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perts thruout the United States and Canada. No one of these can be held personally responsible for the inclusion or exclusion of any film as the final decision based on these expressions of opinion was made by the editors.
Some industrial films made for advertising purposes have been included when the votes of our collaborators indicated that they are useful. In some instances a note is given as to whether or not the advertising might be considered objectionable.
Directions for Use. Directions designed to assist in the use of the Guide are given inside the front cover and at the beginning of Part 2. The following points of information may also be helpful :
For the most complete information about a film consult the entry in Part 2 for those which have been classified, or the main title entry in Part 1 for those not classified. If a film is part of a series consult the series entry in Part 1 for additional information which may be given regarding the series as a whole.
A film may be listed under several subject entries in Part 1 but is listed only once in Part 2. The classified arrangement of Part 2 makes it possible to bring all related subjects and titles together. For your convenience an Outline of Classification whicl^ lists all the classification numbers and subjects used in Part 2 of this Guide is given at the beginning of Part 2.
It is suggested that those who are organizing film libraries may find it useful to arrange their films according to the classification numbers of this Guide, and to catalog them by using the form of the main title entries herein.
How to Obtain Films. To assist those who wish to purchase or rent 16mm films some brief suggestions regarding sources, etc. are given at the back of the book preceding the Directory of Main Sources and the Directory of Local Distributors.
Supplements. It is planned to keep this Guide up to date by nine monthly issues, beginning in October and cumulated quarterly in December, March and June. The next edition will be published in September 1949.
Acknowledgements. The editors and the H. W. Wilson Company are very grateful to the many educators and visual instruction experts who gave of both their time and advice so generously. A list of those who have regularly checked lists of films and have helped in many ways is given following this preface. Sincere appreciation is extended to them and to all who have permitted us to quote from reviews.
We also wish to thank the producers and distributors who cooperate with us so consistently in keeping us informed of their current productions. Sincere thanks are also extended to Victoria Boyls and Anne Galletta for their faithful assistance in the compilation of this Guide.
September 1948
D.E.C K.M.H.