Illustrates the history, philosophy, purposes, services and the rewards of libraries. In an interesting blend of ancient and modern, the entire sweep of recorded information - from clay tablets to computers - is pictured. At the same time the beauty of books as works of art is not forgotten. What is means to be a librarian is emphasised throughout the film. Narrated by Lester Rawlins.
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In ACMI's collection
Credits
Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
322059
Language
English
Subject categories
Documentary → Documentary films - United States
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Information technology - Social aspects
Education, Instruction, Teaching & Schools → Books
Education, Instruction, Teaching & Schools → Librarians
Education, Instruction, Teaching & Schools → Libraries - United States
Education, Instruction, Teaching & Schools → Library science
Educational & Instructional → Educational films
Mathematics, Science & Technology → Information technology - Social aspects
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Colour
Holdings
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)