George Chandler: A Global Career

Synopsis

An interview with George Chandler, past librarian of Liverpool and retired Director-General of the National Library of Australia. The conversation begins with his early years in Birmingham, through his years in Leeds and Dudley, devoting most time to his period as City Librarian of Liverpool (1952-1974) and the rebuilding of the central complex of libraries in that city. Reference is made to his many books and writings on local (Liverpool) history and librarianship.

Language

English

Country

Great Britain

Medium

Video; Videocassette. Standard formats. b&w. 40 min.

Year of production

1980

Availability

Sale

Uses

Librarians and students of librarianship.

Subjects

Librarianship

Keywords

biographies; Chandler, George; Liverpool; public libraries

Credits

Director

T Evans

Producer

David E Gerard

Contributor

T Pendleton

Distributor

Name

Drake Educational Associates

Web

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Phone

029 2056 0333

Fax

029 2055 4909

Address

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Cardiff
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Notes

Contact: R G Drake, Managing Director