Ohio University Friends of the Libraries Collection
Scope and Content
The Friends of the Libraries organization was created in 1979 as a way to help Alden Library raise money to supplement external funding. In addition to providing an annual gift to Alden Library, they also host book sales, sponsor public lectures, provide scholarships to selected student employees, and publish a semi-annual magazine called Gatherings.
Dates
- Creation: 1979-2011
Language of Materials
The records are in English.
Extent
2 cubic feet
Abstract
This collection contains materials from the Ohio University Friends of the Libraries.
Statement of Arrangement
Organized into two series: 1. Administration; and 2. Publications.
Description Note
Original, legacy collection inventories may contain inaccuracies or be incomplete. Collection descriptions may change or be updated as they are verified. Please contact Mahn Center staff if you note any errors or discrepancies.
Subject
- Friends of the Libraries of Ohio University (Organization)
- Ohio University. Libraries (Organization)
- Title
- Finding aid for the Ohio University Friends of the Libraries Collection
- Author
- Finding aid prepared by Jessica Nelson
- Date
- 2013
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
- Language of description note
- Finding aid written in English
Revision Statements
- 5 January 2024: Subjects and other notes added from ALICE MARC records and Mahn Center Microsoft Office finding aids by Ohio University Libraries Metadata Services Department Python scripts.
Repository Details
Part of the Mahn Center for Archives and Special Collections Repository
