This paper discusses the advantages of a film library as compared with other possible methods of providing films to academic programs and individual viewers, and provides information about creating, maintaining, and evaluating such a collection. Many recurrent problems and their solutions are briefly described.

The authors and their colleagues have sustained infusion of gerontological content across their social work curriculum since implementation of their CSWE-Hartford Foundation GeroRich project from 2002-2004. Based on experiences in our department, we recommend 10 steps that include (a) responding to anticipated faculty resistance, (b) identifying…

Discusses the collection and preservation of the unwritten historical record of deaf people, focusing on historical film materials made by deaf persons and ways to index and catalog them that incorporate relevant information on cultural and linguistic aspects of the deaf community. (12 references) (Author/CB)

A steady evolution is establishing a place for 8mm films in library collections. (Author/PF)

A discussion of free loan films is given; scope of subjects, sources, and means of access are cited. (Author/MK)

Describes prominent film archives in the U.S., including several university collections. (PD)

Examines the storage conditions and the circumstances surrounding the film storage facility fire in Suitland, Maryland, which destroyed over 13 million feet of film. Outlines possible causes for the fire and offers recommendations for prevention of such future disasters. (JMF)

Children's Television Workshop recently commissioned a nationwide survey in which 736 teachers in grades 3 through 6 were asked how they access and present educational programing in their classrooms. Teachers use educational television, and they prefer 15- to 30-minute shows that focus on a single topic. (MLF)

Describes the facilities and holdings of three major film and television libraries and recounts how the resources available in such facilities were used to research a scholarly work on the making of the film "Citizen Kane." (CLB)

Provides an overview of material offered at seminars put on by the Video Education for Libraries Project. Discussion covers all aspects of collection development and video services policy including copyright considerations. The importance of independent film works for collections is emphasized. (EA)

Very briefly describes a workshop on film and television documentation that informed participants about available reference and resource materials for information about films and television shows. (CLB)

Defines video history, and discusses its importance and the library's role in preserving and providing access to video and oral history. Sources for additional information are listed. (CHC)

The recording of dance for archival purpose has spawned the mediation of dance for education, training, and artistic purposes as well; and video has naturally emerged as the recording medium. (Author/CMV)

Kids today are growing up with televisions, movies, videos and DVDs, so it's logical to assume that this type of media could be motivating and used to great effect in the classroom. But at what point should film and other visual media be used? Are there times in the inquiry process when showing a film or incorporating other visual media is more…

Describes the computerized film documentation system being developed for use in the Film Archives of the Netherlands Information Service. The organization of the films by historical periods, the film access system, content analysis of the films, and operation of the film retrieval system are discussed. Four figures accompany the text. (Author/JL)