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Canadian Film Institute A procurement service for film societies, business firms, and other users provides centralized booking and customs clearance on impor- tations. As a clearing house on film information, the Institute answers innumerable inquiries on all manner of questions related to films and their use. Utilization: Complete programing services are provided to member organizations to assist them in making full and effective use of films in their particular areas of interest. Research into films available, procurement, importation, preview, evaluation, utilization tech- niques, distribution of prints, information, and promotion services are all offered to members developing film programs. In the fields of business, science, trade union and film societies, special projects have helped to increase the resources available. PUBLICATIONS: "Canadian Film News," the only 16mm periodical published in Can- ada, features articles, news, and film reviews. Six issues for $1.00 "Documentary and Educational Films in Canada" (1935-50) by D. W. Buchanan. An historical study of the development of film production, distribution, and use, with special emphasis on the National Film Board and the Canadian Film Institute. $1.00 "Special Film Lists" have been prepared in a number of subject fields, since the film catalogs published in 1947 and 1948 are now out of print. "Canadian Newsreel," a ten-page multigraphed newsletter for film societies. 8 issues a year. Subscription $1.00 "International Film Catalogue," evaluations and descriptions of nearly 200 feature films recommended for film society use. "Science Evaluations." The Scientific Division of the Institute has published approximately 300 evaluations of films available in this field. PERSONNEL: The present staff of the Institute comprises nine full-time employees. MEETINGS: The annual meeting of the Institute, usually held in the fall, receives reports on finance, membership, and highlights of the year's activi- ties. A Board of Directors and the National Council, an advisory body, are elected annually by the members in attendance at the meeting. FINANCING: The revenue of the Institute is derived from the service charge on films loaned, membership fees, publications, and service charges on procurement. As a voluntary nonprofit service organization, the Institute is also permitted to receive tax-exempt contributions from the public. 52