File contains various reports related to the consideration of implementing a fee-based service. Includes: "Planning for a Fee-Based Service in the Ryerson Polytechnic University Library" ; "Proposal to Conduct a Viability Study on the Short and Long-Term Prospects For Operating a Fee For Service Operation at Ryerson Polytechnic University" ; "Fee for Service: Considerations and Recommendations" and related correspondence.
Consolidated Graphics Collection in Graphic Arts
File contains a list of orders made with the donated funds from Consolidated Graphics Limited. It also contains supporting documentation for the consolidated graphics collection.
Hudson's Bay Collection on the Northern Environment
File is of a list of orders made with the funds donated by the Hudson's Bay Company.
The Shell Collection on Urban Studies
File contains a report and supporting documentation relating to The Shell Collection on Urban Studies.
Ad Hoc Committee on Library Holdings
File contains records related to the Ad Hoc Committee on Library Holdings and policies and procedures for dealing with challenged library materials. Includes correspondence, clippings reports of the committee, and related articles.
The file contains documentation for the index system, MOLINDEX, developed by the Ministry of Labour library. In 1996, the Ministry of Labour's library was closed and its collection and staff were transferred to the Ryerson library, including the serial database, MOLINDEX (MOL index). Ministry staff continued to have access to the collection through Inter Library Loan.
RILOSH, Ryerson International Labour, Occupational Safety and Health Index, was produced by the Ryerson library as a continuation of MOLINDEX and was implemented in 1998.
On Rye: Interview with Robarts
Untitled 16mm Films with various Ryerson scenes ca. late 1960's to early 1970's
Black and White (no sound) various shots pertaining to Ryerson.
File includes posters, brochures, and media releases relating to the Student Staff awards at RULA. Poster located in MC2.05
File contains copies of books published by library staff.
Information technology services notices
Sub-series consists of e-mail notices related to Information Technology Services team, its startup in September 2010 and activities communicated to Library personnel primarily via the listserv ryelib.
Library Policies and Services decals
Decals created to cover over existing "No Food or Drink" decals in the library. Decals feature little creatures and:1) Please be considerate of Others! Use cell phones in designated areas, mute all audio, and keep your conversation and other activities at a low volume.2) The Mobile Library is Here! Try our apps from your mobile device m.ryerson.ca3) Need some research help? Ask us! Live chat is available www.library.ryerson.ca
Digital photographs contained on CDs within file.
File contains correspondence about the TRY (Toronto-Ryerson-York) Library Staff Conference and two posters.
Correspondence related to the day-to-day operations of Special Collections, including social events etc.
Sub-series consists of e-mail notices to all Library personnel primarily by the listserv ryelib regarding Accessibility within the University Library.
Canadian Architect Photography Preview and Reception
Materials include posters, postcards and digital photographs (partial finding aid available). Reception and Preview held during the Society for the Study of Architecture in Canada. Please see RG 3.92 for materials concerning this conference.
Search guides on electronic sources for library staff (training and reference)
This file contains in-house research guides and exercises for electronic information. It is divided by Ryerson programs and was kept in a binder at the library reference desk. The guides and exercises were also used in student workshops. Included are student workshop evaluation forms.
Electronic Information Literacy library staff workshops
The file consists of teaching aids for in-house, library staff workshops on electronic information. Delivered during the early years of electronic information, the workshops included using CD-ROM* databases and Boolean search functions, as well as the research potential of the World Wide Web, and the Lexis/Nexis periodical database service.
Most of the file is dedicated to the Internet - terminology and the functions of the World Wide Web : connecting to MATRIX (Ryerson computer network system) from which one could access e-mail, the Ryerson or Library home pages, discussion and news groups, or search the Internet using Gopher or browsers such as Mosaic (later Netscape), and surfing the Net with search engines (Alta Vista, Lycos, Yahoo, etc.).
The workshops strengthened staff research skills to assist students and other patrons with electronic information research. Most of the teaching aids are duplicates of the handouts, as well as overheads.
*CD-ROM is the acronym for Compact Disc Ready-Only Memory.
Informal Learning Info-sharing sessions
Generally referred to as Lunchtime Drop-in, the sessions are not necessarily regulated to lunchtime. File contains e-mail announcements.See also RG 5.102 (1978 - 1991) RG 5.164 (1992 - 1997) RG 5.214 (1998 - 2006) and RG 5.281 (2007 - ).
Staff Training and Development work-based training notices
The file contains notices for training sessions for staff related to Ryerson or library policies, computer use, and assisting student patrons.
