This collection is divided into four series: Sangamon State University Library, Sangamon State University Classes, Instructional Services Librarians: The Sangamon State Experience, and Alternative Education. Materials include memoranda, correspondence, reports, administrative files, instructional material, and scholarly articles.

Series I: Sangamon State University Library, 1956-1990 contains material relating to the early development of the Sangamon State University Library, including administrative files such as job descriptions, faculty evaluation processes, and organizational charts, readings on the subjects of library development and instruction, libraries policies relating to cataloging and loans, and memoranda and meeting notes from library committees. Arranged alphabetically.

Series II: Sangamon State University Classes, 1972-1988 contains material related to classes for which Florence Lewis provided library instruction. Materials include course planning notes and proposals, readings, library skills tests, and related items. Arranged according to course code.

Series III: Instructional Services Librarians: The Sangamon State Experience, 1985-1989 contains material related to Florence Lewis’ unpublished book. Includes book prospectus, notes, and her correspondence and contract with her publisher. Arranged alphabetically.

Series IV: Alternative Education, 1964-1973 contains material related to alternative education programs and the proposal for one in Springfield. Includes reports, proposals, correspondence, and readings on the subject. Arranged alphabetically.