- RG 5.168
- File
- 1992
File contains records from a special meeting on collection development and management that was held in 1992.
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File contains records from a special meeting on collection development and management that was held in 1992.
File contains various staff conference reports. It includes reports on the Canadian Association for the Study of International Development's eight annual conference; the CADE Conference on "Custodians or partners: How can Libraries enhance distance learning?"; and Showcase '92, Shaping the Future.
Library promotional photographs
Photographs are mounted for display. File contains 25 promotional photographs of the library.
Information Literacy and Instruction Committee records
Training and Development Committee records
The Staff Development Committee (see RG 5.102) had changed to Training and Development Committee, chaired by Zita Murphy, by July 1991. Olive King chaired in 1993.The file contains committee memos, minutes, training announcements, and workshop sign-up sheets. Note, one record, from Bob Jackson regarding Matrix training in 1993 is not from the training committee. The training committee faded due to member time constraints. See also RG 5.102 (1978-1991), RG 5.214 (1992-2006) RG 5.281 (2007 - )and RG 5.282 (2007 - )
Bibliographic instruction report
File contains a copy of a report created by Dean Tudor.
Learning Resources Centre Project 2
Item is a request for approval for the Library Resource Centre's Project 2 C.A.A.T. I.
21st anniversary workshop on instruction and library use summary report
Instructions using On-Line Public Access Catalogue (OPAC)
This file contains instructions on how to access DOBIS from off-site locations , Ryerson's electronic card catalogue was DOBIS.
On-Line Public Access Catalogue (OPAC) users survey
The file contains a draft report and blank survey on, On-line Public Access Catalogues (OPACs) in which five southern Ontario universities participated, The purpose, to measure user satisfaction of each university's computerized catalogue system. The survey was conducted by the University of Toronto. Ryerson's catalogue at the time was DOBIS, which ran on computer terminals.
On-Line Public Access Catalogue (OPAC)
Library interior view photographs
File contains two photographs of the interior view of the library.
New library staff orientation handbooks
File contains two copies of the orientation handbooks for new library staff from April 1992 and August 1992.
Library service policy records
File contains various library service policies and proposed policies. It also contains items from a library workshop entitled "Philosophy and Ethics of Academic Library Service" and the following publications:
Physical reorganization committee files/Summary Report on the 21st Annual Workshop
The Physical Reorganization Committee was formed as a result of the Chief Librarian's Library Paradigm paper. Its mandate was to determine the most suitable location for periodicals, monographs and service points and to develop a plan to make the moves. After fulfilling its mandate, the Committee disbanded in March, 1992 and was restructured into three new committees charged with implementing the actual reorganization (Reference Floor under Sue Giles; Periodicals Floor under Eva Friesen; and Stacks under Lucia Martin). The records in this collection record are those of Archivist Claude Doucet, who was a member of the Physical Reorganization Committee. See collection record RG 427.1 (Library Paradigm / Library Reorganization under the Chief Librarian Group) for additional records and further information.
File also contains a report on the 21st annual workshop on instruction in library use, "Skills for Change." This workshop was geared towards teaching students skills such as critical thinking, computer literacy, communication and information literacy.
Planning priorities for 1991-1992
Item is the planning priorities outlining the library's planning themes for 1991-1992.
File contains mostly meeting minutes (1991-1993) for the meetings of the Library Management Group. Also included in the file is correspondence, agendas, and accompanying materials for the meetings.
NEXUS newsletter paste-up display boards
File contains display boards with information on the NEXUS newsletter that was published by the library.
File contains the collection evaluation report summaries for applied arts, arts division, business, community services, technology division, other divisions, and a final summary.
File contains the collection evaluation reports for mathematics, computer science, physics, civil engineering technology, chemical engineering technology, mechanical engineering technology, and electrical engineering.
File contains the collection evaluation reports for early childhood education, environmental health, food nutrition consumer and family studies, nursing (2 copies, 1 revised), psychology, physical health education, education materials in support of academic and administrative activities, and continuing education/open college. It also includes a request for general support material for all Ryerson students and staff areas to include self development, stress, relaxation, and report writing.
File contains the collection evaluation reports for architectural technology and landscape architecture, urban and regional planning, interior design, graphic arts management, applied geography, and fashion.
File contains the collection evaluation reports for business, economics, business and technical communications, hospitality and tourism management, third world resource centre, and secretarial and administrative studies.
