2.20 m of textual records
The Arthur A. Wishart Library is the sole library for Algoma University College. The university's librarian position was the third position hired by the Board of Governors in 1966, following the hiring of the principal and the registrar. The library reports to the Office of the Academic Dean. During the period 1998-2006, the Office of the Academic Dean acted as the de facto Library Director.
The following individuals have held the position of University Librarian, Chief Librarian, or Library Director: Jean Eckmier (1966-1969); Iain J. Bates, MA, ALA (1969-1977); .Diana C. Kertland-Aurandt, BA, BLS, MA (1977-1981); Dr. Richard J. Bazillion, MALS (1981-1991); Susan Scott, BA, MLS (1991-1992); Patricia V. Burt, BA, MLS (1993-1998); Dr. Linda Sorenson (1998-2000) [acting]; Dr. Jong S. You (2000-2003) [acting]; Dr. Arthur H. Perlini (2003-2006) [acting]; and Ken Hernden, BA, MLIS (2006-).
Fonds comprises records created by the staff of the Arthur A. Wishart Library that reflect the library's roles of building collections to support academic programs, of delivering library instruction to faculty and students, and of taking part in the management and committee work of the university and its unions. Fonds comprises budgets and financial information, annual reports, statistical reports, correspondence and memoranda, library publications, committee working files and other material.
Records in accruals 2007-015, 2007-016, 2007-017, 2007-033, 2007-039 were placed in storage in the library's archives room after 1984 and before 2006. The records were appraised for retention by Ken Hernden in 2007. Records in accrual 2008-011 were placed in storage in the library's archives room after 1984 and before 2006. The records were appraised for retention by Ken Hernden in 2008. Accrual 2009-028 was appraised for retention in 2009 by Ken Hernden. Accruals 2013-059 were appraised for retention by Ken Hernden in 2013.
Access is restricted and requires permission of the Library Director. Direct requests to the Library Director, Arthur A. Wishart Library. Researchers must adhere to applicable copyright law and privacy legislation.
Use is restricted and requires the permission of the Library Director. Direct requests to the Library Director, Arthur A. Wishart Library. Researchers must adhere to applicable copyright law and privacy legislation. Archives staff must make reproductions. Reproductions are dependent on the fragility of the originals.
Basic conservation performed on fonds.
