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Guelph Public Library Archives Subseries
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Annual reports
Annual reports
CA ON00126 F1-F1-0-1-F1-0-1-1 · Subseries · 1894-1975
Part of Guelph Public Library fonds

Sub-series consists of public library annual reports. Included in this sub-series are annual operating reports, financial reports, annual grant applications and Dominion Bureau of Statistics labour surveys. These records demonstrate the Guelph Public Library's accountability to the City, governing provincial ministries and funding agencies for the funds received and services provided.

These records are arranged by year. Minutes are missing for the years 1895 and 1898.
Chief Librarian's daybooks and planners
CA ON00126 F1-F1-0-1-F1-0-1-2 · Subseries · 1971-1976, 1981-1999, 2001-2008
Part of Guelph Public Library fonds

Sub-series consists of the daybooks and planners of the Chief Librarian of the Guelph Public Library. Included in this sub-series are notebooks and calendars for the Chief Librarian. These records document the activities of the Chief Librarian in managing the operations of the library.

These records are arranged by year.
Chief Librarian's photographs
CA ON00126 F1-F1-0-1-F1-0-1-3 · Subseries · [198-?] - 2006
Part of Guelph Public Library fonds

Sub series consists of photographs and slides of library employees, library facilities, staff social functions, and construction site visits. Included are photographs of rotary club members, events and activities. These photographs document the development of the library system.

There is no further arrangement to these photographs.
Chief Librarian's newspaper clippings
CA ON00126 F1-F1-0-1-F1-0-1-4 · Subseries · 2003, 2006
Part of Guelph Public Library fonds

Sub series consists of newspaper clippings accumulated by the Chief Librarian pertaining to the issues surrounding the municipal elections of 2003 and 2006.

Records are arranged by subject.
Chief Librarian's administrative materials
Chief Librarian's administrative materials
CA ON00126 F1-F1-0-1-F1-0-1-5 · Subseries · [197-], [198-], [200?]
Part of Guelph Public Library fonds

Sub series consists of research reports and studies related to library automation, feasibility studies for branch expansion, new central library planning, City of Guelph publications about zero based budgeting, and materials pretaininng to civic affairs issues such as the ward system and development projects within the city.

Also included are annual reports from various public libraries, publications pretaining to the role of the trustee, and labour relations matters. In addition, there are publications from the Ontario Public Library Service and The Midwestern Regional Library System. These records were used as reference and for consultative purposes to guide the Chief Librarian in library planning.

Records are arranged by subject.
Chief Librarian's statistical information
CA ON00126 F1-F1-0-1-F1-0-1-6 · Subseries · [197-?]
Part of Guelph Public Library fonds

Sub series consists of reports with recommendations for improved circulation and suggestions for the location of a branch library in ward six. Other records include pie and bar graphs showing overall distribution of circulation by sex, ward, and those who borrow or hold membership outside of the City of Guelph. Included are pie charts outlining the marital status and occupations of library members.

Records are arranged by subject.
Year 2000 planning records
Year 2000 planning records
CA ON00126 F1-F1-0-3-F1-0-3-1 · Subseries · 1998-1999
Part of Guelph Public Library fonds

Sub-series consists of Year 2000 (Y2K) contingency planning records for the automated systems of the Guelph Public Library. Included in this sub-series are Y2K resources, systems inventories, contingency plans, and Y2K Committee minutes and reports. These records document the Guelph Public Library's preparation and readiness for possible computer disruptions due to the end of millenium transition.

These records are arranged by subject.
Information Department staff meeting minutes
CA ON00126 F1-F1-0-3-F1-0-3-2 · Subseries · 1980-1991
Part of Guelph Public Library fonds

Sub-series consists of minutes of Guelph Public Library Information Department staff meetings. These records document the library's reference desk operations and programs.

These records are arranged chronologically by year.
Library associations records
Library associations records
CA ON00126 F1-F1-0-3-F1-0-3-3 · Subseries · 1904-1916, 1922-1931, 1956, 1974-1983
Part of Guelph Public Library fonds

Sub-series consists of records related to the membership of the Guelph Public Library in the Ontario Library Association and the Midwestern Regional Library Service. Included in this sub-series are Ontario Library Association Annual Meeting programs dating from 1904 to 1931, and records relating to the Library's membership in the Midwestern Library Association. Also included are 1976 Midwestern Regional Library System audio cassettes entitled: Visiting Library Workshop - Guelph. These records document the involvement of the Guelph Public Library in provincial and regional library associations.

These records are arranged by subject.
Staff bulletins
CA ON00126 F1-F1-0-3-F1-0-3-4 · Subseries · 1978-1979
Part of Guelph Public Library fonds

Sub-series consists of staff newsletters regarding programs and activities within the Guelph Public Library. These records document the Library's activities and programs involving members of staff.

