Visit to the OFLC Library
A very brief write up this time, as assignments are closing in!
Nine people braved Tuesday morning’s stormy weather to get to the Office of Film and Literature Classification Library. The library is a really good example of a small library adapting itself to the specialised needs of its clients. The offices role is to classify films, videos, DVDs, books and any other publication prior to their release to the public of NZ. Pip Wall, the OFLC librarian, works closely with the censors and the information unit staff and will (for example) scan news sites and film focused periodicals to find information on films that may have been controversial, or for other classification related information.
The library itself is very small, but the collection policy keeps the library tightly focused on its subject matter. The small size of the library allows some flexibility in ordering; most items are purchased through Amazon. The leather sofas are gorgeously comfortable…
Please feel free to post comments here if you have any questions about our visit or any comments to make about the library or future visits.
Cheers,
Meg
5 comments:
Here's a comment that Karen sent me (Karen is one of the staff from the Language Learning Centre who came on the visit).
"I really valued the opportunity to make the visit yesterday, as the Language Learning Centre and the library are coming to terms with the rating of DVDs in our collections at the moment, (we currently purchase our own resources including foreign language films)..."
And a comment from Brad (seems that posting without a google account can be tricky):
"Very interesting chat, especially to do with the process of making and publishing classification decisions. Another reminder that there are all these wee libraries tucked away around the city."
Hi Meg, I think your library visits are a great idea... pity we distance students can't get into it! Serves me right for working full time in a different city! Still, it's nice to hear there are heaps of specialised libraries in wellington. I'll have to follow up next time I'm there.
Kate
Hi Kate, thanks for commenting!
You could try looking for libraries in your area that people at your organisation might be interested in visiting. The national library's directory was my start point for finding libraries in the wellington area http://directory.natlib.govt.nz/library-symbols-web/
Cheers,
Meg
and a comment from Max (NZETC):
"...For me this was one of the most interesting libraries I have visited. It is great that you are seeking out these relatively unknown special libraries and making these tours happen!..."
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