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The Augusta R. Kolwyck Library Moves from Physical Resources to Digital Resources, by Vicky Leather, Dean of Library Services, October 12, 2009, SACS Draft version 2.

Augusta R. Kolwyck Library History, by Laura Young, Reference Librarian, July 24, 2009.

Chattanooga State Technical Institute Catalog 1965-66: "The Chattanooga State Technical Institute will begin its school year in September, 1965 in temporary quarters [Temporary school location, 400 Chestnut Street, 37403; Temporary office location, 1021 James Building, 37402].  As soon as the new building is completed the Institute will move into its new quarters.  These new facilities will consist of a new modern air-conditioned building containing the following: 1. A school cafeteria to serve well-balanced lunches at a moderate price.  2. A library with conference room, workroom, librarian's office, and study area for the storage and use of the thousands of volumes of both conventional and technical reference materials...."

Library description from other Chattanooga State catalogs.

Augusta R. Kolwyck, first librarian's history, is on a separate page.

The East Campus Library:
        Opening fall 1992.
        Pictures of the East Campus Library 2006-2008.
        About the East Campus Library 2009.
        East Campus Library closed December 18, 2009 because the paralegal program moved to main campus.

Newspapers and Other Sources

    "New CSTI Library," Chattanooga Times, July 31, 1967, no page.
    "Uncrating of these boxes of books Saturday in the library at the new Chattanooga State Technical Institute on
    Amnicola Highway was all that remained prior to the start of classroom sessions Monday."  Also in JPG.

    "2 Are Appointed to Staff of CSTI," Chattanooga Times, December 3, 1967, no page in article copy.  Mary J.
    Householder is appointed as assistant librarian by Edgar H. Sessions, director of the institute.  Also in JPG.

    "Library for CSTI Has Top Priority,” Chattanooga Times, October 12, 1970, no page.
    “The library would cover some 11,500 square feet at the north end of the new addition, Sessions explained.”
    Also in JPG.

    "CSTI Awarded Library Grant,” Chattanooga Times, June 24, 1971, p. 3.
    The library recently moved into additional space on the campus and currently boasts approximately 13,000
    volumes and over 200 journals and periodicals.  Over 210 films are used by the instructors at CSTI with both
    black and white and color video tape capabilities.”  Also in JPG.

    "CSTI Library Rites Sunday," Chattanooga Times, August 11, 1971, p. 26.
    Similar article in Chattanooga News-Free Press, August 15, 1971, p. 52.  Also in JPG.

    "Library at CSTI Is Dedicated to Its Director, Mrs. Kolwyck," Chattanooga Times, August 16, 1971, p. 3.  Also
    in JPG.

    "New Library Head Named,” Chattanooga Times, July 14, 1972, p. 3.
    “Richard W. Harris has been made head of Chattanooga State Technical Institute’s division of library resources 
    services, CSTI director Edgar Sessions said Thursday.”  Also in JPG.

    "Harris Joins CSTI's Staff to Head Library Resource Division," Chattanooga News-Free Press, July 14, 1972,
    p. 5.  Also in JPG.

    "Groundbreakers," Chattanooga Times, June 27, 1975, no page on article copy.  Caption under picture shows
    breaking ground for $1.65 million library.  Also, in JPG.

    "CSTCC Expects Good Year," Chattanooga Times, July 25, 1976, p. G8.  Caption of picture says,
    "Instructional Materials Center Nears Completion."  Also JPG.

    "Chattanooga Tech Sets Dedication of Library," Chattanooga Times, April 24, 1977, p. A5.  Also in
    JPG.  Gives some of her background.

    "Open House, Dedication Set for CSTCC," Chattanooga News-Free Press, April 25, 1977, no page on clipping. 
    Also in JPG.  This is to dedicate the IMC building.

    "Instructional Materials Center Dedicated to Augusta Kolwyck at Chattanooga Tech," Chattanooga Times,
    May 3, 1977, p. I3.  Also in JPG.  "Mrs. Kolwyck founded the original library in 1965 when
    CSTCC was a technical institute.  She retired in 1972."

    "Delta Makes Gift to Chattanooga State Library,"  Chattanooga News-Free Press, October 9, 1979, p. A7. 
    Book given to Richard Harris, Chattanooga State librarian.  Also in JPG.

    Victoria Leather is listed as Librarian in the 1982-83 Chattanooga State catalog (p. 130).

    "Computer Aids Book Ordering for Chattanooga State Library," Chattanooga News-Free Press, September
    2, 1984, p. C2.  Also in JPG.

    "Learning the System," Chattanooga News-Free Press, September 2, 1984, p. C2.  Has picture.  Also in
    JPG.

    "$4.33 Million CSTCC Library Growth Asked," by Mike Pare, Chattanooga News-Free Press, September 23,
    1986, p. A1.  Also in JPG.

