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1870s<\/a> | 1880s<\/a> | 1890s<\/a> | 1900s <\/a>| 1910s<\/a> | 1920s<\/a> | 1930s<\/a> | 1940s<\/a> | 1950s<\/a> | 1960s<\/a> | 1970s<\/a> | 1980s<\/a> | 1990s<\/a> | 2000s<\/a> | 2010s<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

1980<\/strong> <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

– Pauline Franks becomes University Librarian<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1981<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

– First library faculty development leave (sabbatical) granted (Ruth Clinefelter)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1983<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n
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\"An<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n

– University Library undergoes major reorganization<\/p>\n\n\n

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\"University<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n

– University Library renamed University Library and Learning Resources (ULLR)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

– Audio-Visual Services, Computer Based Education, Instructional Television, Learning Resource Center, and Faculty Media Development Office consolidated under ULLR<\/p>\n\n\n\n

– Pauline Franks (University Librarian) retires after 33 years of service<\/p>\n\n\n

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\"George<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n

– George V. Hodowanec becomes Director of ULLR<\/p>\n\n\n

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\"Media<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n

– Media Services, Information Services, and Access Services divisions created<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1984<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n
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\"A<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n

– Virginia Tech Library System (VTLS) installed to support the ULLR\u2019s online integrated local library system<\/p>\n\n\n

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\"One<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n

– Bierce Library undergoes physical renovation and reorganization to improve information and reference services<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1985<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

– Barcode system implemented and online circulation begins<\/p>\n\n\n\n

– Online public access catalog terminals at Bierce Library and S&T Library reaches 24 units<\/p>\n\n\n

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\"Program<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n

– Integrated online local library system called Information Resources Access System (IRA) dedicated<\/p>\n\n\n\n

– Dial access capability to the public catalog added<\/p>\n\n\n\n

– John S. Knight Reading Room added to Bierce Library<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1986<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

– Dr. Adib Karam bequests sizable donation to library<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1988<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n
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\"Three<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n

– CD-ROM databases added including ERIC and Medline<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1989<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n
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\"Two<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n

– Total circulation tops 200,000 <\/p>\n\n\n\n

– Patron count surpasses 1 million<\/p>\n\n\n\n

– VTLS Acquisitions System installed<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1870s<\/a> | 1880s<\/a> | 1890s<\/a> | 1900s <\/a>| 1910s<\/a> | 1920s<\/a> | 1930s<\/a> | 1940s<\/a> | 1950s<\/a> | 1960s<\/a> | 1970s<\/a> | 1980s<\/a> | 1990s<\/a> | 2000s<\/a> | 2010s<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

1980 – Pauline Franks becomes University Librarian 1981 – First library faculty development leave (sabbatical) granted (Ruth Clinefelter) 1983 – University Library undergoes major reorganization – University Library renamed University Library and Learning Resources (ULLR) – Audio-Visual Services, Computer Based Education, Instructional Television, Learning Resource Center, and Faculty Media Development Office consolidated under ULLR – … <\/p>\n

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