This page provides access to Cowles Library’s Faculty governance documents. Most of the faculty positions within Cowles Library are tenured, tenure-track, or other faculty appointments.
The documents listed here serve to guide members of the library faculty in the execution of their duties and provide information about professional advancement procedures at Cowles. These documents are subject to periodic review and revision by the Cowles Library Faculty Council.
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Harmful Content StatementRecognition of outdated descriptions and depictions that may exist in some archival collections
CollectionsExplore our unique physical and online collections
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Information about visiting and using the Archives
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Purpose and mission of University Records Management
Collection PolicyPolicies governing the Records Management program
Donate & Transfer MaterialsProcedures for requesting transfer of records to us
Education & TrainingTools to help you better understand records management
FAQWhat we do and why
VisitHours, directions, and guidelines for your Archives visit
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Using the LibraryBorrowing materials, finding a study space, locating services
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Requesting MaterialsCowles Library faculty and staff profiles
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