An item of correspondence sent to Murray Shepherd, University Librarian, from Amos Lakos, Librarian; Jim Parrot, Librarian; and Irwin Rodin, Librarian, providing a list of requested revisions to the document titled, "Role of Librarians at the University of Waterloo," as well as a rationale for an elected rather than an appointed committee to review the document. Lakos, Parrot, and Rodin provided these revisions at the request of the Role of Librarians Document Review Committee.

An item of correspondence sent to all library professional staff from the Role of the Professional Staff at the University of Waterloo Task Force soliciting feedback for a draft copy of a document titled, "Librarians at the University of Waterloo," that was to be submitted to the University Librarian. File includes a copy of the document, "Librarians at the University of Waterloo."

A two-page report written by Tom Eadie, former Head of Reference, outlining revisions made in October 1982 to a version of the Professional Staff Manual that was produced in July 1980.

Records created by the Librarians' Association of the University of Waterloo (LAUW) Executive Committee for a term likely beginning in 1989 and ending November 2, 1990. Includes the minutes of the general meeting.

The minutes of the general meeting held on November 2, 1990.

Records created by the Librarians' Association of the University of Waterloo (LAUW) Executive Committee for a term beginning November 3, 1990 and ending November 20, 1991. Includes the minutes of the general meeting.

The minutes of the general meeting held on November 20, 1991.

Four copies of the Professional Staff Manual, second revision, completed in 1992. It is likely that some of these copies are drafts.

A printed copy of an e-mail sent between several members, likely representatives on the Executive Committee, regarding the association's terms of agreement.

Records created and accumulated by the Librarians’ Association of the University of Waterloo (LAUW) that document the association’s first attempt to obtain faculty representation and academic status. Includes handwritten notes and the results of votes in December 1991 and November 1992 which showed the majority of LAUW members were interested in pursuing faculty representation and prepared to join the Faculty Association of the University of Waterloo (FAUW). Also contains correspondence sent and received by LAUW, FAUW, and others notably including statements released by Murray Shepherd, University Librarian, in 1991 and 1993 outlining his stance on the matter as well as letters sent by Shabiran Rahaman, LAUW president, in 1992 to administrators indicating LAUW’s intention to work towards affiliation with FAUW.

Records created by the Librarians' Association of the University of Waterloo (LAUW) Executive Committee for a term beginning May 28, 1992 and ending May 31, 1993. Includes administrative correspondence as well as the annual general meeting minutes and supporting materials.

The minutes of the annual general meeting held on May 31, 1993. File also includes a memorandum sent to members regarding the nomination and election of officers to the 1993-1994 Executive Committee as well as a copy of the nomination form.

The minutes of the annual general meeting held on May 25, 1994. File also contains the meeting agenda and supporting materials including the Executive Committee report, Program Committee report, Treasurer's report, Compensation report, Nominating Committee report, and the report from the Ad Hoc Committee on Academic Status.

Records created by the Librarians' Association of the University of Waterloo (LAUW) Executive Committee for a term beginning June 1, 1993 and ending May 25, 1994. Includes the annual general meeting minutes and supporting materials.

Records created by the Librarians' Association of the University of Waterloo (LAUW) Executive Committee for a term beginning May 26, 1994 and ending March 15, 1995. Includes Executive Committee meeting minutes and the minutes of an informal meeting of LAUW members.

The minutes of an informal meeting of the Librarians' Association of the University of Waterloo (LAUW) members held on March 15, 1995. During the meeting members primarily discussed the opening of the Memorandum of Agreement between the Faculty Association of the University of Waterloo (FAUW) and the Board of Governors as well as the possibility of FAUW representing librarians.

Records created and accumulated by the Librarians’ Association of the University of Waterloo (LAUW) that document the association’s efforts to obtain faculty representation during the Faculty Association of the University of Waterloo’s (FAUW) unionization attempt between 1995 and 1996. Ultimately, the unionization attempt failed and the revised Memorandum of Agreement between FAUW and the University of Waterloo did not include librarians. File contains copies of LAUW’s statement of general principles as well as correspondence from the LAUW Executive, LAUW Ad Hoc Committee on Academic Status, FAUW presidents Gordon Andrew and Jim Brox, and university administrators including Jim Kalbfleisch, Vice-President, Academic and Provost.

