Paul Metz Memo

Access and use

Location of collection:
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Special Collections, University Libraries (0434)
Newman Library
Virginia Tech
P.O. Box 90001
560 Drillfield Drive
Blacksburg, VA 24062-9001
Contact for questions and access:
Phone: (540) 231-6308
Fax: (540) 231-3694
Restrictions:

The collection is open for research.

Terms of access:

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Preferred citation:

Researchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information: [identification of item], [box], [folder], Paul Metz Memo, Ms1982-020, Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va.

Summary

Extent:
0.1 Cubic Feet 1 folder
Creator:
Metz, Paul, 1948-
Abstract:
The collection consists of a study conducted by Paul Metz that documents the use of subject collections for Faculty, Graduate students, and Undergraduate students. It includes a detailed description of the process and organization of programs used to analyze the frequency of use of library materials.
Language:
The materials in the collection are in English.
Preferred citation:

Researchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information: [identification of item], [box], [folder], Paul Metz Memo, Ms1982-020, Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va.

Background

Scope and content:

The collection consists of a memo by Paul Metz, the User Librarian at Newman Library in 1982, that documents his study on programs applied to subject collections.

Biographical / historical:

Paul Metz was the Director of Collection Management and Principal Bibliographer at the Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University library from 1969 until his retirement in 2012. Metz was especially influential in the transition from print to digital materials in collections management, revolutionizing the library's accessibility of records and space management. In addition to his work in the library, Metz served as president of the Faculty Senate from 1995-1996, reflecting his important contributions to the university history. He published and conducted many influential papers and conferences on academic librarianship and records management, especially with regards to the digital age.

Receiving his bachelor's degree from the University of North Carolina and his master's and doctorate from the University of Michigan, Metz was involved with such professional organizations as the Association of Research Libraries, the American Library Association, and Phi Beta Kappa. He was awarded the title of Professor Emeritus from the Virginia Tech Board of Visitors in 2012, a prestigious title given to an exceptional retired professor, librarian, or staff member.

Source: "Paul Metz honored with emeritus status", Virginia Tech News, June 8, 2012

Acquisition information:
The Paul Metz Memo was transferred to Special Collections in January 1983.
Processing information:

The processing, arrangement, and description of the Paul Metz Memo was completed in November 2013.

Rules or conventions:
Describing Archives: A Content Standard