Georgia Library Media Association records

Collection

Identifier: L1991-11

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

The Records of the Georgia Library Media Association, 1988-1994, include policies, minutes, bylaws, articles, correspondence, applications, and directories, describing the association's activities, which aim to insure the quality of library and media resources in public schools throughout Georgia.

The records are arranged alphabetically by subject and then chronologically.

Dates

1988-1994

Creator

Georgia Library Media Association (Organization)

Restrictions on Access

Collection is open for research use. Access to some items is restricted for 75 years from the date of creation.

Terms Governing Use and Reproduction

Georgia State University is the owner of the physical collection and makes reproductions available for research, subject to the copyright law of the United States and item condition. Georgia State University may or may not own the rights to materials in the collection. It is the researcher's responsibility to verify copyright ownership and obtain permission from the copyright holder before publication, reproduction, or display of the materials beyond what is reasonable under copyright law. Researchers may quote selections from the collection under the fair use provision of copyright law.

History of the Georgia Library Media Association

In 1988, the Georgia Library Media Department of the Georgia Association of Educators (GAE) became an independent entity, the Georgia Library Media Association (GLMA). A department of GAE serving school librarians had existed since 1930, and the Georgia Library Association had a GAE affiliate from 1947. Merchurea Chase Williams served as GLMA president, 1990-1991. In 1993 GLMA incorporated, establishing a Board of Directors and an Executive Committee, and continues as the largest professional organization serving school library media professionals in Georgia. GLMA is affiliated with GAE and is the state affiliate to the American Association of School Libraries (AASL), a division of the American Library Association (ALA).

Extent

0.5 Linear Feet (in 10 folders)

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Abstract:

The collection is comprised of documents kept by President Merchurea Chase Williams, and include policies, minutes, bylaws, articles, correspondence, applications, and directories, 1988-1994, describing the association's activities to insure the quality of library and media resources in public schools, throughout Georgia.