These records are arranged chronologically by date.
Summer employment project records
CA ON00126 F1-F1-0-3-F1-0-3-5 · Subseries · 1983, 1985, 1989
Part of Guelph Public Library fonds

Sub-series consists of summer and student employment project records. Included in this sub-series are grant applications, project reports and work plans. These records document the summer student related work at the Guelph Public Library.

These records are arranged chronologically by year.
Correspondence and reports records
CA ON00126 F1-F1-0-3-F1-0-3-6 · Subseries · 1914-1939, 1951-1988
Part of Guelph Public Library fonds

Sub-series consists of correspondence and reports of the Guelph Public Library. Include in this sub-series are the Library's annual submission to City Council, automation reports, correspondence with the Wellington County Library and library patrons. These records document the daily activities and operations of the Guelph Public Library.

These records were arranged chonologically by date.
Automation planning records sub series
CA ON00126 F1-F1-0-3-F1-0-3-7 · Subseries · [between 1985 and 1995]
Part of Guelph Public Library fonds

Sub series consists of agendas, automation reports, budgets, minutes, speeches and presentations, project documentation and floor plans. These records document the introduction of automation into the library system.

Records are arranged primarily by subject into thirteen records series.
Automation planning records sub series
CA ON00126 F1-F1-0-3-F1-0-3-8 · Subseries · [between 1985 and 1995]
Part of Guelph Public Library fonds

Sub series consists of agendas, automation reports, budgets, minutes, speeches and presentations, project documentation and floor plans. These records document the introduction of automation into the library system.

Records are arranged primarily by subject into thirteen records series.
Circulation records
CA ON00126 F1-F1-0-5-F1-0-5-1 · Subseries · Predominant 1922-1989, 1996-2010
Part of Guelph Public Library fonds

Sub-series consist of records documenting the circulation statistics of the Guelph Public Library. This includes statistics for the adult and children's collection as well as reports and surveys. These records document the daily and monthly circulation totals of books by Dewey call number range and media types. Records also document books discarded or added and number of reference questions addressed. In some cases statistics by ward are also provided.
Membership records
Membership records
CA ON00126 F1-F1-0-5-F1-0-5-2 · Subseries · 1887-1914, 1967-1985
Part of Guelph Public Library fonds

Sub-series consists of membership records for the Guelph Public Library. Included in this sub-series are membership statistics, a list of library subscribers from 1887-1906, circulation and reference desk procedures and a library card dating back to 1911. These records document the number and types of library patrons and the services provided by Guelph Public Library.

These records are arranged chronologically by year.
Publicity and promotion records
Publicity and promotion records
CA ON00126 F1-F1-0-5-F1-0-5-3 · Subseries · predominant 1965 - [199-], 2005-2020
Part of Guelph Public Library fonds

Sub-series consists of publicity and promotional materials produced by the Guelph Public Library. Included in this sub-series are library program guides, flyers and brochures, library stationery, the Guelph Public Library newsletter, the Connections magazine, the contents of the 1903 datestone, index to the 1965 datestone and records relating to Library's 125th anniversary celebrations. Also included are audio tapes of the book review series and notes from talks about Guelph given on the local radio station, CKLA. These records document the Guelph's Public Library's public outreach activities and promotional programs.

There records are arranged by subject.
Bookmobile records
CA ON00126 F1-F1-0-5-F1-0-5-4 · Subseries · 1974-1983, 2011
Part of Guelph Public Library fonds

Sub-series consists of records relating to the operation of the bookmobile. Included in this sub-series are statistics on the bookmobile's usage and mileage, route scheduling and planning, maintenance and comments about the service from library patrons. Also included is a service review of the bookmobile completed in 2011. These records document the service provided by the Guelph Public Library's bookmobile.

These records are arranged chronologically by year.
Information Services Annual and Monthly Reports
Information Services Annual and Monthly Reports
CA ON00126 F1-F1-0-5-F1-0-5-5 · Subseries · 1981-1989, 1991-2014
Part of Guelph Public Library fonds

Sub series consists of documents containing statistical information of the library’s reference activities. Attached to the reports are the raw data used in their creation. These reports were created monthly and were filed in as one complete year with no further arrangement. The annual reports were filed in one complete folder entitled "Info Dept. Annual Reports" filed in reverse chronological order.

Included are annual reports of the adult services department from 1981 to 1989. These reports contain statistical information and an overview of activities in other departments. There records are arranged chronological by year.
Technical services records
CA ON00126 F1-F1-0-5-F1-0-5-6 · Subseries · 1984-1985, 2008
Part of Guelph Public Library fonds

Sub-series consist of annual reports produced by the technical services department. Records provide an overview of acquisition activities in the areas of fiction, non-fiction and reference materials. Included are data regarding expenditures.

There is no further arrangement to these records.