Professional Resources for Media Librarians

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Directories

AMIA Supplier Directory: A Global Directory of Services and Suppliers of Audiovisual Media

Listservs for Media Librarians sponsored by FMRT

VIDEOLIB, VIDEONEWS, and fmrt@lists.ala.org listservs

The Videolib and Videonews listservs are open to anyone who is interested in video collections in libraries.

fmrt@lists.ala.org listserv is a listserv for all current members of the FMRT.

Here's how to subscribe, unsubscribe, or modify your settings for VideoLib, VideoNews, and fmrt@lists.ala.org

 

Professional Organizations for Media Librarians

Organizations within the American Library Association

• American Association of School Librarians
  • AASL Educators of Library Media Specialists

• Association for Library Collections & Technical Services
  • ​Digital Conversion Interest Group
  • Preservation Administrators Interest Group

• Association of College and Research Libraries
  • ACRL Arts Section
    • ACRL Arts Film and Broadcast Studies Librarians Discussion Group
  • ACRL Education and Behavioral Sciences Section
  • ACRL Instruction Section
    • ACRL IS Distance Learning Section
  • ACRL Media Resources Discussion Group
  • ACRL Popular Cultures Discussion Group

• Association for Library Service to Children
  • ALSC Notable Children's Video

• Library and Information Technology Association
  • Top Technology Trends Committee
  • Electronic Resources Management Interest Group

• Film and Media Round Table

• Young Adult Library Services Association
  • Fabulous Films for Young Adults

Other Professional Organizations for Media Librarians

• Association of Moving Image Archivists

• Consortium of College and University Media Centers

• Dance Films Association

• International Federation of Film Archives

• National Media Market

• Online Audiovisual Catalogers

• University Film and Video Association

• Visual Resources Association

Published Guidelines for Audiovisual Materials

Freedom to View Statement 

The American Library Association's (ALA) Freedom to View Statement that promotes viewing as an essential freedoms and lists the five freedom to view principles supported by ALA.

Interlibrary Loan Code For the United States 

These guidelines are intended for use by libraries and other agencies that provide interlibrary loans  to fill study, research and information needs.

Guidelines for Media Resources in Academic Libraries 

The recommended guidelines that represent best practices for an academic library media program.

Access for Children and Young People to Videotapes and Other Nonprint Formats: An Interpretation of the Library Bill of Rights

Referencing the American Library Association's (ALA) Bill of Rights, this document details children's rights to have access to audiovisual materials.

Copyright for Libraries: Videos/Movies

Basic information about copyright issues associated with videos and libraries.

Sources for Educational Media Reviews

Education Media Reviews Online

Video Librarian

Tools

VHS Distributor / Copyright Search Log