Paul Willis papers,
Abstract
Descriptive Summary
- Title
- Paul Willis papers,
- Date
- 1966-2003 (inclusive)
- Creator
- Willis, Paul A.
- Extent
- 9.73 Cubic feet
- Subjects
- Educational law and legislation
- Educators--Correspondence.
- Educators--Kentucky.
- Library administration.
- Library buildings--Kentucky
- Arrangement
- Collection is arranged by subject.
- Preferred Citation
- 1988ua009 : [identification of item], Paul Willis papers, 1966-2003, University of Kentucky Special Collections.
- Repository
- University of Kentucky
Collection Overview
- Biography / History
- Paul Willis, a 1963 graduate of U.K., served as a library director for 41 years throughout the Southeast. He worked as a cataloger at the Library of Congress before beginning his masters program in library science. In 1966 at U.K., he began as a Circulation Librarian at the Law Library before becoming the University Law Librarian. He then served as Director of Libraries from 1973 to 2003. After this he moved to South Carolina and served as the University of South Carolina's Dean of Libraries from 2004 until 2007. During his career at the University of Kentucky he created the Information Alliance consortium, planned the construction of the William T. Young Library, and expanded its collection and services. He was a member of ASERL (Association of Southeastern Research Libraries), SOLINET, and the Association of Research Libraries, for which he served on the Board of Directors for three years.
- Scope and Content
- The Paul Willis papers contain Willis' work-related files during his time at the University of Kentucky, dating from 1966 through 2003. The papers contain Willis' teaching material, professional development, correspondence, and his administrative work. The Paul Willis papers demonstrate his efforts to teach and enrich the lives of the students at the University; further develop the library system at the University, and his work on the completion of the William T. Young Library.
Restrictions on Access and Use
- Conditions Governing Access
- Collection is open to researchers by appointment.
- Use Restrictions
- The University of Kentucky holds the copyright for materials created in the course of business by University of Kentucky employees. Copyright for all other materials has not been assigned to the University of Kentucky.
Contents of the Collection
Administration,, 1992-2002
Scope and Contents note
The Administration Series contains information about the committees, projects, and budgets Paul Willis was involved in during his career at the University of Kentucky. This includes the library budget and planning committee which assisted in the planning of the yearly budget and goals for the University of Kentucky Libraries, the development of the University Libraries, speeches given, Willis' calendar, grants, and the planning, building, and development of the William T. Young Library.
Ashland Files,, 1998-2002
Scope and Contents note
The Ashland Files are from the Henry Clay Memorial Foundation Board, which oversees the preservation and development of Henry Clay's estate, Ashland. They include special projects Paul Willis was involved in coordinating, invitations to award functions, meeting minutes, and scripts.
Henry Clay Memorial Foundation Minutes,, 1998 November 1-2001 January
Henry Clay Memorial Foundation Minutes,, 2001-2002
Calendars,, 1975-2002
Scope and Contents note
Contains the calendars and daily schedule notes used by Paul Willis while working at the University of Kentucky from 1975 to 1976 and 1992 to 2002.
Appointment Calendar,, 1975 January-1976 May
Daily Schedule Notes,, 1975 July-1976 May
Paul Willis' Calendar,, 1992-2002
Library Development,, 1973-2003
Scope and Contents note
Contains files regarding the development of the University of Kentucky Libraries from 1973 until 2003. This includes budget and planning programs, grants, evaluations of computer systems, staff development, collaborations, and fundraisers.
