Records of the American University in Cairo University Libraria, Smith Richardson, 1985-1988: A Preliminary Inventory of the Collection

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Descriptive Summary
Restrictions
Subject Headings
Administrative Information
Preliminary File List
Descriptive Summary
Repository: University Archives, Rare Books and Special Collections Library, American University in Cairo, Phone: 2797-5060
Creator: American University in Cairo. Office of the University Librarian. Richardson, Smith
Title: Records of the American University in Cairo University Librarian Smith Richardson
Dates: 1985-1988
Quantity: 1 linear foot (2 boxes)
Biographical/Historical Abstract: As the University Librarian from 1985 to 1988, Smith Richardson oversaw all AUC Library operations.
Scope and Content Abstract: Materials may include correspondence, reports, memoranda, and/or other forms of documentation pertaining to department operations and governance, course or instruction materials, personnel records, and correspondence with other AUC departments or offices.
Call Number: **See Archives Staff**
Language: Collection materials are in English .

Restrictions

Access and Restrictions

Unprocessed portions of collections are subject to review by University Archives staff before access is granted to identify restricted material.

Use of Materials

Items in the collection do not circulate and may be used only within the Rare Books Library. Users must comply with the Rare Books Library's rules on handling and care of materials.

Permission to publish or reproduce collection materials must be received from the University Archivist. Items may be subject to copyright. The user must also secure permission to publish from the copyright owner.

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Subject Headings

American University in Cairo. Office of the University Librarian.
American University in Cairo--History.
Richardson, Smith.
Universities and Colleges--Egypt--Cairo.

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Administrative Information

Citation

The preferred citation for quoting material from this collection is: Records of the American University in Cairo University Librarian Smith Richardson, 1985-1988, [Box/Folder #], [Folder Title], University Archives, Rare Books and Special Collections Library, The American University in Cairo.

Acquisition Information

The records were transferred to the University Archives by the Library in 1992.

Processing Information

The collection was processed by Steve Urgola, University Archivist.

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Preliminary File List

Box 1
Acquisitions, 1985-1988
Including Blackwells'
Acquisitions-Book Donations, 1985-1988
Acquisitions-Rare Books and Manuscripts-de Wit Collection, 1986
Acquisitions-Rare Books and Manuscripts-Hassan Collection, 1987
Acquisitions-Rare Books and Manuscripts-Issawi Collection, 1987-1988
Acquisitions-Rare Books and Manuscripts-Moustafa Collection, 1987-1988
Acquisitions-Rare Books and Manuscripts-Ossama Collection, 1987
Acquisitions-Rare Books and Manuscripts-Rentz Collection, 1988
Acquisitions-Rare Books and Manuscripts-Saba Collection, 1987-1988
Admissions & Registration Office, 1985-1988
African University Libraries, 1986-1987
Audio Visual Resources Center, 1984-1988
Book Deaccessions and Donations, 1988
Budget and Finances, 1985-1988
Budget and Finances-1966-1986 1986
Budget and Finances-Col. Harold E. Pride Book Fund, 1985-1987
Budget and Finances-Jesse Duggan Memorial Fund, 1985-1988
Budget and Finances-Sheikh Saleh Kamel Fund, 1985
Catalog/Automated System-LIBIS/DOBIS, Barcoding and Labeling System Component Acquisition, 1985-1986
Cataloging-Research Libraries Information Network (RLIN), 1986-1987
Catalog Department, 1986-1987
Including Report on Missing Books
Center for Adult and Continuing Education, 1986
Computer Cente, 1986-1988
Including Automated Library Catalog (OPAC)
Computer Science Department, 1985
Creswell Library/Center for Arabic Studies (CAS) Library, 1985-1988
Box 2
Dean of Faculties Provost I. Moyer Hunsberger, George Gibson, 1985-1988
Documentation Center (Proposed), 1985
Economics, Political Science, and Mass Communications, Department of, 1986-1987
Egyptian University Libraries, 1987
Engineering Department, 1986-1987
English and Comparative Literature, Department of Freshman Writing Program, 1983-1988
Library Building, 1985-1988
Including Buildings and Grounds Office Correspondence
Library of Congress Egypt Office-Middle East Cooperative Acquisitions Program, 1985-1988
including Serials
Library Training-Assiut University, Ahfad University (Khartoum, Sudan) AUC Librarians in United States, 1987-1988
Library Training Course for AUC Students, 1986-1987
Listening Center, 1986
Mail Office, 1986
Management, Jameel Center for Middle East, 1986
Personnel/Staff, 1985-1988
Including Personnel Office Correspondence
Planning and Development, Office of, 1986-1988
President Richard F. Pedersen, 1986-1988
Including Acquisitions (Saba Collection), Copyright Issues, Creswell Library
Public Relations Office, 1986
Including Newspaper Articles about Library
Purchasing and Support Services Office, 1985-1988
Research Requests, 1987
Science Department, 1986-1988
Including Placement of Textbooks on Reserve
Security, 1986-1987
including Guards, Noise Control
Social Research Center, 1985-1986
Including Proposed Documentation Unit on Women in the Middle East and North Africa
Sociology, Anthropology, Psychology and Egyptology, Department of, 1985-1987
Including Special Collections
Special Collections Department/Special Services Department, 1985-1987
Student Affairs Office/Dean of Students, Student Union, 1985-1988
Including Student Behavior, Noise Security, Fines
University Catalog and Viewbook, 1986-1987
University Librarian-Search Committee for University Librarian, 1987-1988
University Librarian Jesse Duggan-Memorials, 1985-1988
Including Conference Room
Visits and Conferences, 1985-1988

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