Librariana VII: Departmental Records
Scope and Contents
Many of these records are reports, either annual or monthly ones, but acquisitions lists are also included, along with materials on “Art in Industry” (a special project dated from the 1930s),information on certification, statistics, press releases, and other such information.
Dates
- 1846 - 2019
Biographical / Historical
Any large organization, such as the Newark Public Library, consists of smaller, more specialized departments. This collection of records documents the activities of the most of the major departments, especially those located at the main library. These department include Art and Music, Bindery, Cataloging, Central Library Services, Children’s Room and Schools Services, Circulation, Community Services, Education, General Reference, Lending, New Jersey Room, Acquisitions and Orders, Public Relations, Registration, and Technical Services. The documentation for the Branches, especially the Business Branch, has its own separate series within this record group.
Extent
30 Linear Feet (71 boxes)
Language of Materials
English
Abstract
Many of these records are reports, but include acquisitions lists, statistics, press releases, and other such information.
Repository Details
Part of the Charles F. Cummings New Jersey Information Center, Newark Public Library Repository
3rd Floor
Newark Public Library
5 Washington St.
Newark NJ 07102 United States
973-733-7775
njreference@npl.org