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Benjamin F. Clymer, Professor Emeritus, served ODU from 1960-1981 as a Reference Librarian in the University Library. Clymer was born on October 3, 1915 and died March 6, 1990. The interview discusses Clymer's military background, his job as a reference librarian, his role in interlibrary loan and library instruction, and the library's move from Hughes Hall to a new building. [Note: Audio file is inaudible. The transcript was revised from a draft of the interview.]

Benjamin F. Clymer, Professor Emeritus, served ODU from 1960-1981 as a Reference Librarian in the University Library. Clymer was born on October 3, 1915 and died March 6, 1990. The interview discusses Clymer's military background, his job as a reference librarian, his role in interlibrary loan and library instruction, and the library's move from Hughes Hall to a new building. [Note: Audio file is inaudible. The transcript was revised from a draft of the interview.]

Mrs. Elizabeth DeBedts, Professor Emeritus, served ODU from 1959-1979 as a librarian in Special Collections, Circulation, and Reference. She was also a student at ODU from 1945-1947. She was born in Norfolk, Virginia in 1925. The interview discusses her time as a student and various changes in the library (buildings, professional status of librarians, administrator differences, etc.).

Mrs. Elizabeth DeBedts, Professor Emeritus, served ODU from 1959-1979 as a librarian in Special Collections, Circulation, and Reference. She was also a student at ODU from 1945-1947. She was born in Norfolk, Virginia in 1925. The interview discusses her time as a student and various changes in the library (buildings, professional status of librarians, administrator differences, etc.).

Dorothy Pierce Ladd was the first librarian, Norfolk Division of the College of William & Mary, after receiving her degree in library science from the College of William and Mary. Ladd was given a small budget for the purchasing of new books and furniture. By the end of Ladd's tenure, the library's total holdings had increased to 13,200 volumes, and the physical size of the library had doubled. In 1948 Ladd moved to Boston with her husband and began a 30-year career as a librarian at Boston University. She was born in Norfolk, Virginia on January 16, 1917 and died October 9, 2006. The interview discusses her educational background, her experiences with the early Norfolk Division from 1937-1948, and her involvement with the development of the library at the Norfolk Division.

Dr. Jean A. Major served as University Librarian from 1992 until her retirement in 2002. Dr. Major was born in Illinois. The interview discusses Dr. Major's background and various developments in the University Library during her tenure: the building construction and renovation project, development and fundraising efforts, library technology, collection development and the library's role in the university. There is also discussion of the Friends of the Library, the Virtual Library of Virginia (VIVA), and the Rotary Club. The interview took place in Perry Library on the campus of Old Dominion University in Norfolk, Virginia.

Dr. Jean A. Major served as University Librarian from 1992 until her retirement in 2002. Dr. Major was born in Illinois. The interview discusses Dr. Major's background and various developments in the University Library during her tenure: the building construction and renovation project, development and fundraising efforts, library technology, collection development and the library's role in the university. There is also discussion of the Friends of the Library, the Virtual Library of Virginia (VIVA), and the Rotary Club. The interview took place in Perry Library on the campus of Old Dominion University in Norfolk, Virginia. Interview transcribed by Charlotte Smith.

Interview recorded on two cassette tapes, three sides. Audio quality is fair.

Mrs. Elizabeth DeBedts, Professor Emeritus, served ODU from 1959-1979 as a librarian in Special Collections, Circulation, and Reference. She was also a student at ODU from 1945-1947. She was born in Norfolk, Virginia in 1925. The interview discusses her time as a student and various changes in the library (buildings, professional status of librarians, administrator differences, etc.). Interview recorded on two cassette tapes, three sides. Good audio quality. 1:27:32

Dr. Jean A. Major served as University Librarian from 1992 until her retirement in 2002. Dr. Major was born in Illinois. The interview discusses Dr. Major's background and various developments in the University Library during her tenure: the building construction and renovation project, development and fundraising efforts, library technology, collection development and the library's role in the university. There is also discussion of the Friends of the Library, the Virtual Library of Virginia (VIVA), and the Rotary Club. The interview took place in Perry Library on the campus of Old Dominion University in Norfolk, Virginia. Interview recorded on digital tape recorder. Audio quality is good. 1:11:50

Photograph of Elizabeth DeBedts, Professor Emeritus, served ODU from 1959-1979 as a librarian in Special Collections, Circulation, and Reference. She was also a student at ODU from 1945-1947.

Photograph of Dorothy Pierce Ladd, who served as the first librarian, Norfolk Division of the College of William & Mary, after receiving her degree in library science from the College of William and Mary.

Photograph of Dr. Jean A. Major, who served as University Librarian from 1992 until her retirement in 2002.