American Society for Information Science and Technology (ASIST) Minnesota Chapter records
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.
Dates
- Creation: 1968-2000
Creator
Language of Materials
English
Access to materials:
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).
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/Transferin 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.
The first officers of ASIST, Minnesota Chapter were:
- Audrey Grosch, Chair
- William Fuller Brown, Chair Elect
- Diane Follmer, Secretary
- Mendall S. Thompson, Treasurer
- Rameshwar N. Paul, Publication
Extent
2 boxes (1.3 cubic feet)
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.
Arrangement of Collection
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.
Acquisition:
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.
Subject
- Grosch, Audrey N., 1934-1994 (Person)
- American Society for Information Science and Technology. (Organization)
- American Society for Information Science and Technology. Minnesota Chapter. (Organization)
- Special Libraries Association. Minnesota Chapter. (Organization)
- Title
- American Society for Information Science and Technology (ASIST) Minnesota Chapter Records, 1968-2000. Finding Aid.
- Author
- Prepared by Corinne Florin, October 2001.
- Date
- 2004
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
- Language of description note
- English
Collecting Area Details
Contact The Charles Babbage Institute Archives Collecting Area
Elmer L. Andersen Library
222 - 21st Avenue South
Minneapolis MN 55455
612-624-5050
cbi@umn.edu
