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Columbus Area Library Association (CALA) (MC 249) - Columbus State University

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Archives and Special Collections

Columbus Area Library Association (CALA) (MC 249)

Organizational Note

The Columbus Area Library Association, CALA, began operations in 1985. CALA is dedicated to advancing the interests and services of libraries, information centers, and other library related agencies in the Columbus/Phenix City area. CALA pursues this goal by presenting programs and participating in activities that promote books, reading, and/or libraries. These activities enable librarians and media specialists in the area to be informed of local library services, systems and resources

Among the activities CALA has sponsored is a free book appraisal booth at the mall, bookbinding evaluation, and donation of books to charity and needy children. CALA has also published "The Columbus Book of Lists" and "The Columbus Sports Trivia Book". CALA awards a yearly LIBRA award to a community librarian who exemplifies outstanding librarianship qualities. Membership in the organization is open to anyone interested in libraries.

Scope and Content

The CALA Collection consists of one box of folders arranged in alphabetical order by subjects pertaining to the organization and a few miscellaneous objects. 1996-2013 1 box (1 l.f.)

Permission to Publish

Permission to publish material from the Columbus Area Library Association (CALA) must be obtained from the Columbus State University Archives at Columbus State University. Use of the following credit line for publication or exhibit is required: Columbus Area Library Association (CALA) (MC249) Columbus State University Archives Columbus, Georgia

Provenance

This collection was donated to Columbus State University Archives by Callie B. McGinness and Carole Burke, members and officers of the organization. Erma Banks and Dr. Sandra Stratford have subsequently added to the collection.

Box and Folder List

Box 1

  • Folder 1 - Announcements/Brochures/Newsletter, 2001-2010
  • Folder 2 - Columbus Sports Memories, 1996
  • Folder 3 - Committees, 2002-2007
  • Folder 4 - Correspondence, 2007
  • Folder 5 - Meeting agendas and Minutes, 1985, 2002 -2011
  • Folder 6 - Membership Directory and Rosters, 2002-2011
  • Folder 7 - Officer Memos/emails, 2001-2009
  • Folder 8 - Photographs, 2008
  • Folder 9 - Treasurer's Reports, 1985-2009
  • Folder 10 - CALA Bylaws, 1985-2006
  • Folder 11 - Executive Committee, 2005-2010
  • Folder 12 - Libra Awards, 2002-2011
  • Folder 13 - Library Faculty Status, CSU, 2009
  • Folder 14 - Meeting Schedules, 2005-2008
  • Folder 15 - Presidents, 1985-2009
  • Folder 16 - Sign-in Sheets, 2008-2009
  • Folder 17 - CALA/ALA Bus Trip, June 2002
  • Folder 18 - CALA Links/Outside sources, 1994-2002
  • Folder 19 - Bank Statements, 2001-2006
  • Folder 20 - Bank Statements, 2007
  • Folder 21 - Bank Statements, 2008
  • Folder 22 - Georgia Library Quarterly, 2000, 2005, 2009
  • Folder 23 - Objects (3) 1. One blue folder from the Army Library Institute 2. Two yellow pencils labeled "Libraries Change Lives" Columbus Area Library Association 3. One organization stamp with name and address

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