The minutes of the Executive Committee meeting held on July 14, 1994.

Records created and accumulated by the Librarians’ Association of the University of Waterloo (LAUW) that document the association’s second attempt to obtain academic status and faculty representation. Includes notes related to librarian leave policies, personnel code, promotions, and role. Also includes a list of University of Waterloo (UW) policies to be reviewed, meeting summaries, a draft copy of a librarians article likely for the Faculty Association of Waterloo’s (FAUW) revised Memorandum of Agreement, and a report to UW librarians from the Librarians Working Group summarizing the outcomes of the negotiations between LAUW, FAUW, and the UW Board of Governors that took place on November 12, 1998.

The minutes of the annual general meeting held on March 23, 2000. File also contains the meeting agenda and supporting materials including the Ad-Hoc Committee report, Treasurer's report and nomination form. A motion to formally revive the association was passed during this meeting.

Copies of the UW Gazette and Daily Bulletin that contain features related to the Librarians’ Association of the University of Waterloo (LAUW) negotiations for faculty representation.

The minutes of a general meeting with Librarians' Association of the University of Waterloo (LAUW) members held on June 14, 2000. File also contains the meeting agenda and supporting materials including the executive goals identified for 2000-2001, Compensation Committee report, and proposed amendments to the constitution.

The minutes of the Executive Committee meetings held on March 29, 2000; April 19, 2000; May 23, 2000; March 13, 2001 and April 11, 2001. Also includes related meeting agendas, correspondence, and handwritten notes.

The minutes of the annual general meeting held on April 30, 2001. File also contains the meeting agenda and supporting materials including the President's report, Treasurer's report, Programs Committee report, Compensation Committee report, Nominating Committee report, a report card on librarians' issues at the University of Waterloo, and related correspondence.

Records created by the Librarians' Association of the University of Waterloo (LAUW) Executive Committee for a term beginning approximately on March 23, 2000 and ending April 30, 2001. Includes Executive Committee meeting minutes, minutes of a general meeting with LAUW members, a membership list as well as the annual general meeting minutes and supporting materials for the year 2000 and 2001.

A document providing an overview of the Librarians’ Association of the University of Waterloo’s (LAUW) efforts to obtain faculty representation written by Carol Stephenson, LAUW president.

Records created and accumulated by the Librarians’ Association of the University of Waterloo (LAUW) related to a review of librarian job descriptions that likely began in May 2000. Includes correspondence, copies of the librarian job description as well as records related to the role of department heads and a review of the job descriptions of the library assistants in the Information Services and Resources (ISR) department.

Four lists of all Librarians' Association of the University of Waterloo (LAUW) members during the 2001-2002 term some of which are related to tracking membership fees. Also includes related correspondence.

A list of all Librarians' Association of the University of Waterloo (LAUW) members during the 2000-2001 term.

A copy of the Librarians’ Association of the University of Waterloo’s (LAUW) constitution and two documents outlining proposed amendments to the constitution.

Correspondence sent and received by the Executive Committee. The correspondence documents a variety of topics including the University of Waterloo library goals for 2001-2002, the appointment of a new Vice-President, Academic & Provost, program planning, procedures for courses changes, proposed revisions to Policy 39 Leave of Absence for Staff Members, the University of Waterloo Staff Association (UWSA) town hall meeting, and more.

The minutes of the Executive Committee meetings held on May 15, 2001; June 13, 2001; June 25, 2001; July 13, 2001 and March 22, 2002. Also includes related meeting agendas, correspondence, and handwritten notes.

Copies of journal articles primarily focused on the academic status of librarians. File also contains materials from a conference and a special issue of the BUFA (Brock University Faculty Association) Forum published in 1995 titled, "The Sorry Plight of Brock's Librarians: a report from the BUFA Standing Committee on Librarians." These documents may have been reviewed by the Executive Committee or members of the Librarians’ Association of the University of Waterloo (LAUW) to prepare for negotiations for faculty representation.