File contains the collection evaluation reports for sociology, philosophy, politics, law, history, and social work.
File contains the collection evaluation reports for journalism, radio and television arts, the Ryerson theatre school diploma, music, English and French department courses, and for the film and photography department.
Media Library floor plans and associated materials
File contains correspondence, floor plans, and space requirements pertaining to a possible move for the Media Library.
Library promotional photograph
File contains a photograph of a man browsing through the stacks in the Ryerson library.
Item is a report on the Ryerson Institute of Technology library from 1958 done by the Ontario Department of Education.
Library technicians' meetings records
File contains the library technicians' meeting records. It includes meeting minutes, correspondence, a list of library display materials, library techniques programs, and a selection criteria.
Roleplaying and staff development videotape
Item contains two copies of a U-matic video cassette titled "Roleplaying and staff development" from 1985-1986.
Library book selection and acquisitions policy: hoax of the 20th century case study
File contains the report to academic council of the Ad Hoc Committee on library holdings from 1985, the library book selection and acquisitions policy, meeting minutes, newsletters, and correspondence dealing with the Hoax of the 20th Century case study.
File contains 16 library user cards.
File contains library staff photographs from 1959 onwards.
Ryerson library reorganization planning files
A binder of documentation regarding Library reorganization (1987-1992) from Eva Friesen, acting chief librarian. It was compiled during her tenure as head librarian, Technical Services.
File contains the library's various book plates from 1979-1987.
File contains the library's general statistics from 1982 onwards.
Guide for distribution of computer compiled information
Item is the following guide from 1988: How to distribute all the useful stuff you compile on your floor to the Ryerson community and beyond...........
Ryerson Institute of Technology library embossing press
File is the Ryerson Institute of Technology library embossing press.
Ryerson Coat of Arms plastic book bags
File contains two plastic book bags with the Ryerson Coat of Arms.
Objectives, changes and issues in the Learning Resources Centre
Item is the report on "Objectives, Changes and Issues in the Learning Resources Centre" from 1988-1990.
Ryerson Polytechnical Institute library progress report and future objectives
File contains the Ryerson Polytechnical Institute library's progress report and future objectives from 1968-1970.
Ryerson Polytechnical Institute: A History of its Library
File contains a copy of a student's masters' thesis on Ryerson's library.
History of the Library - Ryerson Polytechnical Institute
Item is a history of the Ryerson Polytechnical Institute from 1973.
Victim of the past: an appraisal of the Library of the Ryerson Polytechnical Institute report
File consists of a report completed by Lee Ash, a library consultant from New Haven Connecticut, hired by Howard Kerr to analyze the strengths and weaknesses in the library and make suggestions for future improvement.
Blackburn report: program of construction of the Learning Resoures Centre
File contains the report: Program for construction of a Library Resource Centre from 1963.
File contains meeting minutes and correspondence on matters related with physical resources and library staff, microcomputers, and cleaning specifications.
File contains brochures, registration forms, programs, promotion facts, publications, and a selected reading list from the world food day workshop.
File contains various forms from the library from 1970-2011.
Ryerson library visitor and event notices
Contains documents related to events arranged by the Library for the Ryerson community, and visitors who are mostly connected to an event.
File contains library news releases on the library's contribution to Jamaican relief efforts in 1989 and the exhibition "Unexpected Pleasures" in 1979.
File contains information relating to library hours, policy changes, library events, new equipment and general correspondence to library staff from 2011 onwards.
File contains information relating to library hours, policy changes, library events, new equipment and general correspondence to library staff from 2000-2010.
File contains information relating to library hours, policy changes, library events, new equipment and general correspondence to library staff from 1994-1999.
File contains information relating to library hours, policy changes, library events, new equipment and general correspondence to library staff from 1986-1992.
File contains information relating to library hours, policy changes, library events, new equipment and general correspondence to library staff from 1951-1985.
File contains information relating to library hours, policy changes, library events, new equipment and general correspondence to library staff.
Ryerson library handbook and guide
File contains 19 guidebooks and accompanying materials.
The Library Committee is the predecessor for the Learning Resource Centre committee.
Library staff telephone directories
File contains the library staff telephone directories from 1982 onwards.
File contains library staff lists from 1971 onwards.
Library service surveys and questionnaires
File contains library service surveys and questionnaires from 1969-1982.
Evaluation of planning and control procedures
Item is a term project on the evaluation of planning and control procedures of the Ryerson Polytechnical Institute library from 1978.
