Book Review: Film Programming for Public Libraries

Abstract

Film programming is an engaging way to bring customers of all ages into the library, and this timely primer by Katie Irons offers libraries a step-by-step guide to make each showing a success. Film programming can be tricky, as libraries need to pay close attention to the legality and logistics of film screening in addition to programming. Fortunately we have Irons to show us the way, with her more than fifteen years as the audiovisual collection development librarian for the Pierce County Library System in Tacoma, Washington. Irons selects for and maintains a 500,000-item audiovisual collection for Pierce County, serving more than 560,000 people, and her knowledge and experience in film programming inform this excellent book.