Ryerson Library
Staff Training and Development Committee files
The file consists of Committee records - staff survey, survey results, policy - and general e-mails.See also RG5.102 (1978 - 1991) RG 5.164 (1992 - 1997) and RG 5.214 (1998 - 2006).
A brainchild of Chief Librarian Madeleine Lefebvre, the first event was held in April 2008.Tish Cohen - Alumni - April 2008 - held on Library 3rd floor with reception in Archives. Margaret MacMillan - former Faculty - March 2009 - held in newly renovated Library 4th floor
File contains surveys, correspondence, and poll results.
Rosemary Garry retirement file
File consists of a handwritten thank you speech delivered by Rosemary Garry at her retirement party in the the Library staff lounge on December 9, 2008. See RG 5.260 for photographs.
File contains correspondence and a newsletter about an incident that occurred at a Christmas staff party.
Associate Chief Librarian Liz Bishop correspondence
Correspondence includes:- Staff Meeting announcements, as of October 2009 (earlier, see RG 427.21)- Library staff conference announcements .
See also RG 427.36, Liz Bishop writing in capacity of Acting Chief Librarian.
Special Collections: brochures, posters, published materials
Folder contains published material by the RULA Special Collections including posters, pamphlets, brochures etc.
Health & Safety Committee records
File contains a list of health and safety committee members and a notice that the library does not have its own health and safety committee as they are under the Joint Occupational Health & Safety Committee that represents all staff at the university.
File contains various organization charts for Ryerson University library & archives staff and faculty.
File contains the Copyright Committee's meeting minutes and copyright guidelines.
General physical planning files
File contains documentation on the general physical planning of the library from 2007 onwards.
Correspondence - staff resignations
Sub-series consists of correspondence in regards to staff resignations.
Project 8206 - Alterations Learning Resources Centre
File contains architectural drawings showing floor plans and alterations as part of Project 8206 Alterations : 1982 : Learning Resources Centre 350 Victoria Street Third Floor Micro Computer Facility
Project 2 Library Resource Centre - Floor plans and furniture layouts - P2-F
File contains architectural drawings showing floor plans and furniture layout for the Library Resource Centre as part of 'Project 2 Library Resource Centre (project P2-F)'. Drawings were generated by the Department of Campus Planning.
Library Resource Centre - Project Numbers 834, 834-2 - architecural drawings/plans
File contains various architectural drawings associated with projects 834 & 834-2 - the Library Resource Centre. Some of the drawings were generated by Webb Zerafa Menkes Architects. Consultants associated with the drawings include: M.S. Yolles Associates Limited - consultant structural engineering; R.T. Tamblyn and Partners Ltd. - consultant mechanical engineering ; & G.E. Mulvey & Company Ltd. - consultant electrical engineering. The plans include drawings related to: Architectural, Structural, Mechanical, Plumbing, and Electrical aspects of the project's design.
Mordell Centre/Library Resource Centre photocopied floor plans
File includes photocopies of floor plans of the Library (floors 2-3, 5-10), and the 4th floor of the Donald Mordell Learning Resource Centre:
Mordell Centre Second Floor Plan 28 x 43 cm
Mordell Centre Third Floor Plan 28 x 43 cm
Mordell Centre Fourth Floor 28 x 43 cm
Alteration Lib. res. Centre Fith Floor Plan Furniture Layout 28 x 43 cm
Mordell Centre Sixth Floor Pl. Furniture Layout 28 x 43 cm
Mordell Centre Seventh Floor plan 28 x 43 cm
Mordell Centre Eigth [sic] Floor Pl. 28 x 43 cm
Mordell Centre Ninth Floor Furniture Layout 28 x 43 cm
Mordell Centre Tenth Floor 28 x 43 cm
President Levy Library Visit and Reception file
File contains documentation pertaining to the library visit and reception of President Levy in 2006.
Ryerson Ceremonial Mace photographs
Photographs taken by Library staff member Charlotte Broome
Jorgenson Hall Lobby Christmas Caroling photographs
Photographs taken by Library staff member Charlotte Broome.
Library space planning 2005-2010 file
File contains the library space planning files from 2005 to 2010. It includes: correspondence, floor plans, library space surveys, survey results, agendas, and relocations.
Canadian National Site Licensing Project Launch files
This file relates to a project launch in Halifax, NS. rather than Ryerson Library.
Suzette Giles sabbatical report
File contains a sabbatical report and the application for the sabbatical.
