Educational film guide ()

HOW TO OBTAIN FILMS The H. W. Wilson Company, publisher of the Educational Film Guide, does not maintain a film library. All films listed in the Guide must be ordered from the sources given or from a local distributor. Films may be ordered in the following ways: 1) From the Main Source — Immediately after the title in each main title entry there is an abbreviation of the name of the main source, which may be a producer, wholesale distributor or sponsor. All addresses are given in the Directory of Main Sources which appears at the back of each issue. For some sources more than one address is given in this directory, the first one being the main office, the others branches. Use the address of the office nearest you. Many films can be ordered only from the main source. These include some which are available on "loan" and may be borrowed without charge other than transportation, if any. They also include those for which sales prices vary so that it is necessary for each prospective purchaser to "apply" for rates. 2) From an Authorized Agent — Many of the major producers and wholesale distributors have authorized agents or outlets thruout the country. In some cases such outlets are mentioned in the Directory of Main Sources, immediately following the address of the main source. A local outlet may also be determined by using the geographical Directory of Local Distributors. 3) From a Local Distributor or Film Library — Many persons who rent films will find it convenient to patronize a local distributor or film library. Most commercial film libraries will, as part of their service, order a new film for a regular customer. Many states have a large central film library administered by the state university or a state department. For names and addresses of local distributors and film libraries near you consult the geographical Directory of Local Distributors.