Records created by the Librarians' Association of the University of Waterloo (LAUW) Executive Committee for the term beginning May 1, 2001 and ending May 8, 2002. Includes administrative correspondence, membership lists, Executive Committee meeting minutes as well as the annual general meeting minutes and supporting materials.

The minutes of the annual general meeting held on May 8, 2002. File also contains the meeting agenda and supporting materials including the President's report, Treasurer's report, Programs Committee report, and related correspondence.

An external review of the University of Waterloo Library written by Graham R. Hill, University Librarian, McMaster University, that was submitted to T. Gary Waller, Associate Provost (Academic & Student Affairs). The report was intended to assist Waller and their advisory committee in the selection of a new University Librarian.

A copy of the Librarians' Employment Handbook.

The minutes of the Executive Committee meetings held on May 22, 2002; August 13, 2002; October 15, 2002; November 22, 2002; November 29, 2002; December 10, 2002; December 13, 2002; January 10, 2003 and January 20, 2003. Also includes related meeting agendas, correspondence, and notes.

Records created and accumulated by the Library Negotiations Advisory Committee. Includes an agenda, the proposed mandate, terms of reference, and guiding principles of the committee as well as notes on salary scales, adopting a Library council, and integrating librarians into the academic process. File also contains a copy of the Memorandum of Agreement between the Faculty Association of the University of Waterloo (FAUW) and the University of Waterloo.

Records created and accumulated by the Librarians’ Association of the University of Waterloo (LAUW) related to the appointment and review of the University Librarian (UL) position at the University of Waterloo. Includes an invitation to a panel discussion, meeting notes, correspondence, a list of essential elements to consider for the appointment, a draft policy for the appointment, and other textual records. File also contains records related to the University Librarian search process initiated in 2002 including a discussion paper and a list of members of an advisory committee.

Two lists of all Librarians' Association of the University of Waterloo (LAUW) members during the 2002-2003 term some of which are related to tracking membership fees.

Copies of several University of Waterloo policies and guidelines, some with handwritten notes, likely reviewed by the Executive Committee or members of the Librarians’ Association of the University of Waterloo (LAUW) to prepare for negotiations for faculty representation. Also includes a copy of the "Proposal for a Framework Agreement between the University of Waterloo Staff Association and the University of Waterloo."

Records created by the Librarians' Association of the University of Waterloo (LAUW) Executive Committee for the term beginning May 9, 2002 and ending April 29, 2003. Includes Executive Committee meeting minutes as well as the annual general meeting minutes and supporting materials.

The minutes of the annual general meeting held on April 29, 2003. File also contains the meeting agenda and supporting materials including the President's report, Treasurer's report, Programs Committee report, Compensation Committee report, and the Nominating Committee report.

Copies of collective agreements and handbooks accumulated by the Librarians’ Association of the University of Waterloo (LAUW) between other universities and librarians or faculty. These documents may have been reviewed by the Executive Committee or members of (LAUW) to prepare for negotiations for faculty representation.

Copies of FAUW Forum, the newsletter of the Faculty Association of the University of Waterloo (FAUW), that contain features related to librarians’ issues and the Librarians’ Association of the University of Waterloo (LAUW) negotiations for faculty representation. Several of the features were written by LAUW members. Also includes a copy of an article titled, "What I learned in November about librarians and their academic status in Canada," by an unknown author that was prepared for the FAUW Forum in 1993 or 1994 but was ultimately not published.

Records created and accumulated by the Librarians’ Association of the University of Waterloo (LAUW) likely for reference purposes during the negotiations for faculty representation and academic status in 2003. Includes notes, a brochure, summaries of journal articles, a University of Waterloo (UW) organizational chart, copies of UW policies, a copy of the Memorandum of Agreement (revised 2002) between the Faculty Association of the University of Waterloo (FAUW) and UW as well as copies of guidelines, agreements, and policies from other institutions.

Records created and accumulated likely by the Librarians’ Association of the University of Waterloo (LAUW) Ad Hoc Working Group on Librarians’ Issues. Includes meeting agendas, minutes, and supporting material as well as documents related to negotiations between 1998 and 2003 for faculty representation and a copy of the Memorandum of Agreement between the Faculty Association of the University of Waterloo (FAUW) and the University of Waterloo (revised 2002).

