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)