ACTS Organization,, 1975-2001
Administrative Committe Meeting Minutes,, 1994 June-1995 May
Administrative Council,, 1976
Home Economics Evaluation,, 1976
Information Alliance,, 1994-1998
Library Budget and Planning,, 2001-2002
Library Development,, 1974-1989
Library Guides,, 1974-1977
Library Guides,, 1978-1997
Library Guides,, 1998-2002
NEH Campaign for the Commonwealth Library,, 1991
NEH Challenge Grant: Library Campaign,, 1990
NEH Challenge Grant: Library Campaign,, 1991
NEH Challenge Grant: Library Campaign,, 1992
NOTIS Contracts,, 1990-1995
NOTIS Georgetown,, 1992-1993
NOTIS Installation,, 1990-1998
NOTIS Repository Agreement Forms,, 1992-1993
NOTIS System,, 1995-1998
Organizational Procedures,, 1976
Pack The Stacks,, 1991
Reciprocal Lending-Transylvania/UK Collaboration,, 2001
SOLINET,, 1975-1997
Staff Development,, 1973-1991
Staff Development,, 1995-2003
Strategic Plan for University and Staff Development,, 1998-1999
Strategic Plan for University and Staff Development,, 1999-2000
Strategic Plan for University and Staff Development,, 2000-2001
Strategic Plan for University and Staff Development,, 2001-2002
Strategic Planning,, 1974-1987
Strategic Planning,, 1988
Strategic Planning,, 1989
Strategic Planning,, 1991-1995
UK Libraries Newsletters,, 1980-2003
University of Louisville/UK Collaboration,, 2002
Speeches,, 1973-2001
Scope and Contents note
Contains the speeches given by Paul Willis at archival paper acceptance programs, special events, conferences, award programs, library dedications, dinners, Kentucky library associates programs, and graduation.
Academic Library Institute,, 1984 May 25
Academic Networks,, 1989 November 11
Adelle Dailey Music Library,, 1985 November 1
Albert B. Chandler Collection,, 1977 November 18
Appalachian Regional Commission,, 1978 November 3, 1989 June 7, 1990 October 11
Association of Research Libraries,, 1982 July 20, October 19, 1983 March 5, 1986 May 1, 1991 October 23-25
Bert T. Combs Collection,, 1997 November 9
Betty Taylor Introduction,, 1986 October
Boone Day Introduction,, 1987 June 8
Breckinridge Collection,, 1986 June 13
Breckinridge Patterson Room Dedication,, 1987 May 21
Dayton Alumni Club,, 1992 May 2
Earle C. Clements Collection,, 1978 October 6
Edward F. Prichard Lecture,, 1993 April 7
Fred Vinson Papers,, 1974 October 24
Frontier Nursing Collection,, 1985 November 7
Geology Library Dedication,, 1982 October 22
Humana Gift Announcement,, 1992 January 10
James Still Publication 50th Anniversary,, 1990 April 3
John Cooper Papers,, undated
John Jacob Niles Birthday Program,, 1996 April 28
John Jacob Niles Center Dedication,, 2001 April 22
John Jacob Niles Collection,, 1983 April 28
John Watts Papers,, 1974 November 15
Kentucky Council of Archives,, 1984 March 2
Kentucky Judicial Conference,, 1979
Kentucky Printing,, 1987 September 13
KLA Conference,, 1998 April 24
Law School Meeting,, 1973 July 2
Lawrence S. Thompson Memorial,, 1986 April 9
Lawrence Wetherby Papers,, 1983 October 8
Lexington Theological Librarian,, 1984 December 13
Library Associates Meetings,, 1977-2001
Library Awards Banquet,, 1988 May 4, 1993 April 30
Library Campaign: Introduction for President Wethington,, 1992 April 30
Library Director,, 1974 October 31
Library of Congress Book Campaign,, 1973 April 8
Library Science Graduation
Literature Workshop,, 1988 February 26-27
Little Library Dedication,, 2001 January 1
Logan E. English Collection,, 1986 June 1
National Endowment-Challenge Grant,, 1990 September 20
O.D.K. Leadership Award Introduction,, 1998 April 15
Oral History Program,, 1983 October, 1984 September 20, 2001 June 28
Programs,, 1974-2005
Project Building,, 1990 September 17
Retiree Dinner,, 1987 June 3
Rotary,, 1998 March 19
, 1985 September 25
Stanley Reed Papers
Student Orientation
Technical Services Librarians,, 1989 May 15
Toyota Endowment Fund,, 1989 February 9
Two-Millionth Volume Program,, 1986 September 19
UK Development Council,, 1982 April 15
The UK Library: A Community Resource,, 1991 January 31
University Libraries,, 1977 August
W. Hugh Peal Gallery Dedication,, 1985 November 17
Wendell Ford Papers,, 1998 November 10
Willburt Ham Tribute,, 1985 October 1
William T. Young Library Dinner,, 1998 April 3
William T. Young Library Groundbreaking,, 1994 December 6
William T. Young Room Dedications,, 1998 October
University Publications,, 2000-2001
Scope and Contents note
Contains newsletters and newspapers that were published by the University of Kentucky. Topics range from campus changes to guides of the campus.
