On Fri, 30 Jun 1995, Susan Denker wrote: Susan suggests the formation of a "lending library" of 16mm films for film studies use. This is already being done by the members of the CIC (more commonly known as the Big Ten) film programs and those affiliates within those states already containing CIC institutions. These film programs have formed a consortium, collecting 16mm films for use within these programs, for an annual fee and a per use rental fee. Similar programs could be established among other institutions willing to undertake the administrative tasks tied to such an organization. I believe that all of the CIC member institutions would support the usefulness of such a collection for film study. Becky Albitz Performing Arts Librarian New York University Library [log in to unmask] > On Thu, 29 Jun 1995, Gene Stavis wrote: > > > However, we do no-one a service by pretending that the experience is the > > same or close to comparable for all purposes. > > This is a comment that evoked memories of the endless battles to justify > the film rental budget I so tenuously enjoy as it is cut slowly but > surely out from under teachers of film (not just at my institution.) I > would hope, nevertheless, that we do all fight for the medium, develop > the strongest arguments we can muster, share winning arguments with each > other, and here's the big suggestion: > What if all of us tried to form a film lending library, bringing the > resources of all institutions we represent together to purchase copies of > films for the classroom use of institutional members. > Is anyone interested in such a project? Could we discuss this? Would > you, Gene, be willing to spearhead this project? I would help in any way > possible. We could bring the FILM-H people in on this as well. Some of us > lurk on both lists. > Sincerely, > Susan Denker > Tufts University/Museum School > Boston > > P.S. In response to speculation on the "difference" between film and the > video/laser big-screen experience. I always feel that there isn't enough > air in the room to breathe easily when watching laser projection, no > matter how special the CAV transfer on the laser disc may be. > > ---- > To signoff SCREEN-L, e-mail [log in to unmask] and put SIGNOFF SCREEN-L > in the message. Problems? Contact [log in to unmask] > ---- To signoff SCREEN-L, e-mail [log in to unmask] and put SIGNOFF SCREEN-L in the message. Problems? Contact [log in to unmask]