Material created by the University of Waterloo Library while assessing noise levels in Dana Porter Library and implementing a plan to create specific study zones. Includes a survey report, a student engagement plan, a draft design for public zones, and floor plans.

File consists of Senate Library Sub Committee working files including memoranda and correspondence.

File consists of Senate Library Committee working files including memoranda and correspondence.

File consists of Library committee reports.

File consists of Engineering, Mathematics and Science Library working files.

University of Waterloo Library Web Operational Management Group's draft copy of the UW Library web strategy.

University of Waterloo Library Web Operational Management Group's meeting minutes. Also includes meeting and agenda procedures. The minutes are arranged chronologically by the following meeting dates:

• February 13, 2001
• February 20, 2001
• March 13, 2001
• March 27, 2001
• April 10, 2001
• April 24, 2001
• May 8, 2001
• May 15, 2001
• May 22, 2001
• June 6, 2001
• June 20, 2001
• July 4, 2001
• July 18, 2001
• August 15, 2001
• September 5, 2001
• October 3, 2001
• October 17, 2001
• October 31, 2001
• December 12, 2001
• January 9, 2002
• January 23, 2002
• February 6, 2002
• March 20, 2002
• April 3, 2002
• April 17, 2002
• May 15, 2002
• May 29, 2002
• June 12, 2002
• July 10, 2002
• July 31, 2002
• September 4, 2002
• September 18, 2002
• October 2, 2002
• October 16, 2002
• October 30, 2002
• November 13, 2002
• December 11, 2002

University of Waterloo Library Web Operational Management Group's meeting minutes. The minutes are arranged chronologically by the following meeting dates:

• January 12, 2011
• January 26, 2011
• February 9, 2011
• March 9, 2011
• April 13, 2011
• May 11, 2011
• May 25, 2011
• July 13, 2011
• August 24, 2011
• September 28, 2011
• October 12, 2011
• October 26, 2011
• November 9, 2011
• November 23, 2011
• January 11, 2012
• February 8, 2012
• April 11, 2012
• May 9, 2012
• June 13, 2012
• June 27, 2012
• July 25, 2012
• September 12, 2012
• October 10, 2012
• November 14, 2012
• December 12, 2012

University of Waterloo Library Web Operational Management Group's meeting minutes. The minutes are arranged chronologically by the following meeting dates:

• January 8, 2003
• February 5, 2003
• February 19, 2003
• March 5, 2003
• March 19, 2003
• April 16, 2003
• April 30, 2003
• May 14, 2003
• June 11, 2003
• June 25, 2003
• July 23, 2003
• September 17, 2003
• October 1, 2003
• October 15, 2003
• October 29, 2003
• November 12, 2003
• November 26, 2003
• January 21, 2004
• February 18, 2004
• March 3, 2004
• March 24, 2004
• March 31, 2004
• April 14, 2004
• May 12, 2004
• June 9, 2004
• June 23, 2004
• September 1, 2004
• September 15, 2004
• September 29, 2004
• October 27, 2004
• November 10, 2004
• November 24, 2004
• December 8, 2004
• December 22, 2004

University of Waterloo Library Web Operational Management Group's meeting minutes. The minutes are arranged chronologically by the following meeting dates:

• January 10, 2007
• January 24, 2007
• February 7, 2007
• March 7, 2007
• March 21, 2007
• April 4, 2007
• May 16, 2007
• July 5, 2007
• August 8, 2007
• August 22, 2007
• September 21, 2007
• October 3, 2007
• October 17, 2007
• October 31, 2007
• November 28, 2007
• December 12, 2007
• January 9, 2008
• January 23, 2008
• February 13, 2008
• February 27, 2008
• March 20, 2008
• May 14, 2008
• May 28, 2008
• June 19, 2008
• October 8, 2008
• November 26, 2008

University of Waterloo Library Web Operational Management Group's meeting minutes. The minutes are arranged chronologically by the following meeting dates:

• January 16, 2013
• January 30, 2013
• February 13, 2013
• March 13, 2013
• May 22, 2013
• July 24, 2013
• August 14, 2013
• August 28, 2013
• October 23, 2013
• November 27, 2013
• January 22, 2014
• March 26, 2014
• June 25, 2014
• September 24, 2014

University of Waterloo Library Web Operational Management Group's meeting minutes. The minutes are arranged chronologically by the following meeting dates:

• January 12, 2005
• February 10, 2005
• March 9, 2005
• May 18, 2005
• June 1, 2005
• June 29, 2005
• September 7, 2005
• September 21, 2005
• October 11, 2005
• November 2, 2005
• November 16, 2005
• December 14, 2005
• January 10, 2006
• January 24, 2006
• February 21, 2006
• March 21, 2006
• April 5, 2006
• April 19, 2006
• May 17, 2006
• May 30, 2006
• June 28, 2006
• September 6, 2006
• September 20, 2006
• October 4, 2006
• November 1, 2006
• December 13, 2006