The minutes of the Executive Committee meetings held on June 13, 2003; June 26, 2003; October 15, 2003; November 14, 2003; December 10, 2003; January 23, 2004; February 4, 2004; March 26, 2004 and April 2, 2004. Also includes related meeting agendas, correspondence, and reports.

Records created by the Librarians' Association of the University of Waterloo (LAUW) Executive Committee for the term beginning April 30, 2003 and ending May 7, 2004. Includes Executive Committee meeting minutes as well as the annual general meeting minutes and supporting materials.

The minutes of the annual general meeting held on May 7, 2004. File also contains the meeting agenda and supporting materials including a draft copy of the 2003 annual general meeting minutes, President's report, Treasurer's report, Programs Committee report, Compensation Committee report, and the Nominating Committee report.

A report created by the Ad Hoc Group on Travel Guidelines that provided a set of guidelines and criteria to assist people applying for travel funding to support professional development activity including conferences, training sessions, workshops, seminars, meetings, and observation leaves. The report was submitted to the Executive Committtee for review and feedback. File also contains related correspondence.

Copies of constitutions for faculties at the University of Waterloo including the Faculty of Science, Faculty of Arts, Faculty of Applied Health Sciences, Faculty of Engineering, Faculty of Environmental Studies, and the Faculty of Mathematics. These documents may have been reviewed by the Executive Committee or members of the Librarians’ Association of the University of Waterloo (LAUW) to prepare for negotiations for faculty representation.

The minutes of the Executive Committee meetings held on May 21, 2004; August 13, 2004; November 26, 2004; January 6, 2005 and March 9, 2005. Also includes related meeting agendas and correspondence. In addition, the file contains correspondence and summary notes from the Executive Committee lunch with Mark Haslett, University Librarian, on August 16, 2004.

A list of all Librarians' Association of the University of Waterloo (LAUW) members during the 2004-2005 term likely created to track membership fees. Also includes related correspondence.

Correspondence sent and received by the Executive Committee. The correspondence documents a variety of topics including upcoming programs, journal subscriptions, a Faculty Association of the University of Waterloo (FAUW) board visitor, the visit of two librarians from Spain, nominations for the Academic Librarianship Award 2004, and more.

The minutes of the annual general meeting held on April 27, 2005. File also contains the meeting agenda and supporting materials including a draft copy of the 2004 annual general meeting minutes, President's report, Treasurer's report, Programs Committee report, Compensation Committee report, Nominating Committee report, and related correspondence.

Records created and accumulated by the Librarians’ Association of the University of Waterloo (LAUW) that document the association’s third attempt to obtain academic status and faculty representation. Includes a set of questions prepared for David Johnston, President, University of Waterloo (UW), correspondence and notes related to various topics such as conferences, Faculty Association of the University of Waterloo (FAUW) membership fees, sabbaticals, academic freedom, and workload. File also contains records related to negotiations in 2003 including the proposed mandate, terms of reference, and guiding principles of the academic librarian negotiations, correspondence, meeting notes, a list of twelve needs and issues related to librarians’ terms and conditions of employment written by Anne Fullerton, Librarian, a list of changes required to incorporate librarians into FAUW’s Memorandum of Agreement, and the final report on the outcomes of the discussions of the Ad Hoc Working Group on Librarians’ Issues. File additionally includes results of a survey distributed to librarians in April 2004 to determine if they wanted to be represented by FAUW, correspondence from 2005 about the potential to re-open the discussion on faculty representation, and other textual records.

A list of all Librarians' Association of the University of Waterloo (LAUW) members during the 2005-2006 term likely created to track membership fees. Also includes related correspondence.

The minutes of the Executive Committee meetings held on January 6, 2005 and March 1, 2006. Also includes a related meeting agenda and correspondence.

Correspondence sent and received by the Executive Committee. The correspondence documents a variety of topics including upcoming programs, the Academic Librarianship Award 2004, librarian representation of the Faculty Association of the University of Waterloo (FAUW) board, a Canadian Association of University Teachers (CAUT) survey, and more.

