Library Video Magazine: Vol. 1, Issue 2

The second issue of Library Video Magazine, hosted by Nora Rawlinson opens with a long segment on the shocking April and September fires which struck the Los Angeles Public Library last year. After a brief recap, members of the staff are interviewed about their reactions, what adjustments they've had to make, etc. In between the fires, the Hollywood Regional Library opened the doors of its new building (funded by a grant from movie mogul Samuel Goldwyn, Jr.). Short segments on Norman Stevens, a collector of library memorabilia; new children's music artists; and the controversy over a commissioned fresco at the Chicago Public Library are included. The most interesting segment, "Teaching Information Literacy at the University", focuses on efforts at Cornell University's Mann Library to promote information literacy by teaching people how to do online bibliographic database searches. Once again, it is pleasant to see a video periodical addressed to the needs and interests of librarians. Recommended. (Available from: ALA Video, 50 East Huron St., Chicago, IL 60611).