    "New Technology in the Library," Chattanooga News-Free Press, May 2, 1987, p. B10.  Also in JPG.

    "CSTCC Eyes $4.3 Million Improvements for Library," Chattanooga News-Free Press, September 21, 1987,
    p. B1.  Also in JPG.

    "Changes in Store for IMC,” by Russ Camp, The Chattanooga State Communicator, October 1990, p. 1 and 6. 
    Also in JPG.  Expansion of the Augusta R. Kolwyck IMC Library is on tap.

    "CSTCC Eyeing Expansion of Its 'Expanded' Library," by Mike Pare, Chattanooga News-Free Press, June 19,
    1992, p. C1.  Also in JPG.

    "Club Donates Money to Library," by Melissa Smith, The Chattanooga State Communicator, May 1998, p. 1.
    Also in JPG.

    "Librarian Likes Teaching Skills that Stay with Students for Life," by Ruth Robinson, Chattanooga Times,
    July 21, 1998, p. D2.  Also in JPG.

    "Library Resources Abound," by Betty A. Proctor, The Chattanooga State Communicator, February 2000, p. 6.
    Also in JPG.

    "New Library Website," The Chattanooga State Communicator, May 2001, p. 3.  "These changes were done
    to continue the dynamic, high-quality teaching of the library through 'active, effective participation in the
    teaching and learning activities of the college....'"  Also in JPG.

    "Chattanooga State's Library Goes on a Voyage," by Eric Taylor; "What Did They Say?" by Sandra Williford;
    "Newspaper Articles Available," The Chattanooga State Communicator, March/April 2002, p. 2.  Also in JPG.

    "Book Project Benefits Library," by Sheila Jackson, The Chattanooga State Communicator, April 2003, p. 2.
    The Early Childhood Educators Club raised more than $200 for children's books on diversity.  "Capital Toyota
    generously donated an additional $200 toward the goal."  Also in JPG.

    "Early Childhood Educators Fund Children's Area," by Melissa Carpenter, The Chattanooga State
    Communicator, May/June 2004, p. 2.  Also in JPG.

    "The Book Alternative," by Feleesha Sterling, The Chattanooga State Communicator, October 2004, pp. 1 and 4.
    Also in JPG 1, 2, and 3.
    Vicky Leather, Dean of Library Services, is appointed to chair a committee to find ways for students to access
    textbooks.

    "Library Offers Wi-Fi Access," by Donna Appleget, The Chattanooga State Communicator, March 2005, p. 1.
    Also in JPG.

    "Wi-Fi: Techno Hotspots of the Future," by Jason Leistman, The Chattanooga State Communicator, March
    2006, p. 2.  Also in JPG.

    "Anne Frank: A History for Today," by Matt Davis, The Chattanooga State Communicator, March 2007, pp. 1
    and 3.  Also in JPG 1, 2, and 3.

    "Library to Offer DVDs," by Sterling Miller, The Chattanooga State Communicator, September 2007, pp. 1
    and 8.  Also in JPG.

    "Library Going High-Tech," by Matt Davis, The Chattanooga State Communicator, November 2007, pp. 1
    and 8.  Also in JPG 1 and 2.

    "Library Hosts Black History Exhibit," by Elaine H. Smith, The Chattanooga State Communicator, March 2008,
    p. 1.  Also in JPG 1 and 2.

    "Library Going High-Tech," by Matt Davis, The Chattanooga State Communicator, March 2008, p. 2.  Also in
    JPG 1 and 2.  First page of article ends in mid-sentence.  Part 2 JPG link has a list of software.

    "Find New Books on the Library's Website," The Chattanooga State Communicator, March 2008, p. 2.  Also
    in JPG.

    "New Librarian to Head Up Multimedia Training," The Chattanooga State Communicator, April 2008, p. 2.
    Also in JPG.

    "Chattanooga State Library Helping High Schoolers," Chattanooga Times, December 7, 2008, p. B4.
    "This year, nine Hamilton County schools used the library at Chattanooga State to help students research
    everything from poetry to history.  Ms. Houck offers individualized classes for groups of students researching
    a specific topic."  Also in JPG.

    "Bagels & Barbeque: The Jewish Experience in Tennessee," August 10-September 16,  2009.  "Chattanooga
    State Hosts Exhibit Spotlighting Tennessee Jewish History" from Chattanoogan.com posted July 29, 2009.

    "Bagels & Barbeque" Press Release at Chattanooga State, 2009.

    "Augusta R. Kolwyck Library" brochure, August 2009.  Also in JPG 1 and 2.  Brochure was given to faculty
    and staff at the fall 2009 Convocation.


          
                            IMC expansion and renovation in undated photos around 1993.

More pictures

    Library pictures taken in 2007

 
Additional information

    Augusta R. Kolwyck, for whom the library is named
    Chattanooga State History
    East Campus History
    Vicky Leather, Dean of Library Services