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The Case For Books
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The Case For Books

Jan 1, 1966
0h 22m
★ 0.0

Overview

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.

Genres

Documentary

Production Companies

National Film and Sound Archive of Australia (NFSA)
Australian Commonwealth Film Unit
Australian National Film Board

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