Library film services for the hearing-impaired are discussed. Captioned and nonverbal films are defined, and a discussion of changing attitudes that resulted in integrated showing of these films is presented. Pointers on how to integrate, and sources of information on films for the hearing-impaired are also included. (MBR)

Describes a procedure of evaluating film collection usage according to cost per minute figures. A shared collection is recommended as a method of reducing costs by increasing per film usage. (CMV)

Aspects of "liberalism" incorporating notions of balance, fairness, objectivity, and common sense are discussed in relation to the teaching of media studies. The British TV series "Looking at Television" is examined to clarify the way which the liberal ethos pervades the series to its detriment. Liberalism is shown as allowing…

Explores the development of film as an art form in America since 1950 and assesses the extent to which film has become a "collectible" of American culture. Concludes that film is a connecting link between fine art and commercial culture. (Author/DB)

In this article recent audiovisual materials on women suitable for college level history and social science courses are reviewed. Feminist films oriented toward contemporary issues have been omitted, though some of these are listed in the annotated bibliography. This article would be of interest to anyone concerned with women's studies. (Author/GC)

Investigates the strong newspaper heritage in early animation, citing two principal figures in newspaper comic strips which were the predecessors of animated cartoons. (MH)

Provides samples from an annotated list of children's films, with an attached list of the films' distributors. (RL)

The selection of educational films for the Captioned Films program for deaf persons is a curriculum process that involves educators from 25 schools across America. (Author/IM)

One of the findings of a comprehensive investigation of the impact of black films in Chicago is that black films are a box office bonanza at Chicago's Loop theaters, but mainly for white theatre owners, producers and distributors. (Author/AM)

Lists 14 of the best short films that take a critical, yet comic, look at America: sex roles, business, government, table manners, and other aspects of culture. (KS)

Taking high school students with reading difficulties to movies is often a more successful teaching method than requiring the same students to read novels. (GW)

Describes how a group of ninth graders cooperated to produce a 28-minute sound-slide show based on Alan Paton's "Cry the Beloved Country." (DD)

Describes a strategy for teaching social theory through video which was used in a pilot study of undergraduate sociology majors at Duquesne University (Iowa). Includes the films chosen and the techniques used in analysis. Several theoretical themes addressed in the films are presented. Concludes by discussing evaluative procedures. (Author/BSR)