UK Publications,, 2000-2001
William T. Young Library,, 1990-2002
Scope and Contents note
Materials include information and plans for projects that Paul Willis was working on involving the new William T. Young Library and the development of its programs from 1990 to 2002; ideas, suggestions, and plans used in the building of the William T. Young Library are included, as well as correspondence with individuals that toured the library. Donations, programs, and exhibits held in the library after its completion are also included.
Building W.T. Young,, 1990-1997
Matsushita Donation,, 1992
William T. Young Building Recommendations,, 1991-1992
W.T. Young Library Correspondence,, 1991-2003
- Box 26, Folder 4
Scope and Contents note
photos enclosed are from a correspondent hoping to give Paul Willis ideas on building style and interior for the William T. Young library.
W.T. Young Library Programs,, 1993-1998
W.T. Young Library Programs,, 1999-2000
Correspondence,, 1966-2002
Scope and Contents note
Contains letters of correspondence between Paul Willis and members of staff (Gene Williams, Elisabeth Zinser, President Wethington), students, and his professional dealings. The correspondence spans the beginning of his career as Law Librarian to the end of his career as Library Director at the University of Kentucky. Topics include employment, travel plans, project planning, institute exchanges, campus projects, budgets, library issues, letters of congratulations, and work schedules. The condition of the material is fair and in good order.
Campus Correspondence,, 1967-2003
Scope and Contents note
This is correspondence between Paul Willis and staff of the University of Kentucky including notes, memos, trip requests, etc. The contents are organized chronologically by year.
, 1967-1971
, 1972-1973
, 1974-1977
, 1979-1989
, 1992-2003
Elisabeth Zinser,, 1997-2001
Scope and Contents note
This is correspondence between Elisabeth Zinser and Paul Willis discussing the Dean's Council, Administrator Council projects, diversification, and the American Association of Universities (AAU). This is organized chronologically by year.
, 1997-1998
, 1998
, 1999-2000
, 2000-2001
Gene Williams,, 1994-2002
Scope and Contents note
This is correspondence between Paul Willis and Gene Williams discussing projects such as computer system planning for the college, the Information Resource Plan (IRP), Y2K preparations, and budgets for special projects worked on. The contents are organized chronologically by year.
, 1994-1995
, 1996
, 1996-1997
, 1997-1998
, 1999
, 2000
, 2000-2001
, 2001
, 2001-2002
Information Resource Plan,, 1996-1998
Outgoing Correspondence,, 1990-2002
Scope and Contents note
These are letters of thanks, acknowledgment, and congratulations sent from Paul Willis to students and faculty, as well as, housekeeping and administrative correspondence. They are organized chronologically.
, 1990 January-July
, 1990 July-October
, 1990 October-1991 December
, 1996-1997 January
, 1997 February-May
, 1997 May-August
, 1997 September-December
, 1998 January-April
, 1998 May-October
, 1998 October-December
, 1999 January-June
, 1999 July-December
, 2000 January-June
, 2000 July-December
, 2001 January-June
, 2001 June-2002 December
President Charles Wethington-Notes,, 1993-2001
Scope and Contents note
This contains the correspondence of President Charles Wethington to staff and students of the University of Kentucky, which Paul Willis annotated and used for reference in his work. They are arranged chronologically.
