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Audio-Visual
This section of the Library
contains audio and video tapes and DVDs of radio and television
programmes, films, recorded lectures and music.
It is provided for the
benefit of all members of the Society, non-members may be allowed to
use the collection at the discretion of the Librarian, on payment of
a small fee.
There are separate
catalogues for audio tapes and for video tapes, and in each
catalogue the items are listed in chronological order grouped under
headings as follows:-
Audio tapes: Broadcasts
from radio and television programmes; Lectures and Symposia; Drama (subdivided into Shakespearean and Modern); Music
Video tapes and DVDs: Television programmes; Drama (subdivided into Shakespearean and
Modern)
As duplicates exist only
for the more popular items please give an alternative choice where
possible, and if you need the items for a specific date such as a
branch/group meeting please reserve them in good time before the
meeting. Compilation tapes on particular themes can be prepared,
but please give plenty of advance notice for this service.
When ordering please print
your full name, address and postcode in block capitals, and also the
full title of the item you wish to borrow, and send your requests to
the Audio-Visual Librarian:
Geoffrey Wheeler
195 Gloucester Place
London NW1 6BU
Telephone: 0207 724 5842
Items can be kept for up to
14 days (UK and Europe), and up to 4 weeks (all other places), but
loans can be extended on request if the items are not required by
other members.
Postage: the borrower is
responsible for both outward and return postage – please do not send
any money when making the request, but note the amount from the
stamps used on the wrapping, and enclose stamps to that value when
you return the package.
Please take care of the
cassettes supplied – protect them from dust, heat and humidity,
strong magnetic fields etc – members will be asked to bear the cost
of replacement of lost or damaged items.
Tapes can also be
duplicated from the originals for members to purchase – please ask
for a quote, which will depend on the amount of work involved.
NB:
Please note that the tapes are supplied for private use only, i.e.
by individual Society members, or for private meetings of Society
branches or groups. They must not be used for any kind of public
performance.
Click here to access audio tape catalogue
Click here to access
video tape catalogue
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