Professional Resources for Media Librarians
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 listservs:
VIDEOLIB and VIDEONEWS 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
- Association for Library Collections & Technical Services
- Association of College and Research Libraries
- Association for Library Service to Children
- Library and Information Technology Association
Other Professional Organizations for Media Librarians
- Association of Moving Image Archivists
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Educational Technology Collaborative (formerly Consortium of College and University Media Centers)
Published Guidelines for Audiovisual Materials
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.
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
