Dean of Libraries: Brad Cole papers
Scope and Contents
This collection contains e-mails, correspondence, memoranda relating to the policies and administration of the library, and fundraising efforts for library programs. Also included are copies of the agreements made between USU and collection donors, such as the Jack London estate, Leonard Arrington estate, and the Larry Elsner foundation.
Dates
- Creation: 1969-2020
Conditions Governing Access
Some files may be restricted due to privacy laws/regulations. All other files no restrictions on use, except: not available through interlibrary loan.
Conditions Governing Use
It is the responsibility of the researcher to obtain any necessary copyright clearances.
Permission to publish material from the Dean of Libraries: Brad Cole papers must be obtained from the
Biographical / Historical
Bradford Cole held many positions at USU’s Merrill-Cazier Library, including curator of manuscripts (1983-1995), director of Special Collections and Archives (2004-2014), but most noticeably, Dean of Libraries (2014-2021). As Dean, Cole focused on developing many new services at the Merrill-Cazier Library, including Open Educational Resources grants, digitization of the library catalogue, and federally funded grants for associated research. Cole made the services at the Merrill-Cazier Library easily accessible and created many opportunities for students to both learn and work at the library.
Extent
6.5 Linear Feet (13 boxes)
Language of Materials
English
Abstract
Office files related to the library service of Brad Cole.
Arrangement
This collection is arranged into series: Personal materials; materials related to the Leonard J. Arrington collection and lectures; general administrative files (arranged roughly by year); and materials concerning the construction of the new Merrill-Cazier Library building.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
These materials were placed with Special Collections and Archives when Cole retired in 2021.
- Title
- Guide to the Dean of Libraries: Brad Cole papers
- Author
- Finding aid written by Eliza Taylor, Heather Housley, and Kelly Rovegno
- Date
- 2023
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
Repository Details
Part of the Utah State University, Merrill-Cazier Library, Special Collections & Archives Repository
Merrill-Cazier Library
Utah State University
3000 Old Main Hill
Logan Utah 84322-3000 United States
435 797-8248
435 797-2880 (Fax)
scweb@usu.edu