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American Society for Information Science and Technology (ASIST) Minnesota Chapter Records, 1968-2000. Finding Aid.

Summary Information
Title: American Society for Information Science and Technology (ASIST) Minnesota Chapter records
Dates: 1968-2000
Creator: American Society for Information Science and Technology. Minnesota Chapter.
Extent: 2 boxes Extent: (1.3 cubic feet)
Language: English
Collection Number: CBI 169
Abstract:
The collection consists of the administrative records created by the Minnesota Chapter of ASIST, as well as papers regarding Audrey Grosch, first chair of ASIST in Minnesota.

Repository: University of Minnesota Libraries. Charles Babbage Institute.

Access and Use
Acquisition Information:

The records were given to the Charles Babbage Institute by Julie Kelly, 2001 chair of the American Society for Information Science and Technology, Minnesota Chapter.

Access Restrictions:

Access to the collection is unrestricted.

Copyright:

The Charles Babbage Institute holds the copyright to all materials in the collection, except for items covered by a prior copyright (such as published materials). Researchers may quote from the collection under the fair use provisions of the copyright law (Title 17, U.S. Code).

Preferred Citation:

American Society for Information Science and Technology, Minnesota Chapter (CBI 169), Charles Babbage Institute, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis.


Arrangement

The materials in this collection are arranged into the following groups:

  • Board of directors, 1977-1996
  • Bylaws and constitution, 1968-1980
  • Committee records, 1970-1989
  • Conferences, 1971-1999
  • Correspondence, 1968-1995
  • Membership, 1968-2000
  • Administrative, 1968-1999
  • Officers' duties and reports, 1968-1999
  • Publications, 1968-1998
  • Awards, 1994
  • National organization, 1972-1995

Within each series the material is arranged alphabetically and chronologically.


Historical Note

The Minnesota chapter of the American Society for Information Science (ASIS) was founded in 1968, after a speech given locally by national ASIS president Robert S. Taylor spurred interested persons to hold an organizational meeting on March 19 of that year. The constitution and bylaws were drafted shortly after and a nominating committee was formed. On May 17, 1968, ASIS granted a charter to the Minnesota chapter and the first board meeting was held June 24, 1968. The chapter bylaws were amended in 1970 and again in 1972 in order to comply with wording in the bylaws of the national organization. Originally the Minnesota chapter included Wisconsin, Iowa, and the Dakotas. Wisconsin subsequently formed its own chapter in 1973; the Minnesota chapter still includes Iowa and the Dakotas. Initial membership was thirty-eight.

The national organization's purpose is to "advance the information sciences and related applications of information technology by providing focus, opportunity, and support to information professionals and organizations" (2001).

The purpose of the Minnesota chapter, as stated in the 1968 constitution, is "to provide an organization through which members of ASIS located within this Chapter area may carry forward the programs and purposes of ASIS. The Chapter shall promote the interests of the Society and its program."

The official chapter newsletter, Transfer , started publication in November 1968. As early as 1969 there was discussion about merging the Minnesota chapters of ASIS and SLA (Special Libraries Association). The title of the newsletter was changed to ASIS SLA Minnesota Memo/Transfer in September 1970 to reflect the partnership between ASIS and SLA. Although not officially merged, they began to hold joint meetings and together have published their newsletter, now named SLA/ASIS Bulletin , since 1987.

In 1994, the Minnesota chapter of ASIST was recognized by Metronet's Capitalizing on Collaboration for its work with several other organizations in fostering "networking among all types of libraries on issues that are inherent to all of us." Their citation was for Continuing Professional Education Planning Partners.

  • Audrey Grosch, Chair
  • William Fuller Brown, Chair Elect
  • Diane Follmer, Secretary
  • Mendall S. Thompson, Treasurer
  • Rameshwar N. Paul, Publication

Collection Scope and Content Note

The collection consists of the administrative records created by the Minnesota Chapter of ASIST, including chapter constitution and bylaws; board of directors records; committee reports; meeting minutes and agendas; newsletters; membership directories; and correspondence. There are also papers regarding Audrey Grosch, first chair of ASIST in Minnesota.

