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Brigham Young University. Media Services

 Organization

Dates

  • Existence: 1976 - 1999

Biography

Media Services (1976-1999) was an administrative unit at Brigham Young University. It was responsible for administering the departments related to video and audio production on campus.

Media Services was established in 1976 as part of a reorganization of the Division of Learning Resources. The new unit managed Broadcast Services, the Department of Motion Picture Production, Electronic Media Department, Marketing Department, and Sound Services Department. Between 1978 and 1981, Media Services also worked with Learning Services and the David O. McKay Institute to administer campus Learning Resource Centers. In 1999 Media Services was dissolved and its departments became a part of Information Technology Services.

Directors included William Dewey Farnsworth (1976-1983) and D. Dean VanUitert (1983-1999).

Citation:
What makes Millie run. [MP] 1977

BYU organizational history project, via WWW, June 19, 2013: Media Services (est. March 1976 with the reorganization of Dept. of Motion Picture Production and Dept. of Audio-Visual Communication; oversaw many departments dealing with video and audio production; in 1999 dissolved and became part of Office of Information Technology Services; administrators, William D. Farnsworth (1976-1983), and D. Dean VanUitert (1983-1999); divisions included Broadcast Services Dept., Film Production Department, Marketing Department, and the Sound Services Department; oversaw the Broadcast Services Department, Electronic Media Department, Film Production Department, Marketing Department, and Sound Service Department; from 1978-1981 worked with Learning Services and David O. McKay Institute to administer the campus Learning Resource Centers program; administered Records Management, 1982-1985)

Found in 25 Collections and/or Records:

Media Services records

 Collection
Identifier: UA 992
Scope and Contents

Contains records from Media Services including correspondence, financial records, meeting minutes, and other departmental records. Materials dated 1963-1992.

Dates: 1963-1992

Media Services records

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: UA 5373
Scope and Contents

Contains the materials collected and produced by Media Services. Materials include correspondence, reports, and actions concerning the Daily Universe, Department of Communications, and Instructional Television Services (1962-1978).

Dates: 1962-1978

Media Services records on assignments and services, 1979-1988

 Sub-Series
Identifier: UA 992 Series 6 Sub-Series 4
Scope and Contents

Contains records of events and speeches including the Jordan River Temple dedication, and Bradbury 13 records. Materials date from between 1979 and 1988.

Dates: 1979-1988

Media Services records on Department of Communications, 1962-1978

 Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: UA 5373 Series 2
Scope and Contents

Contains annual reports and correspondence relating to the status of the Department of Communications. Materials date from between 1962 and 1978.

Dates: 1962-1978

Media Services records on graduate students, 1962-1978

 Series — Carton 4: Series 1; Series 3 [Barcode: 31197232593191]
Identifier: UA 5373 Series 3
Scope and Contents

Contains correspondence with potential, current, and former graduate students. Also includes graduate school evaluations as well paperwork concerning assistantships, internships, and scholarships. Materials date from between 1962 and 1978.

Dates: 1962-1978

Office of the President correspondence with Auxiliary Services, 1980-1981

 Sub-Series
Identifier: UA 1030 Series 5
Scope and Contents From the Series:

Contains correspondence with Auxiliary Services regarding media services including broadcast services and the Motion Picture Studio. Includes invitations to President Holland to speak on shows and scheduling efforts. Also contains correspondence regarding the ROTC and Holland's duties as a reviewing officer. Additional correspondence with the bookstore covers financial records and payments in addition to board meeting concerns. Materials date from 1980 to 1989.

Dates: 1980-1981

Office of the President correspondence with Auxiliary Services, 1981-1982

 Sub-Series
Identifier: UA 1030 Series 5
Scope and Contents From the Series:

Contains correspondence with Auxiliary Services regarding media services including broadcast services and the Motion Picture Studio. Includes invitations to President Holland to speak on shows and scheduling efforts. Also contains correspondence regarding the ROTC and Holland's duties as a reviewing officer. Additional correspondence with the bookstore covers financial records and payments in addition to board meeting concerns. Materials date from 1980 to 1989.

Dates: 1981-1982

Office of the President correspondence with Auxiliary Services, 1982-1983

 Sub-Series
Identifier: UA 1030 Series 5
Scope and Contents From the Series:

Contains correspondence with Auxiliary Services regarding media services including broadcast services and the Motion Picture Studio. Includes invitations to President Holland to speak on shows and scheduling efforts. Also contains correspondence regarding the ROTC and Holland's duties as a reviewing officer. Additional correspondence with the bookstore covers financial records and payments in addition to board meeting concerns. Materials date from 1980 to 1989.

Dates: 1982-1983

Office of the President correspondence with Auxiliary Services, 1983-1984

 Sub-Series
Identifier: UA 1030 Series 5
Scope and Contents From the Series:

Contains correspondence with Auxiliary Services regarding media services including broadcast services and the Motion Picture Studio. Includes invitations to President Holland to speak on shows and scheduling efforts. Also contains correspondence regarding the ROTC and Holland's duties as a reviewing officer. Additional correspondence with the bookstore covers financial records and payments in addition to board meeting concerns. Materials date from 1980 to 1989.

Dates: 1983-1984

Office of the President correspondence with Auxiliary Services, 1984-1985

 Sub-Series
Identifier: UA 1030 Series 5
Scope and Contents From the Series:

Contains correspondence with Auxiliary Services regarding media services including broadcast services and the Motion Picture Studio. Includes invitations to President Holland to speak on shows and scheduling efforts. Also contains correspondence regarding the ROTC and Holland's duties as a reviewing officer. Additional correspondence with the bookstore covers financial records and payments in addition to board meeting concerns. Materials date from 1980 to 1989.

Dates: 1984-1985