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Ua51/1/5 University Libraries Dean Events, Wku Archives

WKU Archives Collection Inventories

Unprocessed records created by and for the Dean of Libraries regarding library wide events. Includes fund raisers and workshops.

Ua52/1 Wku Archives Solicited Collections, Wku Archives

WKU Archives Collection Inventories

Records and information solicited from WKU alumni, students, faculty and staff regarding events and history of Western Kentucky University.

Ua51/1/1 University Libraries Dean Committees, Wku Archives

WKU Archives Collection Inventories

Unprocessed Dean of Libraries committee files. Includes meeting minutes for Council of Library Department Heads, Virtual Committee, and the Library Website Committee.

Ua1c2/47 Kentucky Building Photos, Wku Archives

WKU Archives Collection Inventories

Images of Kentucky Building.

Ua52/1 Out Of The Box, Wku Archives

WKU Administration Documents

Newsletter created by and about WKU Archives and the records management program.

Ua52/1 Out Of The Box, Wku Archives

WKU Administration Documents

Newsletter created by and about WKU Archives and the records management program.

Ua52/1 Out Of The Box, Wku Archives

WKU Administration Documents

Newsletter created by and about WKU Archives and the records management program.

Ua12/2/16 Wku Spirit Masters, Wku Archives

WKU Archives Collection Inventories

Records created by and about the WKU Spirit Masters .

Ua99/3 Bowling Green Business University Registrar, Wku Archives

WKU Archives Collection Inventories

Records created by the Registrar of Bowling Green Business University

Ua52/1 Out Of The Box, Wku Archives

WKU Administration Documents

Newsletter created by and about WKU Archives and the records management program.

Ua52/1 Out Of The Box, Wku Archives

WKU Administration Documents

Newsletter created by and about WKU Archives and the records management program.

Using Primary Resources For Your Research, Jonathan Jeffrey

Moving along the Track to Promotion & Tenure

No abstract provided.

Ua19/16/5/7 Athletic Media Relations - Football Film/Video/Audio File, Wku Archives

WKU Archives Collection Inventories

Film, video and audio recordings of football games and football related events.

Wku Libraries: Using Pastperfect To Open Hidden Collections, Nancy Richey

SCL Faculty and Staff Publications

Traditionally, access records for the Department of Special Collections were produced in analog forms which limited their use to in-house researchers.

The author chronicles the library/museum decision to purchase, PastPerfect, collection management software and reviews the product from a librarian’s point of view

Talk To Me: Using Ohms To Index An Oral History Project, Lisa Karen Miller

DLPS Faculty Publications

The presentation discusses using the University of Kentucky's Oral History Metadata Synchronizer to index the interviews comprising the Western Kentucky University Libraries Oral History Project, conducted by Lisa Karen Miller in 2013.

Ua12/2/1/5 Teachers College Heights Index, Wku Archives

WKU Archives Collection Inventories

Teachers College Heights was an early newspaper created by WKU for advertising and recruitment purposes. The publication is available on microfilm in the Harrison-Baird Reading Room.

Kentucky Council On Archives (Mss 364), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives

Manuscript Collection Finding Aids

Finding aid only for Manuscripts Collection 364. Correspondence, meeting minutes, publications, photographs and audiotapes regarding the Kentucky Council on Archives, a statewide professional organization for archivists, records managers, manuscript curators, and others interested in the preservation and use of public records and manuscript collections in Kentucky.

Harrison, Elaine (Maher), 1924-2016 (Sc 2418), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives

Manuscript Collection Finding Aids

Finding aid only for Manuscripts Small Collection 2418. "Manual for Processing Manuscript Collections in the Manuscript Division, Kentucky Library," a project submitted by Elaine M. Harrison for a library science class at Western Kentucky University, Bowling Green, Kentucky.

Ua51/3/4 University Libraries Library Special Collections Events, Wku Archives

WKU Archives Collection Inventories

Records documenting exhibits and events sponsored by and held in the Library Special Collections. Includes invitations, flyers and posters.

Ua51/3/5 University Libraries Library Special Collections Awards, Wku Archives

WKU Archives Collection Inventories

Awards received by Library Special Collections.

Ua58/1 Graduate Studies & Research - Theses & Dissertations, Wku Archives

WKU Archives Collection Inventories

Inventory of theses and dissertations written by WKU students housed in WKU Archives. Theses and dissertations for the period 1932-present are digitized and available in TopScholar, WKU’s Institutional Repository, except where the author denied permission. These are available with limited access. Digitized theses include url.

