Bechanan, H. Gordon
Person
Biographical Note
H. Gordon Bechanan became Library Director in 1974, after serving as an Assistant Director since 1972. Accomplishments during his tenure included: expansion of the microforms and rare books and manuscripts collections; the library's involvement in several cooperative projects with other research libraries; the library's membership in the Association of Research Libraries and SOLINET; construction of an addition to Newman; and development of an on-line catalog (VTLS). Bechanan retired in 1984.
Found in 1 Collection or Record:
Records of the Virginia Tech University Libraries
Record Group — Multiple Containers
Identifier: RG-23
Abstract
This collection includes minutes, correspondence, meeting notes, and more from departments, committees, and individuals in the Virginia Tech University Libraries.
Dates:
1925 - 2006