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Resolution to Honor Robert S. Taylor

SUBJECT: Recognizing the role of Dean Robert S. Taylor 

RATIFIED BY: Syracuse University School of Information Studies Board of Advisors, November 18, 2008

  1. Whereas, the role of Robert S. Taylor, dean of the Syracuse University School of Information Studies from 1972 to 1981, has never formally been acknowledged by the board; and
  2. Whereas, Taylor played an historical role in the evolution of the school from a traditional library science school into an information school; and
  3. Whereas, Taylor took exceptional and well-calculated risks by changing the name of the school from the long-established library science to the brand new information studies, even though our peer schools did not support the change; and
  4. Whereas, Taylor also made significant contributions to shaping the field of information through his leadership and scholarly accomplishments; and
  5. Whereas, two of his seminal works, “Question-Negotiation and Information-Seeking in Libraries” (1967) and Value Added Processes in Information Systems (1986), continue to be quoted and relevant to shaping scholarly discussions today; and
  6. Whereas, Taylor established the first M.S. in information resource management (IRM) in the nation in 1980; and
  7. Whereas, he was recognized in 1972 with the American Society for Information Science’s Best Book Award for The Making of a Library; and
  8. Whereas, Taylor was recognized in 1992 by the American Society for Information Science with its highest recognition, the Award of Merit; and
  9. Whereas, he laid the groundwork for what has become the international iSchool movement; and
  10. Whereas, he set the iSchool at Syracuse on the course as the leader of its peers; therefore be it
  11. RESOLVED, that Robert S. Taylor revolutionized the School and the information field; and be it further
  12. RESOLVED, that the School of Information Studies Board of Advisors formally acknowledges and thanks Taylor for his leadership and foresight in helping the school establish and maintain its reputation as the Original School for the Information Age.
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Marian ’40, ’41 and Julius ’33 Reitkopp Collaboratory


219 Hinds Hall
Donor: Estate of Julius Reitkopp

The Marian and Julius Reitkopp Collaboratory was established by the Reitkopp family in honor of former librarians Marian ’41 and Julius Rietkopp ’33. Marian Reitkopp, a member of the Classical Club and the French Club at SU, received a Bachelor of Arts in Education in 1940 and a Bachelor of Science from the School of Library Science in 1941. Julius Reitkopp received a Bachelor of Arts from the College of Liberal Arts in 1933.

“My aunt and uncle would be thrilled to know they were involved in a place like the Marian and Julius Reitkopp Collaboratory, where future great minds could come together, share their ideas, educate each other, and hopefully remember to add a little humor to their day. We feel grateful to have found a way to pay tribute to two quiet unassuming people who knew the beauty in simplicity, the effect of charity, the value of education, and the importance of love.”
     Janna Notick, the niece of Marian and Julius Reitkopp

Antje Bultmann Lemke G’56 Collaboratory

315 Hinds Hall 

The iSchool seeks donors to support the Lemke Collaboratory, named in honor of Professor Emerita Antje Bultmann Lemke who played a key role in the development of the school. Please contact Scott A. Barrett or Barbara Settel if you're interested in supporting this effort.

Donors:
Judith Adams-Volpe G’74
D. Whitney Coe ’59, G’67
Virginia Rieger Denton ’61
Jon Martens G’79 and Betsy G’78, Ph.D. ’04 Van der Veer Martens
William Meyer ’50, G’51, Ph.D. ’57 in honor of wife Diane ’52, G’73