Arthur W. Hafner records
RG.20.04.13
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Ball State University Archives and Special Collections
Alexander M. Bracken Library
2000 W. University Avenue
Muncie, Indiana, 47306
765-285-5078
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Arthur W. Hafner records RG.20.04.13
Table of Contents
Summary Information ................................................................................................................................. 3
Biographical Note / Historical Note / Administrative History......................................................................4
Scope and Contents....................................................................................................................................... 4
Arrangement...................................................................................................................................................4
Administrative Information .........................................................................................................................5
Collection Inventory...................................................................................................................................... 6
Series 1: Correspondence........................................................................................................................ 6
Series 2: Administrative records............................................................................................................. 6
Series 3: Digital files on compact discs..................................................................................................6
Series 4: Bracken Library photographs...................................................................................................8
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Summary Information
Repository
Ball State University Archives and Special Collections
Title
Arthur W. Hafner records
Date
2002-2010
Extent
0.2 Cubic feet 1 Box
Language
English
Language of Materials
Materials in English.
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Preferred Citation
Arthur W. Hafner records, Archives and Special Collections, Ball State University Libraries
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Biographical Note / Historical Note / Administrative History
Arthur Hafner served as Dean of the University Libraries for a tenure of twelve years from 2002 until
early 2015 when he chose to retire. During his time as the libraries leader, Hafner was known for a strong
focus on employing technology in library service and using metrics to analyze and promote library
accomplishments and milestones. As the nature of library service came to hold an increasing focus on
digital resources, Hafner directed the libaries efforts toward providing patrons with greater access to
online databases and promotion of digitization efforts within the library.
Before working at Ball State University, Hafner served as the Dean of Libraries at Seton Hall University,
Chief Librarian at CUNY Staten Island, Director of the Library at the American Medical Association,
Director of Library Services at College of Osteopathic Medicine, and as Director of the Health Sciences
Library at the University of Minnesota Duluth. Dr. Hafner holds an MBA from Seton Hall, a Ph.D.
and Masters in Library Science from the University of Minnesota, an M.S. in Mathematics from the
University of Minnesota, and a B.S. in Mathematics from Purdue University.
Scope and Contents
This collection includes correspondence, administrative records, University Libaries promotional
materials, personal files, and photographs from former Dean of University Libaries Arthur W. Hafner
ranging from 2002-2015.
Arrangement
Arranged in the following series:
Series 1: Correspondence
Series 2: Administrative records
Series 3: Digital files on compact discs
Series 4: Bracken Library photographs
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Administrative Information
Publication Information
Ball State University Archives and Special Collections
Conditions Governing Access
This collection is open for research.
Processing Information
Collection processing completed 2015/05/06 by Thomas Lutholtz.
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Series 1: Correspondence
Collection Inventory
Series 1: Correspondence
Correspondence regarding the International Association of Obituariasts,
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Series 2: Administrative records
Information Technology strategic initiatives report, 2012
Information Technology communications audit final report, 2013
Series 3: Digital files on compact discs
Subseries 3.1: Bracken Library promotional materials
Bracken Library promotional materials, 2002-2004
Bracken Library 'Read Great, Even Late' promotional video, 2004
Bracken Library promotional video, 2005
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Subseries 3.2: Administrative and personal computer files
Bracken Library study space promotional video, 2005/01/25
Bracken Library radio advertisements, 2007/10/01
Bracken Library art promotional video, 2007/11/01
Bracken Library promotional video, 2007/11/01
Bracken Library promotional video, 2008/09/01
Subseries 3.2: Administrative and personal computer files
Arthur Hafner portrait photographs, 2002
Marketing studies for libraries, 2003
Mobile computing project milestone report, 2004/12/02
Backup photographs and posters, 2005
Mysch-Hurst student photographs, 2005
Pictures from Italy Group, 2005
Faculty technology showcase, 2005/Spring
Digital Art display photographs, 2007/Spring
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Series 4: Bracken Library photographs
Powerpoint presentations on library planning, 2007/09/24
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Series 4: Bracken Library photographs
Bracken Library photographs, 1999-2003
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