The Law Of Libraries And Archives: Chapter 1: Libraries And The U.S. Legal System, Bryan M. Carson

DLPS Faculty Publications

The law should be accessible to every professional, which is the philosophy behind The Law of Libraries and Archives. In this invaluable book, legal concepts are explained in plain English so that librarians and archivists will be able to understand the principles that affect them on a daily basis. This book provides its readers with answers and raises issues for them to think about. In addition to providing a basic overview of the law, this work contains enough details to allow readers to make informed choices and to converse intelligently with legal counsel.
Some of the issues included in …

Ua51 Plan For Change: Kentucky Library And Museum, Timothy Mullin

Library Annual Reports, Reports, and Statistics

To create a dynamic, exciting library and museum, which will be an asset to both Western Kentucky University and the community at large, a number of changes in our normal operations need to take place. The problems are each addressed below; storage, new gallery space, new exhibits, and new operating procedures to better meet the needs of the community and the campus. This plan will address each aspect of the anticipated changes, and set some priorities. All changes described will be consistent with the strategic plans of the University Libraries and Western Kentucky University.

Made To Fit A Woman: Riding Uniforms Of The Frontier Nursing Service, Donna C. Parker

SCL Faculty and Staff Publications

The riding uniform of the Frontier Nursing Service (FNS) conveyed a powerful image of the nurse-midwife as authority figure and professional. In the eastern Kentucky mountains the FNS nurse brought desperately needed health care to the people. Their distinctive, horizon-blue uniform provided instant recognition, and therefore protection, to the nurse-midwife who relied on local residents for help. The sensible, military-styled uniform reinforced the nurse’s authority and reassured patients of receiving expert care. The dress unified staff working towards a common goal making them feel like a family and team. Wearing her uniform proudly, the properly attired nurse represented the high …

Ua51/1/5 Wku Libraries Scrapbook 3, Wku Libraries

WKU Administration Documents

Scrapbook has been disassembled. Photographs are available in UA1C11.23 WKU Libraries Photograph Collection. Documents housed in UA51.1.5 Dean of Libraries - Events File.

Ua19/16/1 Hilltoppers Vs Russian Czars, Wku Athletic Media Relations

WKU Administration Documents

Poster created to advertise the WKU Hilltopper vs Russian Czars football game. Includes roster of both teams on back.

Ua77/1 Alumni, Wku Alumni Association

WKU Administration Documents

WKU's alumni magazine. Contents:

• Education Doctorate Proposal Withdrawn
• Western’s Budget Hit by State Revenue Shortfalls
• Meredith, Thomas. Continuing the Dream – Kentucky Museum
• Watkins, Dianne. The Kentucky Museum: A Hidden Jewel
• Hodges, Pat. The Shakers of South Union
• McGuire, Sue. War Letters from Somewhere In . . . – Frances Richards, World War II
• Mills, Connie. A Rather Political Collection – Julius Rather
• The Kentucky Museum Collection
• Staebell, Sandra. Invasion of the Toy Soldiers
• The Henry Hardin Cherry Society
• Athletic Hall of Fame Banquet
• Coal Science Program Receives $50,000 Endowment
• Campus Construction Continues – Preston Health & Activities Center, Meredith …

Ua19/16/1 Volleyball Media Guide, Wku Athletic Media Relations

WKU Administration Documents

1986 Volleyball Media Guide reports 1985 results, 1986 schedule, roster, glossary and biographical sketches of coaches Charlie Daniel and Melina Helton.

Procedures For The Processing, Cataloging, And Classification Of A Non-Circulating Historical Art Print Collection, Linda Ray

Masters Theses & Specialist Projects

In order to establish specific procedures for processing, cataloging and classifying the art print collection at the Kentucky Library, Western Kentucky University, data were gathered from three sources. These were: (1) information on current procedures used in the Kentucky Library, obtained through an interview with Riley Handy, the Kentucky Librarian (2) a search of related literature and (3) a questionnaire survey of other institution having art print collections.

It was found that historically valuable art prints, which are used primarily as documentary resources, need to be carefully processed and stored so as to preserve and protect them from damaging effects …

Ua37/6 Gayle Carver & L.Y. Lancaster Interview, Sara Tyler, L. Y. Lancaster, Gayle Carver

Faculty/Staff Personal Papers

Interviews conducted by Sara Tyler with Gayle Carver and L.Y. Lancaster. The majority of the interviews are about the history of the Kentucky Building and Kentucky Museum collections. There is also information regarding WKU in the 1910s through 1950s, student activities, WKU Bookstore, faculty and staff members, Henry Cherry and other information about the early history of WKU.