American Society for Information Science and Technology (ASIS&T), New Jersey Chapter records

Dates

1980 - 2004

Scope and Contents

The records of ASIS New Jersey Chapter, the state branch of the American Society for Information Science, date from 1982. The collection is composed of four records center cartons. The records reflect major areas of ASIS&T New Jersey Chapter activities and interests as well as the administration of the chapter and its relationship with the national organization. The files, which document the running of the ASIS, include bylaws, minutes, annual reports, as well as chairs’ correspondence and material documenting the organization’s activities. The records, though with gaps, reflect the chapter’s activities between 1980-2004.

Extent

4 boxes

Physical Location

These materials are currently housed off-site. When requesting to see this collection, please note that it may take up to a week to retrieve the materials.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Records of the New Jersey Chapter of the American Society for Information Science were transferred and deposited at the Rutgers University Special Collection in three rounds. Leny Strumminger transferred records given to her by Dale Lewis, Chapter President for 1982-1983 through Barbara Campbell, President of the ASIS Student Chapter, in July 1989. In January 1997 Deborah K. Juterbock, past chair, transferred to the Archives chapter’s records covering the period between 1985 to 1996. Marija Dalbello, chapter chair for 2003-2004, transferred records in June 2004.

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Biographical / Historical

List of Officers

Past Chairs

1975-1976: Dr. Ronald R. King

1976-1977: Maryann Grandy (Mislavitz)

1977-1978: Robert O. Stanton

1978-1979: Dr. Mitchell J. Friedman

1979-1980: Roger Smith

1981-1982: Claire McDonnell

1982-1983: David Johnson

1983-1984: Dale Lewis

1984-1985: Janet Muscarella (Chapman)

1985-1986: Lorene Connolly (Lingelbach)

1986-1987: Dr. Louis Torre

1988-1989: Anne Buck

1989-1990: Lynette Schneider

1990-1991: Asha Capoor

1991-1992: Maurica Fedors

1992-1993: Kathleen Millington

1993-1994: Irene Gyori

1994-1995: Pam Richards

1995-1996: Debra Juterbock

1999-2000: Greg Paris

2000-2001: Lauren Harrison

2001-2002: Colleen Cool

2003-2004: Marija Dalbello

Arrangement

The ASIS New Jersey Chapter records fall into nine areas: files which document the running of the organization such as by-laws, minutes (6 inches). Subject files including documentation of work on the chapter’s programs and activities (8 inches). In addition, about 2 inches consists of national publications. Records arranged chronologically in their areas. They reflect the organization’s administration and activities from 1982 to 2004.

Arrangement

Series:

1. Bylaws: New Jersey Chapter of the American Society for Information Science Bylaws, Adopted, 1975, Amended, 1983, 1 folder. These bylaws state the name of the organization and its purpose. They constitute the underlying operations of the group by providing basic rules for ASIS NJ Chapter members and officers. The state the name and purpose of the organization. They identify members’ privileges, duties of the executive board, and officers. They also lay out how the steering committee is nominated and elected and describe the role of each official position. They regulate issues of meetings, finance and dues. The document was voted and approved on September 13, 1983, and signed by David L. Johnson, Chapter Chairman. The folder also contains American Society for Information Science Constitution, New Jersey Chapter’s parent organization, Constitution and Bylaws, as amended in October 16, 198, and “Model for ASIS Chapter Bylaws”, undated.

2. Annual Reports: 3 inches (7 folders) of arranged chronologically Annual Reports, that document chapter’s annual activities during administrative year from 1983 to 1997. Chapter Annual Activities Reports and Chapter of the Year Checklist were prepared for and sent to the national organization to be considered for the Chapter-of-the-Year Award. They include general highlights of activities, membership issues, financial statements and reported on administrative activities. Some reports contain attachments. 3. Minutes: Minutes of the Executive Board of the NJ ASIS Chapter between 1982-2002, arranged chronologically, 3 inches. Financial Reports 1994-1998.

4. Newsletters: Chapter newsletter 1983-2001, 2 inches, arranged chronologically. From 1984 known as “Key Words”. This publication pertains to a variety of subjects, including a) providing members with pertinent information regarding the organization and the field, and b) promoting ASIS and its programs.

5. Membership Files

6. Chairpersons’ General Files

7. Distinguished Lectureship

8. Programs/Activities Information

9. Papers Delivered at Meetings

10. National Publications