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Purdue University. Film Library

 Organization

Biography

The Film Library was a unit of the Audio-Visual Center. The Film Library contained films, recordings, visual aids, and audio-visual equipment that staff, faculty and students could borrow. Individuals could request a Film Library specialist to operate a projector or other audio-visual equipment for an event or course. They also offered equipment training for individuals who wish to operate the equipment themselves. The Film Library was also responsible for maintaining the audio-visual equipment and facilities throughout the West Lafayette and extension campuses: North Central, Calumet, Indianapolis, and Fort Wayne. The Film Library contained several viewing and listening rooms where individuals could view media. Several instructors created recordings of lectures/courses and placed copies at the Film Library where students could use them.

Found in 1 Collection or Record:

David Moses Collection of Purdue University Libraries, Audio Visual Center records

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS 2
Scope and Contents This collection contains materials relating to the Purdue Libraries Audio Visual Center. The collection documents the founding and development of the Audio Visual Center during Lloyd. D. Miller and David F. Moses’ tenures as Assistant Director of the Audio-Visual Center. Types of materials include annual reports, administrative documents, policies and procedures, correspondence, catalogs, research reports, and committee minutes. There are also several materials relating to the teaching and...
Dates: 1936 - 1985
Found in: Purdue University Archives and Special Collections