The minutes of the annual general meeting held on June 14, 2006. File also contains the meeting agenda and supporting materials including a draft copy of the 2005 annual general meeting minutes, President's report, Treasurer's report, Programs Committee report, Compensation Committee report, and related correspondence.

Records created by the Librarians' Association of the University of Waterloo (LAUW) Executive Committee for the term beginning April 28, 2005 and ending June 14, 2006. Includes Executive Committee meeting minutes, a membership list, administrative correspondence as well as the annual general meeting minutes and supporting materials.

The minutes of the Executive Committee meetings held on July 19, 2006; December 5, 2006 and March 20, 2007. Also includes a related meeting agenda.

The minutes of the Executive Committee meetings held on June 14, 2007; November 22, 2007 and March 25, 2008. Also includes a related meeting agenda.

Correspondence sent and received by the Executive Committee. The correspondence documents a variety of topics including issues raised at the annual general meeting on June 14, 2006, the association's website, the interest in unions on campus, and more.

Records created by the Librarians' Association of the University of Waterloo (LAUW) Executive Committee for the term beginning June 15, 2006 and ending May 3, 2007. Includes Executive Committee meeting minutes, administrative correspondence as well as the annual general meeting minutes and supporting materials.

The minutes of the annual general meeting held on May 3, 2007. File also contains the meeting agenda and supporting materials including the President's report, Treasurer's report, Compensation Committee report, and Nominating Committee report.

Correspondence between the Librarians’ Association of the University of Waterloo (LAUW) members and representatives from Ontario Secondary School Teachers' Federation (OSSTF) trade union indicating that librarians would not be included in an OSSTF application to the Ontario Labour Relations Board (OLRB) for a new local at the University of Waterloo.

Correspondence sent and received by the Executive Committee. The correspondence documents a variety of topics including the Canadian Association of University Teachers (CAUT) Librarians' conference and workshop and the association's website.

A list of all Librarians' Association of the University of Waterloo (LAUW) members during the 2007-2008 term.

The minutes of the annual general meeting held on May 7, 2008. File also contains the meeting agenda and supporting materials including the President's report, Treasurer's report, Programs Committee report, Compensation Committee report, Nominating Committee report, highlights from the LAUW survey, and notes on a discussion of issues regarding membership.

The agenda and minutes of the Executive Committee meeting held on October 29, 2008.

Records accumulated by the Librarians’ Association of the University of Waterloo (LAUW) primarily from the Canadian Association of University Teachers (CAUT) regarding librarian workloads, policies concerning librarians’ conditions of employment, the appointment of chief librarians, and more. These documents may have been reviewed by the Executive Committee or members of (LAUW) to prepare for negotiations for faculty representation.

Correspondence sent and received by the Executive Committee. The correspondence documents a variety of topics including upcoming programs such as the screening of the film "The Hollywood Librarian," the development of a teaching award for faculty promoting information literacy and more.

Records created by the Librarians' Association of the University of Waterloo (LAUW) Executive Committee for the term beginning May 8, 2008 and ending May 12, 2009. Includes Executive Committee meeting minutes, administrative correspondence as well as the annual general meeting minutes and supporting materials.

The minutes of the annual general meeting (AGM) held on May 12, 2009. File also contains the meeting agenda and supporting materials including the President's report, Treasurer's report, Programs Committee report, Compensation Committee report, Nominating Committee report and minutes of a meeting regarding the Librarians' Handbook held on April 24, 2009 likely used to support a discussion regarding the handbook listed on the AGM agenda.

The minutes of the Executive Committee meetings held on November 19, 2009 and January 6, 2010.

Records created by the Librarians' Association of the University of Waterloo (LAUW) Executive Committee for the term beginning May 13, 2009 and ending May 20, 2010. Includes Executive Committee meeting minutes as well as the annual general meeting minutes and supporting materials.

The minutes of the annual general meeting held on May 20, 2010. File also contains the meeting agenda and supporting materials including the President's report, Programs Committee report, Compensation Committee report, and Nominating Committee report.

An item of correspondence sent by the President of the Executive Committee to committee members regarding an upcoming meeting. Also includes related handwritten notes.

