Difference between revisions of "Harold B. Lee Library. University Archives and Records Management"

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The University Archives were established in 1957 in the Maeser Building, records management was a part of the objective of the University Archives.  In 1962 under the University Archives a Records Service was established for the preservation and destruction of relevant University materials.  In 1973 the University Archives and Records Management Committee was formed under the direction of University President Dallin H. Oaks and Director of Libraries Daniel K. Nelson. In 1978 a Records Center was established as a part of the University Archives and Manuscripts department, but it functioned outside of the library in the Heber J. Grant Building.  In 1990 University Archives merged with Records Management until 1996.
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In 1990 Records Management was transferred from Information Systems Services to the Library.  In early 1991 Records Management and University Archives merged to make a new department, University Archives and Records Management. The chair of this new department was Maralyn Harmston (1991-1996). The chair reported to the University Librarian, Sterling K. Albrecht (1991-1996).
  
 
==Description==
 
==Description==
  
Established: [[established in::date::a. 1973]]
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Established: [[established in::date::1991]]
  
 
Abolished: [[abolished in::date::?]]
 
Abolished: [[abolished in::date::?]]
  
Location: [[location of::Provo, Utah]] ([[date::a. 1973]]-[[date::?]])
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Location: [[location of::Provo, Utah]] ([[date::1991]]-[[date::?]])
  
 
==Functions==
 
==Functions==
  
The University Archives and Records Management Committee focused on three major projects. First, the creation of a report and recommendations supporting the establishment of a full university records management service. Second, Revision of the university archives use policy. Third, establishing standards, policies and guidelines for the preservation and storage of university records on microfilm.
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==Assets and Administrative Structure==
 
==Assets and Administrative Structure==
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==Associated Archival Materials==
 
==Associated Archival Materials==
  
University Archives records (UA 1068)
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University Archives Records (UA 1068)
  
 
==Sources==
 
==Sources==
  
Brigham Young University Office Records, UA 1068 Box 15 Folder 5: (University Archives and Records Management 1957-1990)
 
  
Harold B. Lee Library Annual Report, 1973-1974, pg. 27-28: (University Archives and Records Management Committee formed and projects outlined)
 
  
 
==Maintenance Information==
 
==Maintenance Information==

Revision as of 16:56, 13 June 2012

In 1990 Records Management was transferred from Information Systems Services to the Library. In early 1991 Records Management and University Archives merged to make a new department, University Archives and Records Management. The chair of this new department was Maralyn Harmston (1991-1996). The chair reported to the University Librarian, Sterling K. Albrecht (1991-1996).

Description

Established: 1991

Abolished: ?
The date "?" was not understood.
Location: Provo, Utah (1991-?
The date "?" was not understood.
)

Functions

Assets and Administrative Structure

Records Management was housed in room 233 in the Smith Family Living Center.

Associated Units

Superior unit: Brigham Young University (a. 1973-?
The date "?" was not understood.
)

Associated Archival Materials

University Archives Records (UA 1068)

Sources

Maintenance Information

Record ID:EAC-2012-00017

Creator: UPB