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Information and Library Services, Ladd Library records

 Collection
Identifier: CA06.01

Scope and Content Note

This collection contains records pertaining to the activities and administration of Ladd Library at Bates College. The records contain correspondence and memoranda, publications, reports, and other files.

Dates

  • 1857-2007

Creator

Access Restrictions

Administrative records are generally closed for twenty years after date of creation. Files created for general distribution, such as publications, are open to researchers.

Use Restrictions

The collection is the physical property of Edmund S. Muskie Archives and Special Collections Library. Bates College holds literary rights only for material created by College personnel working on official behalf of the College, or for material which was given to the College with such rights specifically assigned. For all other material, literary rights, including copyright, belong to the authors or their legal heirs and assigns. Researchers are responsible for obtaining permission from rights holders for publication or other purposes that exceed fair use.

Historical Note

The first library space at Bates College was in Hathorn Hall, which held all administrative and academic offices of the college for some time. The first dedicated library building was Coram Library, built in 1902. Coram served as the college's library until the opening of Ladd Library in 1973.

Extent

8.5 Linear Feet

Language of Materials

English

Abstract

This collection contains records pertaining to the activities and administration of Ladd Library at Bates College. Records include correspondence, memoranda, reports, publications and other files.

Organization and Arrangement

The records are organized into five series and arranged alphabetically by folder title within each series.

Title
Guide to the Information and Library Services, Ladd Library records, undated
Status
Edited Full Draft
Author
unprocessed
Language of description
English
Script of description
Code for undetermined script
Language of description note
Description is in: English
Edition statement
©2011

Repository Details

Part of the Edmund S. Muskie Archives and Special Collections Library Repository

Contact:
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