025/04. Galvin Library

Description of the Collection Photo album with 18 mounted prints (all identified), mostly black and white, of ceremonies and people at the dedication of the Paul V. Galvin Library on the campus of Illinois Institute of Technology (Chicago), Sept. 13, 1985. People identified in the photos include: Paul V. Galvin (image of his portrait); M/M Michael Galvin; M/M Andrew Affrunti; Lajos Schmidt; Michael Galvin; Chris Galvin; Robert Galvin; Mary Galvin; Helen Galvin; David Dowell; Pete Venema; Hazel Venema; Frederick Jaicks;...

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1) Materials sent to the library's director (David Dowell) from or about Thomas Martin as President, 1978-1987. 2) Materials sent to the library's director (David Dowell) from or about Meyer Feldberg as President-Elect and President, 1986-1989. 3) Materials sent to the library's director (Sohair Elbaz) from or about Lewis Collens as President, 1990-1992. 4) "Financial History of IIT From 1973-1974 Through 1983-1984" being a 14-page typed report with narrative, charts, and graphs.

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Three items received by Sohair Elbaz as director of the Paul V. Galvin Library, including two completed forms "Comments to the Director" and a letter from Frank Simon-Ritz, library director at the Bauhaus-Universitat in Weimer.

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Questionnaire distributed by Illinois Tech's Faculty Council and Galvin Library to determine level of use (by faculty and students) and adequacy of the Library's holdings. Collection includes 2 questionnaire cover memos (one to department chairs and one to survey recipients) and survey forms completed by faculty members.

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Materials created by or related to The Paul V. Galvin Library on the campus of Illinois Institute of Technology (Chicago).

Description of the Collection Two posters presented at 2013 library conferences. The first, titled "Reaching Out and Beyond: Making Library-Centered Connections" was posted and presented at the 2013 American Library Association Conference in Chicago by Jiaqi Fu of Dominican University, Li Fu of the University of San Diego, and Yi Han of Galvin Library, Illinois Institute of Technology. The second, titled "Orientation Tour: This is Not a Game (Yes, it is)," was presented at the 2013 Illinois Library Association Annual...

Description of the Collection Administrative files relating to operations of the Paul V. Galvin Library (on the campus of Illinois Institute of Technology, Chicago). The collection documents library services, programs, policies, and public activities. [Some materials here document the building as well, but a separate collection (q.v.) devoted specifically to the structure will be found as Acc. No. 1998.218. Photographs which primarily document renovation of the building are included in that collection.] Files were...

Description of the Collection Library records transferred to the Archives from the administrative office, some (all?) of which were created by David R. Dowell, Director of [IIT] Libraries during this time period. Folder Titles include:- Booklines, ca. 1995 [Information on Christopher Stewart.] IIT/V Department, 1978 - 1988 Women's Network, 1989 - 1996 Student Life Office, 1983 - 1986 Stuart School of Business Administration, 1980 - 1990 Director of Housing [Hermann Union Building and University Apartments], 1992...

Description of the Collection Color photographs (3½ x 5") of the John Crerar/Kemper Library building on Illinois Institute of Technology's campus during renovation of the building (resulting from Crerar's departure from IIT) and its conversion to the structure rededicated as the Paul V. Galvin Library. Photos dated Aug 1984 taken by Susan Davis show images immediately prior to the renovation including the ramp from upper level window which was built to remove the Crerar Library card catalogue from the building. Other...

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Booklines, being a newsletter of the Paul V. Galvin Library, containing information about Library collections, programs, and activities and staff notes. See External Documents for register of issues of Booklines.