Karen Meizner Files
Scope and Contents Note
The Karen Meizner Files, dated 1980-1991, contain correspondence, reports, and other miscellaneous materials created or collected during her time as head of cataloging at the Spencer Art Reference Library. The collection is largely given to material related to the establishment of the Library’s relationship with the Research Libraries Information Network (RLIN), the hiring of RMG, a consulting firm, to make recommendations about the purchase of an integrated library system, and a Boatman’s Bank grant to complete a retrospective conversion project.
Dates
- Creation: 1980-1991
Restrictions on Access
Open to researchers. Appointments are necessary for the use of manuscript and archival collections.
Conditions Governing Use Note
Notification of intent to publish, quote, or cite archival materials is required. Contact the archives via https://nelson-atkins.org/library/.
Biographical / Historical Note
Karen Meizner came to the Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art in October 1981 as the head of cataloging for the Spencer Art Reference Library. She was subsequently promoted to Assistant Librarian and then Associate Librarian. While Meizner was here, she played a pivotal role in the automation of the Library. She left the Museum in 1991.
Extent
1 Linear Foot (In 1 record center carton.)
Language of Materials
English
Abstract
The Karen Meizner Files, dated 1980-1991, contain correspondence, reports, and other miscellaneous materials created or collected during her time as head of cataloging at the Spencer Art Reference Library.
Organization
Due to the size and nature of the collection, it has not been divided into series.
Immediate Source of Acquisition Note
Transfer; accession number associated with this collection is 1995-17.
Accruals Note
Additions to the collection are not anticipated.
- Title
- Finding Aid of the Karen Meizner Files, RG 90
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
Repository Details
Part of the The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art Archives Repository