A listing and description of sources of noncommercial, nontheatrical films. (JH)

The operational costs of a large non-profit midwestern university film library are reviewed. (Author/STS)

Provides a rationale for broad-based participation in film selection, and describes how the Co-op carries out its responsibilities for previewing, selecting and distributing 16 mm films. (JB)

The purpose of this paper is to present a strategy for developing a theory of film distribution for public education film libraries." (Author)

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

The 32nd annual edition is a complete, cummulative catalog of 4,779 free films, 828 of which were not listed in the previous edition. A table of contents provides a curricular classification of the materials listed, the body of the guide gives full information on each title by curricular area, a title index provides access to any specific listing…

A special committee of North Carolina library staff compiled an annotated listing of 50 16mm films concerning the heritage theme and the Revolutionary War period. The films are listed alphabetically by title, and the entries include information about length, rental and purchase price, age appeal, and a brief summary of the contents. Most of the…

Procedures are suggested for establishing film preview policies that do not infringe copyrights. (JH)

The purposes of this text are: (1) to provide an overview of film services; (2) to provide information about and recommendations for film use; and (3) to suggest patterns for the future. The presentation begins with an historical background of film use, and the latter portion discusses the factors that should be considered in preparing a film…

Article gives a broad overview of the development of the National Film Board of Canada as a production and distribution agency. (Author/HB)

This computer-generated catalog presents the Manitoba Department of Education's 16mm film holdings found in its bookable and its self-serve collections. Each of the 3,921 film titles in the Department of Education Library's film collection is indexed by title, series, subject, curriculum heading, author, and producer, as well as by key word. These…

This overview of the use of computers in educational film library management provides brief discussions of some current issues and problems, descriptions of seven operating systems, and a case study of the selection of a computer system for the facility at the University of Minnesota. Described are basic computer systems; advantages of their use…

The film service program described in this handbook defines selection procedures that facilitate ordering and scheduling of instructional films. The internal structure of the program (i.e., the group leader concept) provides for student involvement at varying levels of responsibility. Once in operation, the program should relieve the professional…

Findings of a survey indicate that although some 5,000 district, regional, and rental libraries provide films to America's schools and colleges, the persistent dilemma of the classroom teacher is still the uncertain availability of the right film at the right time. Proper film information management and dissemination are needed. (CMV)