, 1993-1994
, 1995
, 1995-1996
, 1997
, 1997-1998
, 1998-1999
, 1999-2001
Professional Correspondence,, 1966-2002
Scope and Contents note
Contains professional correspondence between Paul Willis and his colleagues. Topics include library institutes, legal inquires, accreditation requests, publishing articles, and testimony proceedings. The contents are organized chronologically.
, 1966-1969
, 1970-1972
, 1972-1983
, 1983-2002
Professional Development,, 1966-2002
Scope and Contents note
Contains material documenting the development of Paul Willis' career. This includes his resume, early essays, research projects, seminars attended and hosted, grants support seminars and the University of Kentucky, articles and reviews, and the accreditation of Law Libraries.
General,, 1966-1973
Scope and Contents note
Contains essays Paul Willis wrote while working on his MLS at the University of Maryland; as well as resumes created from 1966 to 1973 for different positions applied for, promotion information from the University of Kentucky, and work history write-ups.
Resume,, 1966-1973
University of Maryland Essays,, 1966
Accreditation,, 1973-1985
Scope and Contents note
Contains information about the accreditation process and filed accreditation reports on law schools. Paul Willis was involved in many accreditation committees and they reported their findings for law schools throughout the country.
Duquesne University,, 1973
Kentucky State University,, 1985
University of Dayton,, 1981
University of Pittsburg,, 1976
University of West Virginia,, 1985
Grants,, 1969, 2000
Printed Material,, 1969-2001
Scope and Contents note
Contains the journals and physical copies of articles that Paul Willis wrote and published in law journals as well as a book review and a case study.
Book Review,, 1970
A Brief Survey of the Kentucky Court of Appeals Opinions,, 1972
Building a Major Gifts Program,, 2000-2001
- Box 10, Folder 11
Scope and Contents note
3 1/2' floppy disc that contains the draft of which is also included in this folder.
Fundraising Case Study,, 1991-1992
The Kentucky Commentator,, 1969
Law Libraries and the Depository Program,, 1972
Suggestions for Basic Holdings of County Law Libraries,, 1969
Tools of Ordering and Acquisitions,, 1970
Research Projects,, 1968-1982
Scope and Contents note
Contains the research done by Paul Willis while working as Law Librarian at the University of Kentucky, including surveys and results.
Decentralization of Computer Literature,, 1982
Kentucky Legal Material,, 1968-1972
Federal Depository Program,, 1970
Periodical Holdings Survey,, 1969-1970
Southern Region Environmental Council-Report,, 1971
Southern Region Environmental Council-Research,, 1970
Statistical Research for Court of Appeals,, 1971-1972
Survey of Kentucky Court of Appeals,, 1972
Urban County Government Research,, 1970
Seminars,, 1969-2002
Scope and Contents note
Contains material for Willis' role in the organization and attendance at law library institutes throughout the country.
AALL Budgeting for Accountability,, 1977
ARL Capital Campaign Approach,, 2002
ASERL Director's Role in Fundraising,, 1991
Information Technology at the University,, 1995
Kentucky County Law Library Institute,, 1970
Kentucky County Law Library Institute,, 1971
Kentucky Library Seminars,, 1970, 1975
Southern AALL Regional Institute,, 1972-1973
Summer Law Institute Correspondence,, 1969-1970
Summer Law Institute Programs,, 1969-1970
University of Denver Summer Institute,, 1970
Teaching Material,, 1967-1983
Scope and Contents note
Contains material Paul Willis used and developed for teaching law classes at the University of Kentucky from 1967 to 1983. These materials include course guides, course work, final grades, pamphlets, slides, lecture notes, and court documents.
