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How to Host a Summer Outdoor Film Screening
This list includes our film recommendations for an outdoor summer movie night and some tips on how to make your screening as memorable and exciting as possible. Read more
May 20, 2022
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Developing a Library Management System for Documentary Films
While a large percentage of documentaries focus on social issues, filmmakers are also generating works that investigate numerous fields. How can libraries and collection development staff sort out the multitude of available documentaries? Read more
May 18, 2022
Giant Pictures
5 Educational Documentaries to Promote Agricultural Literacy
These five educational documentaries are perfect additions to your environmental film collection and would be excellent for public screenings in agricultural library programming. Read more
May 17, 2022
10 Essential Books for Aspiring Filmmakers
These titles can help with the creation of your film or trying to sell it to independent film distributors or even documentary film buyers such as libraries and universities. Read more
May 13, 2022
10 Sports Films To Watch For National Fitness And Sports Month
We've compiled a list of 10 iconic sports films for National Fitness and Sports Month to purchase for your library film collection or host a public screening at your local library, classroom, or community organization. Read more
May 12, 2022
5 Free Environmental Documentaries
Now, many films are available to watch online for free as an educational resource through internet archives, Tubi, YouTube, or other online free video services. Consider sharing these titles with your environmental science classrooms. Read more
May 11, 2022
EPF Media's Diverse and Educational Latin American Studies Series
The 25 documentary films in the EPF Media's Latin American Studies Series approach issues with both understanding and depth, making them ideal titles for classroom learning and an array of library programming. Read more
May 10, 2022
Submit Your Proposals for the YALSA Conference 2022
Young Adult Library Service Association (YALSA) is a division of the American Library Association. YALSA's Young Adult Services Symposium is scheduled to take place this year between the fourth and sixth of November in Baltimore, Maryland. Read more
May 9, 2022
Focus Features
Best Jane Austen Adaptations
Consider these Jane Austen adaptations for your library programming needs and developing your romance collection. Jane Austen’s works transcend time and these film adaptations prove that even after hundreds of years, her stories still resonate. Read more
May 6, 2022
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How to Find Free Comic Books on Free Comic Book Day
Join in on this year’s Free Comic Book Day celebration. Each May, on the first Saturday of the month, comic book readers can visit local shops and pick up comic books for free. Read more
May 6, 2022
Creating a Browsable DVD Collection at Your Library
What is the best way to organize a DVD collection at your library? Explore your options on open vs closed shelving stacks and categorizing your DVD collection in order to optimize it for library customers. Read more
May 5, 2022
Anime Films & TV Shows For Your Library Shelves
Japanese animation gives some folks access to stories that aren’t usually produced in the West or unique perspectives on well-established topics. These unique suggestions can help spice up a thriving anime collection in your library. Read more
May 5, 2022
HBO
Chernobyl TV Miniseries Revisited: The Cost of Lies
The HBO miniseries Chernobyl is the best representation of Russian disinformation tactics and the cost of these lies. Included is a teaching guide for ways to incorporate this historical drama in your history classroom. Read more
May 5, 2022
Vintage Docuseries For Your Classroom
Though dated and sometimes a little dry, these docuseries have a staying power that lends them a prominent place on library shelves even today. They cover a wide range of classroom subjects from science, history, and criminal justice. Read more
May 3, 2022
Films for Public Screenings at a Church
A church or any place of worship is a great place to hold a movie screening. Preachers can use films to demonstrate issues like faith and sacrifice. Secure your public performance rights to share these titles with your religious community. Read more
May 2, 2022
Newsweek
10 Documentaries About Women in Music
These documentaries are perfect additions to any public library's music, popular culture, and women's studies collection. They explore themes such as the difficulties faced by women in the industry, aging, and emotional struggles. Read more
Apr 28, 2022
Past Public Library Film Screenings to Draw Inspiration From
If you are looking for inspiration for your next film programming event, check out this list of recent events held at libraries across the country. Read more
Apr 27, 2022
Ways to Celebrate Preservation Week in Your Community
For Preservation Week, promote the preservation of personal, family, and community collections alongside library, museum, and archive collections. Read more
Apr 25, 2022
Weston Woods Plus Expands Your Library Collection
Expand your educational entertainment collection with award-winning productions from Weston Woods Studios. These faithful adaptations of classic children’s picture books are now available to stream directly to your school or library. Read more
Apr 25, 2022
Apply for Jobs at Pragda
Pragda is growing! They are looking for talented and experienced film lovers to join their team. If you have an interest in Spanish and Latin American film and a strong commitment to bringing these cinemas to the world, take a look at these roles. Read more
Apr 23, 2022