Two versions of a timeline of events outlining the history of the Librarians’ Association of the University of Waterloo’s (LAUW) attempts to obtain representation by the Faculty Association of the University of Waterloo (FAUW). One version documents events between 1971 and 2001, the other version documents events between 1971 and 2010. Both timelines were written by Anne Fullerton, Librarian, University of Waterloo.

Records created and accumulated by the Librarians' Association of the University of Waterloo (LAUW) related to the evolution of the Librarian and Archivist Employment Handbook (Handbook). Includes previous versions and draft copies of the Handbook, correspondence, notes, meeting minutes, a report, and other textual records.

A copy of the Librarians’ Employment Handbook (revised March 1, 2010). File also contains records related to the 2009-2010 revision process including notes, correspondence, meeting minutes, survey highlights, feedback from members, a copy of University of Waterloo Policy 18-Staff Employment, a copy of the Library Staff Manual (fourth revision), and a copy of the 2004 Librarians’ Employment Handbook with handwritten annotations.

Records created by the Librarians' Association of the University of Waterloo (LAUW) Executive Committee for the term beginning May 21, 2010 and ending May 6, 2011. Includes administrative correspondence as well as the annual general meeting minutes and supporting materials.

The minutes of the annual general meeting held on May 6, 2011. File also contains the Compensation Committee report.

Records created and accumulated by the Librarians’ Association of the University of Waterloo (LAUW) related to librarian salaries. Includes correspondence, tables and figures based on the Canadian Association of Research Libraries (CARL) data, several articles including some written by LAUW members, and other textual records.

Correspondence sent and received by the Executive Committee. The correspondence documents a variety of topics including the expenditures for staff training and development, the Compensation Committee, and more. Also includes handwritten notes.

Records created by the Librarians' Association of the University of Waterloo (LAUW) Executive Committee for the term beginning May 7, 2011 and likely ending in May or June 2012. Includes administrative correspondence.

Records accumulated by the Librarians’ Association of the University of Waterloo (LAUW) from the Canadian Association of University Teachers (CAUT) conference titled, "Contested Terrain: Shaping the Future of Academic Librarianship." The conference was held in Ottawa, Ontario between October 26-27, 2012. Includes an agenda, notes, correspondence, contact lists, schedules, an annotated bibliography, and more. File also contains a presentation slide deck prepared by Laura Bredahl, Librarian, for the LAUW Executive Committee outlining key highlights and ideas from the conference.

Records created and accumulated by the Librarians' Association of the University of Waterloo (LAUW) on various topics and activities such as librarian job descriptions, librarian salaries, the LAUW constitution, the appointment and review of the University Librarian position, and more. Includes correspondence, reports, lists, and other textual records.

Records created by the Librarians' Association of the University of Waterloo (LAUW) Executive Committee for the term likely beginning in May or June 2012 and ending May 10, 2013. Includes the President's Report distributed at the annual general meeting held on May 10, 2013.

Records created and accumulated by the Librarians' Association of the University of Waterloo (LAUW) Executive Committees. Includes administrative correspondence, membership lists, meeting minutes, and annual reports.

The President's Report distributed at the annual general meeting held on May 10, 2013.

Records created and accumulated by the Librarians' Association of the University of Waterloo (LAUW) related to the associations attempts to obtain faculty representation and academic status. Includes meeting minutes, reports, timelines, lists, correspondence, notes, reference items, and other textual materials.

Records created and accumulated by the Librarians’ Association of the University of Waterloo (LAUW) to determine if there was interest among members to explore the possibility of pursuing faculty representation and academic status for librarians. Includes correspondence, meeting minutes, ballots from a survey distributed to members on November 8, 2012, and results from a survey about the Canadian Association of University Teachers (CAUT) Librarians Policy Statement on Academic Status that was distributed to members on November 20, 2012.

Records created and accumulated by the Librarians' and Archivists’ Association of the University of Waterloo (LAAUW) related to the association’s meetings, programs, and activities. Records in this fonds document the work of the Executive Committee, the association’s attempts to obtain faculty representation and academic status for members, the evolution of the Librarian and Archivist Employment Handbook, and various subjects of special interest to the association, librarians and archivists.