Brigham Young University. Dept. of Audio-Visual Communications

The Department of Audio-Visual Communications was created in 1960 and was part of Adult Education and Extension Services. Previously it was known as the Department of Audio-Visual Services. The department chairman was LeRoy L. Lindeman (1960-66).

Variant Name

AVC

Description

Established: 1960

Abolished: 1966

Location: Provo, Utah (1960-1966)

Functions

The department is divided into four main sections: Circulation Section, Marketing Section, Production Section, and Selection and Utilization Section. The services provided by the department included rentals of films and film strips; rental of other audio-visual equipment; installation, operation, maintenance, and repair of public address equipment; sales and promotion of film materials; production of media; graphic services including design and preparation of signs, posters, charts, etc.; photographic services for film strips; consultation services for educative areas in conjunction with media services; development and review; and record-keeping for the department.

Assets and Administrative Structure

The Department of Audio-Visual Communications was under the direction of a chairman who reported to I have no clue.

Associated Units

Superior unit: Brigham Young University. Adult Education and Extension Services (1960-1964)

Superior unit: Brigham Young University. Division of Continuing Education (1964)

Associated unit: Brigham Young University. Photo Studio (1960)

Earlier unit: Brigham Young University. Dept. of Audio-Visual Services (1960)

Sources

Brigham Young University Annual Catalog, 1960-1961: p. 418 (Changed to Dept. of Audio-Visual Communications; LeRoy L. Lindeman, Chair)

UA 282 A Box 3 Fol. 6: (variant name AVC; all photographic services formerly handled by AVC transferred to the BYU Photo Studio in 1960)

Maintenance Information

Record ID: EAC-2009-00508

Creator: LFW