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Welcome to the OLRC

The Open Language Resource Center supports the study of the Humanities by providing a broad range of instructional support, by expanding educational opportunities, and by promoting best practices in the creation of Open Educational Resources.

The OLRC at a Glance

Facilities & Classrooms

Have a look at our space, including our three active learning classrooms that can be reserved for classes.

Language Placement

Placement exams help you to determine which course to take if you are continuing your study of a language.

Open Educational Resources

Learn about the dozens of free learning materials that the KU faculty have created and that are in progress.

Services & Equipment

Find out more about the wide range of services that we offer and the equipment we have for loan.

Online Catalog

The OLRC catalog has over 16,000 items, including holdings in over 70 world languages.

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