University of Waterloo Library Web Operational Management Group's meeting minutes. The minutes are arranged chronologically by the following meeting dates:

• January 14, 2009
• January 28, 2009
• February 11, 2009
• March 11, 2009
• May 13, 2009
• June 24, 2009
• August 26, 2009
• September 23, 2009
• October 21, 2009
• October 28, 2009
• January 13, 2010
• February 10, 2010
• March 24, 2010
• May 12, 2010
• June 9, 2010
• July 14, 2010
• September 22, 2010
• October 13, 2010
• November 10, 2010
• November 24, 2010

University of Waterloo Library Web Operational Management Group's criteria and guilding principles for decisions on the use of features in Dreamweaver and other software.

University of Waterloo Library Web Operational Management Group's content management approach for the delivery of the University of Waterloo Library's public website.

Report on website management and software prepared by a task group of the Web Coordinating Group.

WATMARS annual report 1986-1987.

Material created and accumulated by the University of Waterloo Library during the planning, development, and construction of the Warren and Mary Ober group study rooms on the tenth floor of Dana Porter Library. Includes approval forms, renderings, plans, and a document developed by the Group Study Room Planning Team outlining the features of a well-equipped study room. Also includes an invitation to the grand opening of the study rooms held on April 25, 2012.

A CD with a visual recording of the UW Authors Slideshow.

File consists of material related to the User Services Assessment Group including correspondence, reports and meeting minutes.

File consists of material related to the User Services Assessment Group including correspondence, surveys, reports, staff input and reference material.

File consists of an eleven page annual report of the University Librarian to the Board of Governors and related correspondence.

File consists of correspondence: K. McLaughlin and Ian Wilson, 1973; Notes regarding Medical Women; University Archives Advisory Group: memo from Dr. Matthews, Oct. 17, 1972

File consists of University of Waterloo Special Committee on Library Facilities meeting minutes as well as reports, correspondence and reference material regarding the development of a new library facility.

File consists of Library Floor Plans, 1974; Memo from M. Shepherd re Dana Porter Arts Library Building Committee, 1974; Interim Report on Space Re-allocation, Feb. 4, 1974, by Helen McYinnon; Preliminary Plans for "Final" Allocation of Space, Jan. 1974, with floor plans; Estimated Costs for Renovating Floors 5, 6 and 1, Mar. 1973.

Material created and accumulated by the University of Waterloo Library while assessing signage needs and designing new signs and digital displays for the library. Includes correspondence, meeting agendas and minutes, reports, client approval forms, project proposals and outlines, an implementation plan, and other textual material. Also include some records from the library’s signage committee including meeting minutes and reports.

File consists of material related to renovations at Davis Centre/Info Commons including capital cost estimates, floor plans, schedules and an architectural rendering.

File consists of various library publications that provide information to users on library services.

File consists of two CDs storing the University of Waterloo Library Public Access Catalogue.

File consists of two CDs storing the University of Waterloo Library Public Access Catalogue.

File consists of the University of Waterloo Library Operating Budget Committee meeting minutes and supporting material including agendas, reports, correspondence and other items used for reference.

The minutes and supporting material are arranged chronologically by the following meeting dates: November 5, 1986; December 5, 1986; March 6, 1987; June 11, 1987; September 23, 1987; December 8, 1987; March 4, 1988; June 7, 1988; September 3, 1988.

File consists of the University of Waterloo Library Operating Budget Committee meeting minutes and supporting material including agendas, reports, correspondence and other items used for reference.

The minutes and supporting material are arranged chronologically by the following meeting dates: January 13, 1989; March 9, 1989; June 7, 1989; June 12, 1989; September 11, 1989; December 7, 1989.

File consists of the University of Waterloo Library Operating Budget Committee meeting minutes and supporting material including agendas, reports, correspondence and other items used for reference.
The minutes and supporting material are arranged chronologically by the following meeting dates: March 6, 1990; June 4, 1990; September 24, 1990; October 23, 1990; December 7, 1990; March 12, 1991; June 18, 1991.

File consists of the University of Waterloo Library Operating Budget Committee meeting minutes and supporting material including agendas, reports, correspondence and other items used for reference.

The minutes and supporting material are arranged chronologically by the following meeting dates: January 22, 1985; February 28, 1985; June 6, 1985; September 12, 1985; November 27, 1985; March 3, 1986; June 12, 1986; September 18, 1986.

File consists of a pamphlet outlining the University of Waterloo Library's mission statement.

Copies of previous online homepages used by the University of Waterloo Library.

