Records of the Learning Resources Center

Access and use

Location of collection:
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Special Collections, University Libraries (0434)
Newman Library
Virginia Tech
P.O. Box 90001
560 Drillfield Drive
Blacksburg, VA 24062-9001
Contact for questions and access:
Phone: (540) 231-6308
Fax: (540) 231-3694
Restrictions:

The collection is open for research.

Terms of access:

The copyright status of this collection is unknown. Copyright restrictions may apply. Contact Special Collections and University Archives for assistance in determining the use of these materials.

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Preferred citation:

Researchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information: [identification of item], [box], [folder], Records of the Learning Resources Center, RG 5/7, Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va.

Summary

Extent:
5.6 Cubic Feet 4 boxes
Creator:
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University. Learning Resources Center
Abstract:
This collection contains the records from the Learning Resources Center (1971 to at least 1990) at Virginia Tech. The materials in this collection date from 1951 to 1988 and includes film advertisments, guides, magazines, newspaper articles, photo slides, slides scripts, and worksheets. It mainly contains film guides for older educational films that bring awareness to such topics as animal behaviors, environmental safety, relationships, sexual health, scientific concepts/methods, and other more heavier topics.
Language:
The materials in this collection are in English.
Preferred citation:

Researchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information: [identification of item], [box], [folder], Records of the Learning Resources Center, RG 5/7, Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va.

Background

Scope and content:

This collection includes materials from the Learning Resources Center (1971 to at least 1990) at Virginia Tech. It contains 4 boxes of materials and guides for educational films produced in 1951 to 1988. It also has helpful audio and slides transcripts, advertising, and pamphlets about consumer finance, health, and historical events, as well as more slide scripts on gardening, horse and other animal care, consumer and crisis management, the environment and environmental safety, and other topics.

Biographical / historical:

The Learning Resources Center was established 1971 to promote and support the ressearch programs at Virginia Tech and its faculty. The Center was dedicated to learning more about the technological advances that were happening in the media industry, how to better relay that information to the wider public.

Acquisition information:
The Records of Learning Resource Center were acquired by Special Collections and University Archives prior to January 2019.
Processing information:

The processing, arrangement, and description of the Records of the Learning Resource Center was completed in October 2021.

Arrangement:

This collection remains in original order, arranged alphabetically.