Administrative Law,, 1983
Scope and Contents note
Contains lecture notes, course work, final grades, student roster, and pamphlets used by Paul Willis for his Administrative Law class taught at the University of Kentucky. Content is arranged chronologically by year taught.
Course Work,, 1983
Lecture Notes,, 1983
Pamphlets,, 1983
Course Guide,, 1972, 1983
Scope and Contents note
Contains guides that provide descriptions of the courses offered by the College of Law at the University of Kentucky for the years 1972 and 1983.
College of Law Course Guide,, 1972, 1983
Court Documents,, 1972 December 6
Government Publications,, 1967-1972
Scope and Contents note
Contains the lecture notes, course work, final grades, student roster and pamphlets for Paul Willis' Government Publications class at the University of Kentucky. Content is arranged chronologically by year taught.
Course Work,, 1967-1972
Lecture Notes,, 1967-1972
Pamphlets,, 1970-1972
Law Librarianship,, 1969-1972
Scope and Contents note
Contains lecture notes, course work, final grades, student roster, slide presentations, and pamphlets used by Paul Willis for his Law Librarianship class at the University of Kentucky. Content is arranged chronologically by year taught.
Course Work,, 1969-1972
Lecture Notes,, 1969-1972
Pamphlets,, 1969-1972
Slide Presentation: Law Material,, 1971
Slides of Law Library,, 1971
Legal Bibliography,, 1967-1978
Scope and Contents note
Contains lecture notes, course work, final grades, student roster, slide presentations, transparencies, and pamphlets used by Paul Willis for his Legal Bibliography class at the University of Kentucky. Content is arranged chronologically by year taught.
Course Work,, 1967
Course Work,, 1968
Course Work,, 1969
Course Work,, 1970
Course Work,, 1971
Course Work,, 1972
Course Work,, 1973
Course Work,, 1974
Course Work,, 1975
Course Work,, 1976
Course Work,, 1977
Lecture Notes,, 1967-1978
Newsletters,, 1973-1978
Pamphlets,, 1971
Pamphlets,, 1972
Pamphlets,, 1972-1974
Pamphlets,, 1975
Pamphlets,, 1975-1977
Pamphlets,, 1977
Pamphlets,, 1977-1978
Slide Presentation: Law Material,, 1967-1977
Slide Presentation: Kentucky Revised Statutes,, 1967-1977
Transparencies,, 1967-1978
Legal Profession,, 1972-1973
Scope and Contents note
Contains lecture notes, course work, final grades, student roster, slide presentations, and pamphlets used by Paul Willis for his Legal Profession class at the University of Kentucky. Content is arranged chronologically by year taught.
Course Work,, 1972-1973
Lecture Notes,, 1972-1973
Pamphlets,, 1972-1973
Slide Presentation: Court Reports,, 1972-1973
Legal Research Tutorial,, 1967-1970
Scope and Contents note
Contains course work, slide presentations, and pamphlets used by Paul Willis for his Legal Research Tutorial class at the University of Kentucky. Content is arranged chronologically by year taught.
Course Work,, 1967-1970
Pamphlets,, 1970
Slide Presentation: Law Research Material,, 1967-1970
Legislation,, 1973-1974
Scope and Contents note
Contains lecture notes, course work, final grades, student roster, and pamphlets used by Paul Willis for his Legislation class at the University of Kentucky. Content is arranged chronologically by year taught.
Course Work,, 1973-1974
Lecture Notes,, 1973
Pamphlets,, 1973-1974
Moot Court,, 1968-1973
Scope and Contents note
Contains the correspondence to set up and maintain the Moot Court system for the University of Kentucky as well as court documents, brief guides, court complaints and the proceedings of the mock trials. Grading sheets and judging criteria are included.
Brief Guides,, 1968-1970
Brief Guides,, 1970-1972
Complaints,, 1970-1973
Correspondence,, 1969-1973
Court Documents,, 1972
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