Jones--Barbara M. (Director of Library Services)

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	Title	Date	Summary
1	University of Northern Iowa names graduate dean, library director, three acting department heads. Public Relations News Release 1988:539, p.1	6/21/1989	John W. Somervill named dean of the Graduate College, Herbert Safford was named director of the University Library and professor with tenure. Three acting academic department heads are: Ruth Anderson, Roger A. Kueter, and Barry Wilson.
2	Regents hear reaccreditation report, approve acting library director, construction contract , other business for University of Northern Iowa. Public Relations News Release 1988:114, p.1	10/20/1988	Donald Gray was named associate professor and acting director of library services, he repalces Barbara Jones. Tony McAdams was approved professor and head of the Department of Management.
3	Library director to vacate position today White--Ryan A. (Class of 1989) Northern Iowan 85:8, p.4	9/23/1988	Barbara Jones resigns to take job with Minnesota Historical Society; cites personal reasons for resignation; notes that on-line library system will soon be reality.
4	On-line to update UNI library Wright--Michelle (Class of 1990) Northern Iowan 85:2, p.1	8/30/1988	Library planning for on-line catalogue; Class of 1988 raised $52,000 for the half million dollar project.
5	University of Northern Iowa library's government documents department rated one of the best in the nation. Public Relations News Release 1988:4, p.1	8/18/1988	The department was awarded scores of "excellent" in all seven categories in which it was evaluated.
6	Grassley donates political papers to alma mater Nonpareil 72:3, p.15	7/1/1988	Senator Charles Grassley presents papers to Rod Library Special Collections; photo.
7	Grassley papers to be housed in Northern Iowa's Rod Library. Public Relations News Release 1988:460, p.1	6/3/1988	U.S. Senator Charles Grassley designated the UNI's Donald O. Rod Library as the official repository of his public papers.
8	Senior challenge committee chair 'sees no problem reaching goal' White--Ryan A. (Class of 1989) Public Relations News Release 84:58, p.9	5/3/1988	Library officials look forward to on-line system.
9	Jones voices political opinions Gardner--Michelle Northern Iowan 84:49, p.6	4/1/1988	Profile of Barbara Jones; photo.
10	On-line library catalog to be completed within three years Schooley--Terry Northern Iowan 84:43, p.7	3/4/1988	Greg McWilliams talks about the class gift.
11	'Seasonal' décor questioned Hawes--Christine E. (Class of 1990) Northern Iowan 84:28, p.1	12/8/1987	Jane Schwartz and Barbara Jones voice concern about Christmas decorations being called holiday decorations; also question use of money for those purposes; administrators defend display.
12	Seniors are thanked for gift, participation Jones--Barbara M. (Director of Library Services) Northern Iowan 84:27, p.2	12/4/1987	Appreciate selection of library on-line system as gift of Class of 1988.
13	1988 senior class gives electronic card catalog Smith--Michael Joseph (Classes of 1986 and 1990) Northern Iowan 84:24, p.1	11/17/1987	Results of senior voting; Library Director Barbara Jones expresses gratitude.
14	Class gift should be on-line catalog Jones--Barbara M. (Director of Library Services) Northern Iowan 84:21, p.2	11/6/1987	Barbara Jones recommends a class gift.
15	First amendment issues to be presentation topic Northern Iowan 84:10, p.11	9/29/1987	Judith Krug will speak.
16	Radio News Network Broadcast Briefs Public Relations News Release 1987:51, p.1	9/22/1987	Michael Sonnleitner explains the terms of a new arms reduction pact. Barbara Jones explains how libraries impact economic development. Ron Roberts examines Iowan stereotypes. Judith Krug speaks on censorship. Gaylon Halverson explains new tax laws.
17	Librarian who works to keep controversial books on shelves to speak at Northern Iowa Sept. 29 Public Relations News Release 1987:40, p.1	9/17/1987	The Education Center hosts a presentation by director of the Freedom to Read Foundation, Judith Krug. She discussed the increase in annual censorship attempts in school libraries. The speech was sponsored by Rod Library.
18	Construction leads to power, clock troubles Gesell--Don Northern Iowan 84:5, p.1	9/11/1987	Power line disconnected during demolition of Anthropology Lab; interruptions cause problems in some buildings.
19	Library looks into total automation of system Krall--Tiffany Northern Iowan 84:2, p.5	8/28/1987	Barbara Jones talks about the advantages of an integrated computer system; may cost $500,000; hopes to make decision by March 1, 1988.
20	High scholarly journal prices challenge university libraries Buser--Jeff Northern Iowan 83:64, p.1	7/17/1987	Barbara Jones talks about the ways that the library is dealing with high prices; will bring in consultant to talk about collection development program.
21	Marcel Cornis-Pop donates 300 books to the library Public Relations News Release 1987:372, p.1	5/13/1987	Professor Marcel Cornis-Pop donates a collection of three-hundred Romanian books, journals, and magazines to the library which are accepted by Professors Barbara Jones and Robert Ward.
22	Not convinced pornography has direct relationship to violence Jones--Barbara M. (Director of Library Services) Northern Iowan 83:59, p.2	5/8/1987	Feels pornography does not cultivate violent attitudes toward women.
23	Library cracks down on snackers Krall--Tiffany Northern Iowan 83:45, p.3	3/13/1987	Barbara Jones talks about a campaign to enforce rule that prohibits consumption of food and drink in the Library; photo.
24	Radio News Network Broadcast Briefs Public Relations News Release 1987:259, p.1	3/11/1987	Barb Krieg relays results of cholesterol screenings. Professor James Robinson explains the origin of St. Patrick's Day. Barbara Jones explains court rulings in Alabama regarding censorship. Murphy the Moose visits area gradeschools.
25	Barbara Jones Northern Iowa Today 15:2, p.3	3/1/1987	Presents paper on archives.
26	Goodbye Marian: how others see librarians and how we see ourselves Jones--Barbara M. (Director of Library Services) Nonpareil 71:2, p.32	3/1/1987	New Director of Library Services attempts to refute traditional view of librarians and their work; photo.
27	Information age spotlights crucial role of skilled librarians, says new UNI library director Public Relations News Release 1987:111, p.1	11/19/1986	Covers the appointment of Barbara Jones as director of the university library. Jones spent nine years in New York, where she gained her experience directing library services. She made efforts to update services by developing a computerized card catalog.
28	New library director ready to inform students Morse--Julie A. (Class of 1988) Northern Iowan 83:19, p.12	10/31/1986	Profile of Barbara Jones; outline of her plans for the library; photo.
29	New people assume leadership positions Northern Iowa Today 14:4, p.7	9/1/1986	New heads of Public Information Services, Library, College of Social and Behavioral Sciences, and Department of Sociology and Anthropology named.
30	New staff members named Danielson--Darwin W. (Class of 1987) Northern Iowan 82:61, p.1	7/18/1986	Barbara Jones will be Library director; John Deegan will be CSBS dean; Susan Chilcott will head Public Information Services
31	UNI names Barbara Jones director of library Public Relations News Release 1986:475, p.1	7/11/1986	A brief overview of the qualifications of the new director of library services and associate professor at the university. Includes a short outline of her college career.
32	UNI Library named for Director Donald Rod Olson--Lynn Northern Iowan 82:54, p.1	4/29/1986	Regents approve naming Library in honor of Donald Rod, who will retire in June after 33 years as Library Director; profile of Mr. Rod; photo.

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