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Minnesota Department of Human Services Library collection

 Collection
Identifier: sw0178

Scope and Content

The collection consists of books, articles, papers, reports, conference proceedings, pamphlets, brochures, standards and manuals from the Minnesota Department of Human Services Library. The bulk of the collection's volumes were published between 1960 and 1980, although titles go back as early as 1929. The subject matter provides coverage of professional social work and social services literature, supplemented by more selective coverage of popular and professional works in public policy, psychology and sociology.

Dates

  • Creation: 1929-1981

Language of Materials

English

Use of Materials

Open for use in Social Welfare History Archives reading room.

Copyright

Please contact the Archivist for copyright information.

Historical Note

The Minnesota Department of Human Services Library served as a reference library for the professional staff in the state welfare department and as the basis for handling information requests from social service agencies throughout the state. Development of the library ended in 1981.

Extent

18 Linear Feet

Abstract

The collection consists of volumes from the Minnesota Department of Human Services Library covering social work and social services, public policy, psychology and sociology.

Arrangement of the Records

The Minnesota Department of Human Services Library collection is arranged into 108 series

Other Finding Aid

Unpublished inventory available. Please contact Archives for more information.

Acquisition Information

The Minnesota Department of Human Services Library collection was given to the Social Welfare History Archives by the Minnesota Department of Human Services in November 1986.

Title
Minnesota Department of Human Services Library collection
Author
Rachel Thompson
Date
August 2012
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin
Language of description note
English

Collecting Area Details

Contact The Social Welfare History Archives Collecting Area

Contact:

612-624-6394