Reference Technicians meeting minutes
File contains the reference technicians meeting minutes from 1998 to 1999.
File contains digital photographs, correspondence and supporting documentation. A partial finding aid is available.
Branch Library Committee records
Files contain Terms of Reference, Members Lists and Working Papers.
Library Committee Member lists
File contains the library committee member lists from 2003 onwards.
File contains: Terms of Reference, Members lists, Papers and E-Mail Messages.
File contains: Terms of Reference, Minutes of Meetings, Working Papers and E-Mail Messages
Millennium Systems Committee records
Established in 2002, the Systems Committee, sometimes referred to as the Systems Group, was renamed effective January 2009 to Millennium Systems Committee reflecting the name of the library computer system in use.Terms of Reference Members Minutes of meetings.
File contains the Communications Working Group's ongoing projects, meeting minutes, a communications plan draft, and a listing of its members.
ERM Implementation Team Meeting Minutes
File contains the ERM Implementation Team's meeting minutes and a listing of its members.
Health and Safety Committee Correspondence
File contains the Health and Safety Committee's correspondence.
Copyright Committee Meeting Minutes
File contains the Copyright Committee's Terms of Reference, a listing of its members, correspondence, and meeting minutes.
Interlending and Document Supply, Volume 32, Number 3
Contains "Unmediated is the Message: Enhancements to Traditional Interlibrary Loan in a Canadian University" by Ophelia Cheung and Susan Patrick.
Journal of Interlibrary Loan, Document Delivery and Information Supply, Volume 14, Number 2
Contains "Restructuring the Academic Library: Team - Based Management and the Merger of Interlibrary Loans with Circulation and Reserve" by Ophelia Cheung, Susan Patrick, Brian D. Cameron, Elizabeth Bishop and Lucina Fraser.
File contains the Information and Learning Commons reference files from 2010 onwards.
File contains the Information and Learning Commons reference files from 2007 to 2009.
File contains the Information and Learning Commons reference files from 2002 to 2006.
File contains the Collection Services files from 2011 onwards.
File contains the Collection Services files from 2005 to 2010.
File contains the Collection Services files from 2003 to 2004.
File contains the Collection Services files from 2001 to 2002.
File contains the Collection Services files from 1995 to 2000.
File contains the borrower services files from 2005 onwards.
File contains the borrower services files from 2002 to 2004.
Library Christmas party videos
File contains videos of the Library Christmas parties from 2001-2002.
Toronto Stats Canada Research Data Centre Opening invitation
File contains the Toronto Stats Canada Research Data Centre Opening invitation.
Virtual Donor Wall and Lorraine Monk Donation materials
File contains the materials of the Virtual Donor Wall and Lorraine Monk Donations. It includes photographs, a resume, donor list, and invitations.
Library Applied Arts Division Collection evaluation
In-house instructions to assist students' course work research.
Library Holiday Greeting Cards
The file contains the Holiday / Christmas greeting cards, designed in-house, was sent to Library donors (parents, students, alumni, friends, faculty and staff). Library employee volunteers signed batches of cards for mass mailing, while other employees enclosed each with the Chief Librarian's letter or stuffed envelopes. The standardized hand-written message on each card was :
(your name)
(your title)
And all my colleagues at the Ryerson Library
This tradition started with Chief Librarian Madeleine LeFebvre.
Media Library forms and letterhead
File contains samples of the various forms and letterhead used by the Media Library.
Visiting Librarian Status Only Designations policy
File contains a draft policy for visiting librarian status only designation.
File contains all the files related to the renovation process of the library for the Ronald Besse Information and Learning Commons.
File contains records on the official opening of the Ronald D. Besse Information and Learning Commons. It includes newsletters, invitations, correspondence, and opening speech notes.
File contains records related to CASE (Content Access Space Expertise) for the Information and Learning Commons at Ryerson University.
Microcomputer facility establishment and development files
File contains the microcomputer facility establishment and development files. It includes some architectural drawings, correspondence, concept art, reports, committee listings, quotations, agreements, proposals, and purchasing requisitions.
File contains the media library files from 1980-1982.
Library Holdings Supporting Ryerson Programs and Courses files
File contains the library holdings supporting Ryerson programs and courses files. It includes correspondence, holding evaluations, and bibliographies.
File contains the planning files for the 5th floor of the Learning Resource Centre's move to the library.
Faculty Working in Library and Consultation Service records
File contains correspondence of faculty working in Library and Consultation Service.