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Academic libraries

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Scope Note: Works on academic libraries in special fields, such as law school libraries, are entered under headings for special libraries, e.g. Law libraries; Business libraries; etc.

Found in 4 Collections and/or Records:

Fremont Rider book typescript

 Collection — Box 1
Identifier: 1998-003
Dates: dates unknown

Fremont Rider papers

 Collection
Identifier: 1000-398
Abstract

Fremont Rider was Wesleyan Librarian from 1933-1953. He had worked with Melvil Dewey and had many creative ideas about improving libraries. Some of his projects are controversial today but his proposal for microcards to replace actual books was a forerunner of microfilm and of the digital era. These papers document his efforts in the library world along with his work in writing, editing, publishing and inventing.

Dates: 1916-1959

Wesleyan University Library Science Librarian's subject files

 Collection
Identifier: 1999-031
Dates: circa 1970s-1990s

Wesleyan University Science Center planning files

 Collection
Identifier: 1000-100
Abstract This collection concerns the planning and construction of Phase II of the Science Center, completed in 1970. The building is now known as the Exley Science Center.The Science Center Planning materials include correspondence, memoranda, meeting minutes, plans, drawings and other items related to the design, planning, space allocation, HVAC system, and construction of the Science Center and Science Library. Smith Haines Lundberg & Waehler, the E & F Construction Company,...
Dates: 1962-1971