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Summary

Abstract

The Institute for Research on Human Resources was established in 1964. It became the Institute for Policy Research and Evaluation in April 1978. It directs three centers: the Center for Research on Human Resources, the Population Issues Research Center, and the Center for the Study of Science Policy. In 2002 the Institute became part of the Social Science Research Institute.

Dates

  • Creation: 1961-1999

Extent

73 Linear Feet

Background

Biographical / Historical

The Institute for Policy Research and Evaluation was created in 1978; it was formed by the merging of the Institute for Research on Human Resources, which was established as a unit within the Intercollegiate Research Programs in 1964, the Population Issues Research Office, created in 1971, and the Center for the Study of Scientific Policy. Its mission was to conduct research into the design and evaluation of public policies and programs, and into the processes by which these policies are established and implemented. In January 2002 the Institute became part of the Social Science Research Institute.

Scope and Contents

This collection of the Institute for Policy Research and Evaluation documents the Institute's studies and research. Items included are contracts, meeting minutes, newsletters, surveys, evaluations, and reports.

Physical Location

For current information on the location of these materials, please consult the Penn State University Libraries catalog via the link above. Archival collections may be housed in offsite storage. For materials stored offsite, please allow 2-3 business days for retrieval.

Processing Information

Processed by Special Collections staff.

Using These Materials

Repository Details

Part of the Eberly Family Special Collections Library Repository

https://libraries.psu.edu/specialcollections
Contact:
104 Paterno Library
Penn State University
University Park 16802 USA
(814) 865-1793

Conditions Governing Access

This collection contains university records which are subject to Pennsylvania State University’s Retention Schedule. In accordance with University Policies AD35 and AD95, all university personnel records are restricted for 72 years or until the death of the individual.

Conditions Governing Use

Photocopies of original materials may be made available for research purposes at the discretion of the Eberly Family Special Collections Library. Photocopies or reproductions of original materials may be subject to fees as outlined by the Pennsylvania State University Libraries reproduction policies. Copyright is retained by the creators of items in these papers, or their descendants, as stipulated by United States copyright law. Patrons seeking advice on the availability of unpublished materials for publication should consult relevant copyright law and laws of libel.

Preferred Citation

[Identification of item], Pennsylvania State University, Institute for Policy Research and Evaluation records, 00474, Eberly Family Special Collections Library, Pennsylvania State University.

Finding Aid & Administrative Information

Title
Guide to the Pennsylvania State University, Institute for Policy Research and Evaluation records
Status
Published
Author
Prepared by Special Collections Library faculty/staff.
Date
2011
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin

Revision Statements

  • 2021: As part of bulk updates, Benjamin Mitchell updated standardized notes to current standard