Ryerson library statement of purpose
File is a copy of the statement of purpose of Ryerson Polytechnical Institute Library from 1979.
Library seminars and workshops for students
The series consists of brochures or announcements, teaching aids, and handouts for library seminars / workshops for staff and patrons.
File contains personal announcements and staff party announcements from 2005 onwards.
File contains personal announcements and staff party announcements from 1976-2004.
Personal and staff party announcements
File contains the staffing announcements within the library from 2008-2012.
File contains the staffing announcements within the library from 1968-2007.
File contains job postings sent by the Human Resources department from 2000-2012.
File contains job postings sent by the Human Resources department from 1987-1998.
File contains job postings sent by the Human Resources department from 1964-1986.
Job vacancy notices and advertisements
File contains job postings sent by the Human Resources department.
Library Council Meeting minutes - digital
Starting in 2017 the library minutes went digital. File contains pdf copies of the minutes from 2017 on.
RG 5.114.39.001 2017
RG 5.114.39.002 2018
RG 5.114.39.003 2019
Special Library Council meetings
File contains meeting minutes from 2 special library council meetings held in January and March of 2009.
Library Council meetings, 2014-2016
File contains correspondence, agendas, meeting minutes and accompanying materials for the Library Council meetings from January 2014 to November 2016.
Library Council meetings, 2011-2013
File contains correspondence, agendas, meeting minutes and accompanying materials for the Library Council meetings from January 2011 to November 2013.
Library Council meetings, 2009-2010
File contains correspondence, agendas, meeting minutes and accompanying materials for the Library Council meetings from January 2009 to November 2010.
Library Council meetings, 2007-2008
File contains correspondence, agendas, meeting minutes and accompanying materials for the Library Council meetings from January 2007 to December 2008.
Library Council meetings, 2005-2006
File contains correspondence, agendas, meeting minutes and accompanying materials for the Library Council meetings from January 2005 to December 2006.
Library Council meetings, 2004
File contains correspondence, agendas, meeting minutes and accompanying materials for the 2004 Library Council meetings.
Library Council meetings, 2003
File contains correspondence, agendas, meeting minutes and accompanying materials for the 2003 Library Council meetings.
Library Council meetings, 2002
File contains correspondence, agendas, meeting minutes and accompanying materials for the 2002 Library Council meetings.
Library Council meetings, 2001
File contains correspondence, agendas, meeting minutes and accompanying materials for the 2001 Library Council meetings. File divided into two folders.
Library Council meetings, 2000
File contains correspondence, agendas, meeting minutes and accompanying materials for the 2000 Library Council meetings.
Library Council meetings, 1999
File contains correspondence, agendas, meeting minutes and accompanying materials for the 1999 Library Council meetings.
Library Council meetings, 1998
File contains correspondence, agendas, meeting minutes and accompanying materials for the 1998 Library Council meetings.
Library Council meetings, 1997
File contains mostly correspondence regarding Library council. It does contain some agendas, meeting minutes and related materials for the 1997 Library Council meetings.
Library Council meetings, 1996
File contains agendas, meeting minutes and related materials for the 1996 Library Council meetings.
Library Council meetings, 1995
File contains correspondence, agendas, meeting minutes and related materials for the 1995 Library Council meetings.
Library Council meetings, 1994
File contains mostly correspondence surrounding Library Council. There are also meeting minutes, agendas and accompanying materials for the 1994 Council meetings.
Library Council meetings, 1993
File contains correspondence, Library Council meeting agendas, meeting minutes, and accompanying materials for the meetings held in 1993.
Library Council meetings, 1992
File contains correspondence, Library Council meeting agendas, meeting minutes, and accompanying materials for the meetings held in 1992. Also included are library policy drafts. File is divided into 2 folders.
Supervisor's/Library Council meetings, 1991
File contains Supervisor's and Library Council meeting agendas, meeting minutes, and accompanying materials for the meetings held in 1991. Also included are minutes from joint Supervisor's - Periodicals meetings.
File contains Supervisor's meeting agendas, meeting minutes, and accompanying materials for the meetings held in 1990. File is divided into 2 folders.
File contains Supervisor's meeting agendas, meeting minutes, and accompanying materials for the meetings held in 1989.
File contains correspondence, Supervisor's meeting agendas, meeting minutes, and accompanying materials for the meetings held in 1988. File is divided into 3 folders.