File consists of minutes of Public Services and Technical Services re-ordering of Library materials, Dec. 15 & 17, 1970; Letter, Belle Grant to Dr. J.E. Kersell, Pol. Sci., Feb. 1972; University Library Collections in Ontario, 1971-1976; Annual Report of the University Librarian, 1966-1967; Annual Report: Reference Dept., 1968-1969; Annual Report: Circulation Dept., 1968-1969; Dept. Heads' Meeting, May 8, 1969; Senate meeting, May 12, 1969, Dec. 14, 1967; EMS Library Committee, Oct. 7, 1969, May 7, 1969; Dept. Heads' Mtg., Oct. 9, Nov. 3, 1969; Chevron, Feb. 14, 1969; Library Affairs Group, Feb. 27, 1969; Arts Library Committee, Oct. 16, 1969; Report of Subcommittee on Role & Performance of the Arts Library Committee; Draft of Gazette article, Mar. 1969.

File consists of a twenty page report prepared by the University of Waterloo Library Functional Analysis Task Group.

Fifteen photographs of the Library event, Building a Talent Trust Campaign, one photograph of Rosaling W. Picard signing a copy of her book in the Doris Lewis Rare Book Room and two photographs of Murray Shepherd at a convocation ceremony.

File consists of newspaper clippings on opening of Arts Library; additions to the building.

Second draft of a brief written by Doris Lewis and E.M. Brookes for Shore and Moffatt Partners in Toronto regarding the library building for the humanities and social sciences at the University of Waterloo.

The brief covers four main topics: General instructions for the architects; the place of the library in the University; functional requirements for the Library Building; and Building services. Included is a bibliography and appendixes about the colleges on campus, enrollment and occupancy data, area estimates, a summary of estimated cost and layouts for technical processes and a cataloguing office.

Second draft of a brief written by Doris Lewis and E.M. Brookes for Shore and Moffatt Partners in Toronto regarding the library building for the humanities and social sciences at the University of Waterloo. The brief covers four main topics: General instructions for the architects; the place of the library in the University; functional requirements for the Library Building; and Building services. Included is a bibliography and appendixes about the colleges on campus, enrollment and occupancy data, area estimates, a summary of estimated cost and layouts for technical processes and a cataloguing office.

File consists of file references prepared by Shore & Moffat, Architects; Correspondence: Mrs. Lewis and Maurice F. Tauber, Columbia University, 1961-1963; EMS Library Building Preliminary Brief, Oct. 1966; Newspaper Clipping regarding the completion (3 floors) of Arts Library; three samples of inscription for naming of Arts Library (Dana Porter Arts Library), 1967; Dr. W.K. Thomas' revised poem upon completion of Library's top 3 floors, 1970; Library brochures (2); Details of Official Opening of Arts Library, October 1965, and biographical information on 3 recipients of honorary degrees (Bertha Bassam, R.H. Blackburn and Jack E. Brown); Re-naming of Arts Library, 1967.

File consists of acquisitions budget requests forms from the Health Studies, Kinesiology, Computer Science and Mathematics departments.

File consists of acquisitions budget requests forms from the Biology, Chemistry, Earth Sciences, and Optometry departments.

File consists of acquisitions budget requests forms from the Physics, General EMS, Reference EMS and Chemical Engineering departments.

File consists of acquisitions budget requests forms from the Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Management Sciences, Mechanical Engineering and Systems Design departments.

File consists of two annual reports from 1993-1994 and 1998-1999.

File consists of the Department Heads’ meeting minutes and supporting material including agendas, reports, correspondence and other items used for reference.

The minutes and supporting material are arranged chronologically by the following meeting dates: January 29, 1992; February 26, 1992; May 27, 1992; June 24, 1992; September 23, 1992; October 28, 1992; November 25, 1992; February 10, 1993; April 13, 1993; November 3, 1993; December 8, 1993.

A report outlining the goals and objectives of the University of Waterloo Library.

Posters that were created and distributed to promote the University of Waterloo Library and its services.

Posters that were created and distributed to promote two events at the University of Waterloo Library. The first event was a public lecture by Michael Perley. The second event was a book launch for author Susan Saunders Mavor and her new book titled, Westmount: The Tie that Binds the Twin Cities.

Accrual consists of files of maintained by Murray Shepherd related to various committees and projects at the University of Waterloo Library.

Accrual consists of records maintained by University Librarian Doris Lewis. The first three files deal with miscellaneous subjects pertaining to the University of Waterloo, from 1959 to 1974. Files 5 to 28 deal with Mrs. Lewis' involvement in the Canadian Association of College and University Librarians (CACUL), the Canadian Library Association (CLA), and the National Canadian Council of Universities and Colleges (NCCUC). The subjects included are: the Bladen Commission, for which Mrs. Lewis coauthored a report titled "Forecast of the Cost of Academic Library Services in Canada, 1965-1975"; the debate with the Canadian Association of University Teachers over membership of librarians; a committee on library standards; an Inter-Library Loan Code committee; a salary survey committee and minutes of annual meetings. These files deal mainly with CACUL, but there is also some CLA and NCCUC material included. File 29 consists of miscellaneous correspondence that includes mention of the dedication of the Library Building and Waterloo Lutheran University.

