Descriptive Catalogue of Kodascope Library Motion Pictures (1932)

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Members will obtain greater satisfaction from the regular weekly use of a definite number of reels than from the desultory or occasional use of an irregular number. Five reels make a very popular program. Most of the features are of that length, and will not be divided. Also, with five reels an excellent miscellaneous program can be selected, covering a variety of subjects. However, programs of any length can be obtained. If for any reason, Members having regular weekly service wish to suspend one or more shipments, it is only necessary to advise the Librarian to that effect, before the scheduled shipments are made. Explanation of Film Service Charges The principal item of expense to a Film Library is the replacement of the film. The continuous use of a Library film causes it gradually to wear out. This wear may not be apparent for a long time, but eventually those films — new today — will have to be replaced by others. Therefore, rental charges must cover the inspection, repair and eventual replacement. It is quite evident that no Kodascope Library can afford the transportation charges and loss of time incidental to furnishing a program to a Member in a distant city, for the same price that it could receive from each of two or more local Members who could use it during the same period of time. Therefore, the charges for film service depend on the Member's distance from the Library. The basing rate shown in this catalog is for one day's use within any Library's city limits (local zone). For reels held more than one day, in any zone, add 50% to the basing rate for each extra day held, whether used or not. (See "Films Ordered for Particular Date" on page 6.) For points outside of any Library city but in the first and second postal zones (0-150 miles), add 10% of the basing rate (unless carried in both directions). For points in the third and *fourth zones (150-600 miles) add 25% of the basing rate. For the fifth and sixth zones (600-1400 miles) add 50% of the basing rate. For the seventh and eighth zones (over 1400 miles) add 75% of the basing rate. At the rates quoted for the various postal zones, Kodascope Libraries make no charge for loss of time in transit and rentals are charged for reels only while in the Member's possession. Transportation by parcel post will be paid by the Kodascope Branch Libraries in both directions. Note: Minor repairs, such as breaks, cleaning, etc., will be made by the Kodascope Libraries without charge, but serious injury will be charged to the Member.