The Case For Books
1966•22m•Released
Documentary
This film about Library services in Australia shows some of the work of the Commonwealth Parliamentary Library, the National Library with its varied resources and examples of State, University, special and public services suggesting their value in meeting needs for information at all levels. The library movement has become a vital part of Australian life. How libraries have fitted into society all over Australia, from the bustle of Sydney's Kings Cross to the remote outback.
Director
Rhonda Small
Languages
English
Studio
National Film and Sound Archive of Australia (NFSA)
Production
Company
National Film and Sound Archive of Australia (NFSA)
Company
Australian Commonwealth Film Unit
Company
Australian National Film Board
Producer
Malcolm Otton
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