Episode of Series “The Secretary”
Following through a typical series of transcribing assignments, we learn about the placing of work materials to avoid waste motion; establishing priorities so that rush items get out first; and typing techniques for faster, neater letters. Basic letter forms and procedures for transcribing from a dictating machine.
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Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
009579
Language
English
Subject categories
Agriculture, Business, Commerce & Industry → Office equipment and supplies
Agriculture, Business, Commerce & Industry → Office management
Agriculture, Business, Commerce & Industry → Office practice
Agriculture, Business, Commerce & Industry → Paper work (Office practice)
Agriculture, Business, Commerce & Industry → Secretaries
Education, Instruction, Teaching & Schools → Occupational training
Education, Instruction, Teaching & Schools → Secretaries
Educational & Instructional → Educational films
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Black and White
Holdings
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)