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THE issue of a catalogue occupying 184 pages by the Central Information Bureau for Educational Films, is a notable event (“A Guide to Instructional and Educational Films available for Use by Educational and Social Organisations in Great Britain.” Pp. vi+184. London: The Central Information Bureau for Educational Films. 3s. 6d.). In the introduction it is stated that this is the first occasion on which a conspectus of the films available for education in Great Britain has been attempted. The present survey is purely quantitative, but the views of educational and social bodies on films found to be of special value are invited. The range of subject matter is very wide and illustrates the great possibilities of films alike as a means of inspiring interest and conveying information. The main sections comprise art, engineering and industry, geography and travel, history, literature, religion and Bible stories, science, social activities and sport. Science alone, however, comprises seven sub-divisions including astronomy, hygiene, nature study and physiology. One might perhaps single out as of special interest the films produced by various scientific institutions and Government departments (such as the Ministry of Agriculture), certain fascinating summaries of scientific research extending over many years, as in the Canti films, films utilising photomicrography, and the really remarkable range of traval films presented. In general, the titles of films are sufficiently descriptive but, where necessary, explanatory paragraphs are added. Films are classified into 35 mm., 16 mm. and 9 5 mm. to suit the financial resources of schools. In an appendix a list of the names and addresses of Government departments, societies and firms mentioned in the catalogue is given.
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Catalogue of Educational Films. Nature 132, 202 (1933). https://doi.org/10.1038/132202c0
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.1038/132202c0