Educational film catalog (1936)

Educational Film Catalog 1943 Edition Part 2. Classified List 000 GENERAL WORKS 020 Library economy FOUND IN A BOOK. 20niin 16-si-rent $4 1936 ALA 020 Jh-sh-c Produced by the Administration class of the University of Illinois library school. Shows how to use the card catalog, magazine in- dexes, and other library tools, through a story of two freshmen, one of whom com- pletes the writing of a theme easily through the use of the library, while the other mis- guidedly depends upon his own resources "Amateur but shows value in correct li- brary use for research writing." Collaborator B&H $50; rent $4 VES $4 GREAT LIBRARY MISERY. (Vitaphone varieties ser.) 12min 16-sd-apply TFC 020 A Warner production available only to schools "An applicant for membership in the Grouch Club tells his story to the executive committee. We see him . . . attempting to borrow a book from the free library. "This film is not intended to be used as a pedagogical picture. It is entirely satirical in its treatment of library rules and the red tape Involved. It is suggested as having limited use as a point of departure for a discussion of cooperation between librarians and students in developing and observing library rules." Illinois 111 $1.50 PORTRAIT OF A LIBRARY. 23min 16-si-sd-$30-$35; rent $5 1940 MontclairPL 020 jh-sh-adult Produced by Hans Burger Picture of a moderate sized community's use of Its library, showing friendly and varied service. Good for social studies guid- ance work, tajcpayers* groups, world fellowship groups, adult education, schools, clubs, li- braries, etc Ohio sd REACHING FOR KNOWLEDGE. 12min 16-si-rent $2 1937 Central high school 020 Jh-sh-adult Guide Won second prize in a nation wide con- test sponsored by the National board of re- view of motion pictures Produced by members of Central high school photoplay club, under the direction of the assistant librarian. Shows how to use reference books, atlases, magazines, etc $1 • silent: sd-sound; f - inflammable; nf - safety: p - pri c - college: trade 79 025.171 Archives ARCHIVES. (Washington parade ser.) lOmin 16-sd-apply TFC 025.171 ei-Jh-sh-aduit A Columbia production. Available only to schools "The approach to the Archives Building is pictured. . . Bronze doors swing open to reveal the Exhibition Hall. . . "Valuable records are shown in the Search Room being reconditioned and treated for per- manent filing; in the photostat room being copied on durable paper for public handling, and in the storage vaults where historical records are preserved on films and recordings. Close-ups of the 'Ratification of the Constitu- tion," the 'Emancipation Proclamation' and the 'Bill of Rights' e^nphasize the fact that the Archives Buildiiig is a living memorial to the men who made and preserved our democracy. "Highly recommended for junior and senior high school classes in history and civics. Ex- cellent material on an important government function." Advisory committee AMNH $1.50 Mich Geo Neb Ind Ohio lo $1.50 YMCA $1.50 Ken $1.50 027 General libraries LIBRARY OF CONGRESS. (Washing- ton parade ser.) lOmin 16-sd-apply TFC 027 el-jh-sh-adult A Columbia pictures corporation 1940 production. Available only to schools "An interesting film on the Library of Congress showing the different divisions and their contents. Beautiful photography. Com- mentator gives an excellent historical back- ground of the various divisions of the library." California Ala $1.50 Mich AMNH $1.50 Minn $1 Cal $1 Ohio Geo $2 Syr $1.50 111 $1.50 Wis $1.25 Ind $1.25 YMCA $1.50 Ken $1.50 LIBRARY SERVICE ON STATEN IS- LAND. 15min 16-si-loan 1939 NYPL 027 el-Jh-sh-c-trade-adult This is a public relations film in color released by the New York Public library. Opens with a general view of the front of the 42d Street library. There is a general view of the New York harbor. Then follow general views and closeup shots of the en- trances and of reading rooms, activities etc. of the following libraries: West New Brighton, many; el - elementary; jh - Junior high; sh - senior high; - trade school*