Accrual consists of files from the office of Doris Lewis the first Librarian of the University. The files deal with all aspects of library administration from 1957 until 1975.

Accrual consists of records maintained by University Librarian Doris Lewis with a focus on her involvement with the growth of university libraries and their professional associations throughout Ontario and Canada. Records containing information about the building of the Dana Porter Arts Library are also included.

Accrual consists of files of maintained by Doris Lewis. Records date from 1957 when the university was affiliated with Waterloo College, and include budgets and memos dating from that time. More recent files deal with the Engineering, Mathematics and Science (EMS) Library and personnel, and arts library issues and budgets.

Accession consists of two copies of a cassette recording of a news item from Guelph, Ontario's CJOY radio. Titled "Report on feminism collection at the U. of W. Library" the recording features an interview with Doris Lewis by Peter Coleman regarding the collection of women focused research material by the University of Waterloo Library.

Accrual consists of Doris Lewis' working files for library and senate committees, and general ephemera including cards, invitations, and calendar pads.

Accrual consists of an assortment of University of Waterloo Library annual reports, committee material, correspondence and other reports from the Library Office.

Accrual consists of publications produced by University of Waterloo Library including bibliographies, newsletters and promotional materials.

Accrual consists of an assortment of textual records from University of Waterloo Libraries including annual reports, mission statements, reports and material related to Davis Centre/Info Commons renovations. Also includes 4 CDs of the Library's Public Access Catalogue.

Accrual consists of an assortment of material related to LibQUAL, a survey offered by the Association of Research Libraries and participation by the University of Waterloo Library.

Accrual consists of an assortment of material related to projects, services, and resources in the University of Waterloo Library's Circulation Services.

Accrual consists of a University of Waterloo Library-branded face mask distributed to all library staff as a token of appreciation for their work during 2020-2021 and the COVID-19 pandemic. The face mask features a drawing of the Dana Porter Library with a Canadian flag flying on top against a black background.

Accrual consists of an assortment of audio-visual material and photographs from various library events and Friends of the Library lectures.

Accrual consists of records created by various Library committees or working groups including meeting minutes, reports, and newsletters.

Accrual consist of floor plans of Dana Porter Library and Davis Centre Library.

File consists of Some notes on the Interlibrary Loan System: to Mrs. Lewis from Dr. Warren Ober, English Dept.; Revised Draft, CLA/ACB Inter-Library Loan Code, 1967; Draft of New Interlibrary Loan Code, ALA, 1967.

File consists of Memo from K.A. MacKirdy to Mrs. D. Lewis, July 17, 1967, regarding Friends of the Library; Lakehead University: The Friends of Lakehead University Library Fur Traders Rendezvous Dinner, June 1967.

Two CDs containing approximately forty concept images of the University of Waterloo Davis Centre Information Commons likely prepared for renovations in 2005.

File consists of Correspondence: D.P. Robertson, W. Dick, R.V. McIntyre; Reading Lists for Science Faculty Advisors.

File consists of Committees, External Library Staff on External Committees, April 8, 1974; Library Staff on University Councils & Committees, April 8, 1974; Committees within the Library.

File consists of Centre for Advanced Research on Phenomenology; Memo to Prof. Bernard Suits from William Watson, May 1971; Gazette, May 2, 1973, article on meeting of Husserl Circle; Proposal for a Centre for Advanced Research in Phenomenology at Waterloo, April 28, 1971.

Six buttons produced by the University of Waterloo. Each button features a different design, but all include the slogan, “More than a place to work,” and the year the button was created.

File consists of School of Library Science outline (second part).

File consists of School of Library Science correspondence and calendars.

File consists of University of Toronto Press.

File consists of School of Library Science course on Collection Development: outline (first part).

University Map and Design Library Advisory Committee's terms of reference.

Position description for the role of University Librarian. At the time, the incumbent University Librarian was Murray C. Shepherd.

File consists of memoranda and supporting documentation regarding the establishment of an archives for University of Waterloo records. Included in the file are memos from J. W. Brown and the Federation of Students, as well as record classification schemes from the University of Alberta and Cornell University.

Of note is that discussions at the administrative level were prompted by concerns raised by the Federation of Students regarding "the problem of internal communications" related to Waterloo's governing bodies.

File consists of material related to the TriUniversity Group statistics and reports Cognos project including project mandate, meeting minutes, correspondence, reports and reference material.