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| Format: | Recurso educativo Open Access |
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| Language: | en |
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1975
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| Online Access: | https://eric.ed.gov/?id=ED144555 |
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Table of Contents:
- A Video Handbook for Libraries: A Look at What Milwaukee Has Done. Educational Television Film Libraries Guides Library Collections Library Services Program Development Public Libraries Video Equipment Videotape Cassettes Videotape Recordings This handbook provides an overview of the videotape program in the Milwaukee County Federated Library System, and outlines the planning and implementation process. It is intended for use by other institutions to learn shortcuts and avoid problems in developing similar programs. History of the program includes a summary of a feasibility study surveying community organizations and media resources, outline of goals and objectives and suggested library uses for videotape resources in reference, entertainment, enrichment--continuing education, and use with groups in planned programming. The collection is described in terms of programming. Collections of videotapes at universities, public television stations, and Public Television Library, the State Educational Television Network, local commercial Television stations, commercial distributors, community groups, and other organizations are listed. Descriptions of copyright restrictions and cataloging are also provided. The importance of training in equipment use is stressed and methods are outlined. A final section on purchasing videotape equipment considers planning, selection criteria, how to bid, budgeting, and general specifications for equipment. A bibliography and sample instruction sheet for equipment use are included. (KP)