CARL Mug, undated

Item — Box: 007

Identifier: Series 30

Scope and Contents

From the Series:

This series contains memorabilia and artifacts of UNC Libraries. These items consist of objects and materials used by the library, as well as promotional materials.

Dates

Creation: undated

Creator

From the Collection: University of Northern Colorado. Libraries (Organization)

Conditions Governing Access

This collection is open for research with the following exception: Box #RG13.S6 002 contains restricted materials which must be removed prior to access.

Biographical / Historical

CARL, or the Colorado Alliance of Research Libraries was founded in 1974 by Ward Shaw. In 1982, the non-profit organization began to develop a computer based catalog syste, the integrated library system (ILS). The system and the CARL name was sold in 1995, and the organization legally became "The Alliance."