Subject Terms
Index Terms
  • This collection is indexed under the following headings in the catalog of the University of Minnesota Libraries. Researchers desiring materials about related topics, persons, or places should search the catalog using these headings.
  • Grosch, Audrey N., 1934-
  • American Society for Information Science and Technology.
  • American Society for Information Science and Technology. Minnesota Chapter.
  • Special Libraries Association. Minnesota Chapter.
  • Information scientists -- Minnesota.
  • Trade and professional associations -- Minnesota.
Box and Folder List
 Location  Title
 
Board of Directors, 1977-1996  
Box 1
Meeting minutes, 1971-1994. Box 1, Folder 1
 
Rosters, 1977-1979; 1995-1996. Box 1, Folder 1
 
Bylaws and constitution, 1968-1980  
Box 1
Bylaws and constitution, 1968, 1973. Box 1, Folder 2
 
Proposed amendments, 1970, 1972. Box 1, Folder 2
 
Related correspondence 1970-1980. Box 1, Folder 2
 
Committee records, 1970-1989 
Box 1
Ad Hoc Committees.  Box 1, Folder 3
 
Constitution and bylaws, 1970. 
 
Chapter Development Fund, 1982. 
 
Governor's Conference, 1989. 
Box 1
Arrangements Committee, 1977.  Box 1, Folder 3
 
ASIS/SLA Joint Symposium Negotiation Committee, 1978. Box 1, Folder 3
 
Committee descriptions, undated. Box 1, Folder 3
 
Liaison Representative to Conference Committee, 1972. Box 1, Folder 3
 
Nominating Committee, 1972, 1976. Box 1, Folder 3
 
Conferences, 1971-1999 
Box 1
Minnesota Library Services Forum, 1980. Box 1, Folder 4
 
SLA/ASIS Symposia, 1973-1978, 1980, 1982. Box 1, Folder 5
 
Upper Midwest Microcomputers in Libraries, 1989. Box 1, Folder 6
 
User Interfaces and Approaches to Managing Information Overload, 1999. Box 1, Folder 7
 
Various announcement brochures, 1971-1999. Box 1, Folder 8
 
Correspondence, 1968-1995 
Box 1
General, 1968-1973. Box 1, Folder 9
 
General, 1974-1995. Box 1, Folder 10
 
Membership, 1968-2000 
Box 1
Membership, 1968-1975.  Box 1, Folder 11
 
Membership, 1976-1982. Box 1, Folder 12
 
Membership, 1983-2000. Box 1, Folder 13
 
Administrative, 1968-1999 
Box 1
Annual Activities Reports, 1968-1998 (sporadic). Box 1, Folder 14
 
Financial records, 1977-1978, 1984, 1986-1987. Box 1, Folder 15
 
Financial records, 1992-1996. Box 1, Folder 16
 
Historical information, 1968-1977. Box 1, Folder 17
 
Meetings, 1968-1999 
Box 1
Annual meeting records and information, 1971-1995. Box 1, Folder 18
 
General meeting minutes, 1968-1995. Box 1, Folder 19
 
Meeting announcements, agendas, and programs, 1969-1979. Box 1, Folder 20
 
Meeting announcements, agendas, and programs, 1980-1998. Box 1, Folder 21
 
Joint Minnesota Chapters ASIST/SLA, 1969-1999. Box 1, Folder 22
 
Officers' duties and reports, 1968-1999 
Box 1
Position descriptions of ASIS offices.  Box 1, Folder 24
 
Officer rosters.  Box 1, Folder 24
 
Officers' reports.  Box 1, Folder 24
 
Audrey Grosch papers, 1968-1994. Box 1, Folder 25
 
Publications, 1968-1998 
Box 1
Transfer , November 1968-May 1970. Box 1, Folder 26
 
Minnesota Memo/Transfer , September 1970-May/June 1973. Box 1, Folder 26
 
Minnesota Memo/Transfer , August 1973-May/June 1977. Box 1, Folder 27
 
Minnesota Memo/Transfer , September 1977-January 1981. Box 1, Folder 28
 
Minnesota Memo/Transfer , September 1981-July/August 1983. Box 1, Folder 29
 
Minnesota Memo/Transfer , September/October 1983-June/July 1986. Box 2, Folder 1
 
Minnesota Memo/Transfer , November/December 1986. Box 2, Folder 2
 
SLA/ASIS Bulletin , Fall 1987-June 1993. Box 2, Folder 2
 
SLA/ASIS Bulletin , September 1993-Winter 1998. Box 2, Folder 3
 
Awards, 1994 
Box 2
Capitalizing on Collaboration , 1994. Box 2, Folder 4
 
National organization, 1972-1995 
Box 1
Miscellaneous papers.  Box 1, Folder 23