John Roger Myers
- Librarian
Contact
- (520) 621-4345
- MAIN LIBRARY, Rm. C211
- TUCSON, AZ 85721-0055
- jrmyers@arizona.edu
Biography
Roger Myers works as an Archivist and Special Collections librarian for the University of Arizona Libraries Special Collections Department. He selects, catalogs and provides reference for manuscripts, monographs, photographs and related primary research materials. Prior experience includes Project Archivist at the Center for Creative Photography, processing the Ansel Adams Papers and other 20th century photographers; and Archivist at the United States Park Service; and the Arizona Histoircal Society.
Degrees
- M.L.S. University Libraries
- University of Arizona, Tucson, Arizona
- M.A. Religious Studies
- University of Chicago. Divinity School, Chicago, Illinois
- Other Men's Dreams
Work Experience
- University of Arizona Libraries (1986 - Ongoing)
- Center for Creative Photography (1983 - 1986)
- National Park Service; Arizona Historical Society (1982 - 1983)
- Arizona Historical Society (1981 - 1982)
Awards
- Service Award
- Conference of Inter-Mountain Archivists, Spring 2021
- Mentor Award
- Conference of Inter-Mountain Archivists, Spring 2019
- William Reese Company Scholarship
- California Rare Book School, Summer 2016
Licensure & Certification
- Certified Archivist, Academy of Certified Archivists (1990)
- Archivist, National Archives (1982)
Interests
Research
Acquisition and ownership of primary research materials. History of the hand press in Arizona, 1900 to present. Artist's books in America, 1970 to present.
Courses
No activities entered.
Scholarly Contributions
Journals/Publications
- Myers, J. R. (2012). Arizona 100: a Centennial Gathering of Essential Books on the Grand Canyon State.. Journal of Arizona History, 53(2), 111-220.More infoOne of seven reviewers to select 100 titles on their historical and literary merit for inclusion in a centennial year bibliography for Arizona, with a summary, assessment of significance and suggestions for further readings.I selected the illustrations for the article.
Presentations
- Myers, J. R. (2023, Feb. 18). The Game's afoot: using archival resources in mystery fiction writing.. Meeting of Sisters in Crime, Tucson chapter.. Tucson: Sisters in Crime.More infoLecture on history of Women's Mystery Fiction Collection at Special Collections, on archival sources that could serve as background for stories, and on how to use research archives.
- Myers, J. R. (2022, May 13). All About Book Arts: A Look at Collections in Arizona, Nevada, Utah and Washington Archives and Special Collections.. 2022 CIMA Annual Conference. Salt Lake City Utah: Conference of Inter-Mountain Archivists (CIMA).More infoThe session examined book arts collections at four repositories in Arizona, Nevada, Utah and Washington, provided overviews and histories of these collections; covered acquisitions, preservation, and access to the collections; and discussed outreach, exhibitions, and programming to raise awareness of the books arts. I was one of four presenters in the session.
- Myers, J. R. (2017, January). Celebrating Institutional and Event Anniversaries. Arizona Archives Summit IX. Tempe arizona: Arizona Historical Records Advisory Board.More infoModerator for panel of three speakers.
- Myers, J. R. (2017, June 22). Collecting in the Heartland: Regional Book Arts. Arizona Pioneer Printers, 1900-1999.. Rare Books & Manuscripts annual meeting. Iowa City Iowa: American Library Association.More infoOne of five curators presenting papers on the opportunities and challenges of working with local artists and printers, collection development, and incorporating the work into library literacy and programming activities.
- Myers, J. R. (2017, March). Myth & Memory. Tucson Festival of the Book. Tucson Arizona: Festival of the book.More infoModerator and panelist with three authors who used archival research in their work.
- Myers, J. R. (2017, October 31). After 500 Years: Print and Propaganda in the Reformation.. Panel Discussion. Special Collections: University Library.More infoOne of four panelists to discuss aspects of the Reformation. I spoke on "Pamphlets in the Reformation."
- Myers, J. R. (2016, January). U.S. War Relocation Camps in Arizona, 1942-45. Invited speaker by Maricopa County Library District. Maricopa County Library, Sun City: Maricopa County Library.More infoDiscussed the concentration camps operating in Arizona during the Second World War to an full audience of 80, showed images, and monitored discussion for 90 minutes session.
- Myers, J. R. (2015, January). Copyright in Special Collections. Arizona Archives Summit. Tempe Arizona: Arizona Historical records Advisory Board.More infoOne of two invited speakers to discuss issues at session on copyright and Permissions.
- Myers, J. R. (2015, March 14). Eureka! Discoveries in the Archives. Tucson Festival of the Book. Tucson Arizona: Tucson Festival of the Book.More infoModerator and one of four panelist discussing discovery of historical events using primary sources.
- Myers, J. R. (2014, January 30). Across Arizona: Highway US 60. Arizona Archives Summit. Tempe Arizona: Arizona Historical Records Advisory Board.More infoOne of 3 panelists discussing historical significance of Arizona highways.
- Myers, J. R. (2014, January 31). Archivists and Publicity. Arizona Archives Summit. Tempe Arizona: Arizona Historical Records Advisory Board.More infoOne of four panelists discussing public relations activities in library and archives departments.
- Myers, J. R. (2014, March). Women's Literary Papers at the University of Arizona Library.. Arizona Women's History Symposium. Phoenix Arizona: Arizona State Archives.More infoOverview of primary research materials by women authors held by Special Collections, University of Arizona Libraries.
- Myers, J. R. (2014, October). Fred Harvey Company and Tourism in the West.. OLIA meeting. Green Valley: OLIA.
- Myers, J. R. (2013, May 24). Collections, Collecting and Collaborating. Conference of Intermountain Archivists Annual Meeting. Salt Lake City Utah: Conference of Intermountain Archivists.More infoHighlighed collection development policy, donors, and collections to Arizona repositories.
- Myers, J. R. (2012, April 20). Book Collector to Benefactor: Three Arizona Donors. Arizona History Convention. Phoenix Arizona: Arizona History Convention.More infoDiscussion of cultural heritage of three Arizona bibliophiles and their influence on state repositories.
- Myers, J. R. (2012, March). Paperworks Presents Artist Books. Tucson Festival of the Book. Tucson: Paperworks: the Sonoran collective for Paper and Book Artists.More infoCoordinated the two day exhibition of artists books by members of the southern Arizona organization for book and paper artists. I arranged for speakers and juried the books for selection into the library's collection of artist books.
Poster Presentations
- Myers, J. R. (2014, June). Building Research Collections in the Sciences.. RBMS Rare Books and Manuscripts annual meeting. Las Vegas: ALA. RBMS.More infoUniversity of Arizona Library builds rare books collection on the history of science in late 20th century.
- Myers, J. R. (2012, June). Teresitas to Goatwalkers: Religious Turmoil on the Borderlands.. Society of American Archivists (SAA). San Diego: SAA.More infoReligious conflict on the border as evidenced in contemporary archives.
