University of West Florida Libraries, Dean of Libraries, Robert E. Dugan Records, bulk 1984-2018

 

Collection context

Summary

Creator:
Robert E. Dugan, Dean of Libraries (2010-2018)
Extent:
2,897 items 3.35 c.f. (3 x 1.0 box; 2 x .35 box)
Language:
English

Background

Scope and content:

Records of the Dean of Libraries, 1984-2018, primarily of Dean Robert E. Dugan, including materials on library audits, annual reports, budgets, building plans (1994 addition, Great Good Place 2011, 2017 circulation and first floor renovation, classroom 2013), strategic plans, evaluation of the library and library services in comparison with other SUS institutions, statewide collection assessments, statewide digital assessments, technology fee proposals and library awards, ASPIRE reports and planning, and minutes of library faculty meetings, the University Library Committee (university-wide), and the Provost's Council/Dean's Council,. Files include special projects chaired by Dugan including the Academic Affairs Reorganization (2013-2014), the 2015 Scholarly Task Force, and the library portion of the reaffirmation of accreditation by the Southern Association of Colleges and Universities. Additional topics include the Chester Davis Music Donation (2015), UWF library services to Eglin AFB, librarian emeritus status for Caroline Thompson, and information on every department and aspect of library operations.

Robert E. Dugan served as Dean of Libraries from August 1, 2010 through June 30, 2018. He specialized in statistical analysis of library operations, budgets, collection growth, and the records include legacy detail from the 1980s forward as well as historical changes in Academic Affairs and Library operations. Detailed inventory and boxlist available in the Archives Office.

Rules or conventions:
Describing Archives: A Content Standard

Access and use

Location of this collection:
University Archives and West Florida History Center
11000 University Pkwy
Pensacola
FL
32514
USA