The Case For Books
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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.
Status: Released
Released Date: 1966-01-01
Runtime: 22 mins
Director: Rhonda Small, Henry Lewes
Spoken language: English
Genres: Documentary
Original title: The Case For Books
Production Companies: National Film and Sound Archive of Australia (NFSA), Australian Commonwealth Film Unit, Australian National Film Board
Production Countries: Australia
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