Portrait of a Library
- Synopsis
- A portrait of the National Library of Ireland and its collections. Notes the effect of its evolution on present practice. Stresses its value as a primary source for social history and educational role in disseminating local studies material. Its value to individual users is exemplified by Sean O’Faolain, Mary Lavin, Terence de Vere White and Edna O’Brien. It is promoted as a humanising force in a world of information technology.
- Language
- English
- Country
- Ireland
- Medium
- Film; Film. 16mm. sd. col. 42 min.
- Technical information
- Black-and-white / Sound
- Year of production
- 1976
- Availability
- OUT OF DISTRIBUTION
- Uses
- BA Librarianship or postgraduate diploma for comparative analysis of national libraries and concepts of national library provision and service.*
- Subjects
- Librarianship
- Keywords
- Ireland; libraries
Credits
- Director
- Kieran Hickey
- Writer
- Cyril Cusack
Distribution Formats
- Type
- Film
- Format
- 16mm
Production Company
- Name
B A C Films
- Address
- Ireland
Sponsor
- Name
Bank of Ireland
Distributor
- Name
Viscom Film & Video Library
- Notes
- Closed down 30 Jun 1993. See Education Distribution Service (formerly Barry Wiles)
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