Perkins Library Reference Department records, 1937-2009

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Summary

Creator:
Duke University. Perkins Library. Reference Department.
Abstract:
The Reference Department at William R. Perkins Library offers research guidance and consultations, tours of the library, and instruction to students and patrons of the library. The collection contains records related to the Perkins Library Reference Department including annual reports, statistics, meeting minutes, materials related to renovation projects at Perkins, departmental policies, Duke Summer Reading Program, and records of the Librarians Assembly.
Extent:
9.5 Linear Feet
Language:
Materials in English
Collection ID:
UA.08.07.0002
University Archives Record Group:
08 -- Libraries
08 -- Libraries > 07 -- Perkins/Bostock Library

Background

Scope and content:

The collection contains records related to the Reference Department at Perkins Library. Includes annual reports, statistics, meeting minutes, correspondence, departmental policies, exhibit materials, staff training and orientation materials, library instruction, and records of the Librarians Assembly. The collection includes files of Emily Werrell, the first Coordinator of Library Instruction and Outreach, and Sara Seten Berghausen, who served as a reference librarian from 2001-2014. These files consist of materials related to library tours, Perkins renovations, strategic planning, and the Duke Summer Reading program.

Biographical / historical:

The Duke University library was relocated to West Campus from East Campus in 1930 and was named the General Library. After undergoing expansions in 1949 and 1966, the library was renamed to honor William R. Perkins, a Duke Endowment trustee. In 2000, the Perkins Library Renovation Committee was established to facilitate another expansion and redesign of the library through the Perkins Project. Construction began in 2003, and the William R. Perkins Library reopened along with the addition of Bostock Library in 2005. The Perkins Library renovations focused on creating a space to facilitate interactive learning for students and faculty.

The William R. Perkins Library Reference Department offers research guidance, consultations, tours of the library, and instruction to students and patrons. The reference department also oversaw the Reference Internship Program, which provided library science school students with professional experience in reference, instruction, and the development of library resources.

Sources:

https://blogs.library.duke.edu/magazine/2012/01/12/timeline-of-the-perkins-project/, accessed February 19, 2024

https://library.duke.edu/rubenstein/uarchives/history/articles/library-history, accessed February 19, 2024

http://www.lib.duke.edu/reference/, accessed February 19, 2024

Acquisition information:
The Perkins Library Reference Department records were received by the University Archives as a series of transfers during 1985-2024.
Processing information:

Processed by: University Archives Staff

Finding aid derived from MARC record, November 2014

Accessions A85-056, A85-80, A85-102, A91-26, UA2024-0010 added and finding aid updated by April Blevins, February 2024

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Restrictions:

Access restricted. Some materials in this collection are Duke University administrative materials. For a period of twenty-five years from the origin of the material, permission in writing from the office of origin and the University Archivist is required for use of administrative records. After twenty-five years, records that have been processed may be consulted with the permission of the University Archivist. Contact Research Services for more information.

Access restricted. Some materials in this collection are personnel records. Records pertaining to employment where individuals are identified are closed for 70 years.

Terms of access:

Copyright for official university records is held by Duke University; all other copyright is retained by the authors of items in these papers, or their descendants, as stipulated by United States copyright law.

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Preferred citation:

[Identification of item], Perkins Library Reference Department records, Duke University Archives, David M. Rubenstein Rare Book & Manuscript Library, Duke University.

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