School of Library Service Library Vertical Files, ca. 1805, 1832-1994 | The American Library Association Archives

Description: The Vertical Files of Columbia University's School of Library Service Library contain library handbooks, reports, community publications, postcards, photographs, dedication and fundraising pamphlets, rules and regulations for staff and patrons, circulation and personnel forms, library cards, state library commission records, clippings and library vendor catalogs. Also included are materials from library, information science, publishing, and bookselling professional organizations. The series is divided into two geographical sections - U.S. States and Territories, and International. Other subseries include Organizations, Subject Files, Catalogs, and ALA Subject Files, which contain annual and midwinter meeting records, programs, souvenirs, and council and division records.