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LIBRARIANS will be pleased to hear that a Library Publicity Film will be shown at Cardiff. It has been possible to organize the film through the co-operation of several enterprising librarians, and our publishers, Messrs. Grafton & Co., have arranged for the production of the film, and are acting as agents for its distribution. The committees and officials who are assisting in this important departure and sharing in the financial responsibility are those of Cardiff, Islington, and the Central Library for Students. Other Libraries which are loaning photographs, etc., are Croydon and Worthing, amongst others. The object of the film is to show library work in being, and full particulars will be announced in due

course.

With regard to the utility of such a film. we print an interesting letter from Dr. W. Dawson Johnston, the European Representative in Paris of the American Library Association:

"Our feeling in the United States in regard to library publicity may be summarised as follows:

A public institution can be made public in reality only through publicity.

The best publicity for libraries, that is the best medium of reaching readers, is through newspapers and magazines.

And the best method is the oldest, that is by picture language. That is why we believe in illustrated books, magazines and newspapers, and that is why we believe also in the use of moving picture film. These films are seen by thousands who will not get information in regard to libraries in any other way.

There can be no question as to the value of a good library film. The only questions are what are good library films, and how are they to be used? I will not attempt to answer these questions in this place, but I will say this: That good library films would help immeasurably in internationalizing the best library practice. The picture is the best international language!"

TO VISITORS AND OTHERS ATTENDING THE

Library Association's Conference

HELD AT CARDIFF

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SEPTEMBER, 1922,

Stay at THE ESPLANADE HOTEL, PENARTH,

Overlooking the Bristol Channel-within 3 miles of Cardiff.

RESERVE ROOMS EARLY.

CARDIFF :

Its Conference, its Library, and its Booksellers.

THE choice of Cardiff for this year's Conference is in every way an excellent one. The city, which is often described as "the future Metropolis of Wales "is the first coal-port in the world, and possesses broad streets, handsome buildings, and pleasant parks and gardens. Cardiff is a very convenient centre from which to visit places of interest on and near the Bristol Channel, and is of especial importance to librarians, as it is one of the most advanced library centres in the country.

The Technical School, where the Conference meetings and the Publishers' Exhibition are to be held, stands in Cathays Park, which once formed part of the grounds of Cardiff Castle and is now the site of the city's finest public buildings. Hele stand the City Hall (which we illustrate), the Law Courts, the Welsh National Museum, and the University College of South Wales and Monmouthshire.

One of the features of Cardiff is its arcades, some of which are in St. Mary Street and High Street. St. Mary Street is also the starting point of some of the tram-cais and public conveyances. Quite close, at the end of High Street, is Cardiff Castle.

North-west of Cardiff lies Llandaff Cathedral (see illustration), which is approached on the west side by a steep descent from the village-like city.

Other places of interest near Cardiff are Bairy, which is of modern growth and was built to deal with the overflow of trade for which Cardiff's docks were inadequate, and Penarth, which is a fashionable sea-coast suburb of Cardiff, well provided with good hotels.

A wonderful programme has been arranged for

CONFERENCE WEEK.

On Monday evening the first social function will be held at the Central Library, where members will be received in the Reference Library by the Local Reception Committee. The greater part of the evening will be devoted to a rendering of Shakespearean Music and Madrigal Singing arranged by Mr. R. Bonner Morgan and Mr. T. E. Aylward. There will also be exhibits of book rarities and other interesting items from the Reference Library Collections.

On Tuesday afternoon, the Marquess of Bute has kindly consented to afford facilities for the Association to visit Cardiff Castle. The Castle itself is of great interest, and the members will also be shown the Library, one of the finest private collections in the country. Though small in number, about 7,000 in all, the great rarity of a large portion of them, and their sumptuous bindings makes the collection one of extraordinary value. It is particularly rich in Bibles, Liturgies, Horae, early religious controversial literature (particularly of the Reformation period), topography and architecture. A selection of the most interesting items will be specially shown.

In the evening the Association will be received by the Lord Mayor (Councillor F. H. Turnbull, J.P.) and the Lady Mayoress (Miss Turnbull) at the City Hall. At 9 o'clock dancing will begin, and will continue until 1.30 a.m. There will be other forms of entertainment for the members who do not dance.

After the afternoon session on Wednesday, two parties will be made up, one to visit the Cardiff Docks and the other to visit the Paper Mills at Ely. Both visits should be of considerable interest. Cardiff is the largest coal exporting centre in the country, and the methods of handling and shipping the coal will be explained, together with the many other interesting features at the Docks. At Ely there is a large and well equipped paper mills, and the modern processes of manufacturing paper should be full of interest to everyone connected with book production and distribution.

On Wednesday evening a Welsh dramatic entertainment will be given at the University College. There has been a very noteworthy revival of the drama in Wales during the last few years, though not in connection with the contemporary stage. A large number of plays have been written and printed both in Welsh and English and performed by local dramatic societies. Three typical short plays in English will be performed by one of the best of these local societies from Gwaelod-y-Garth, near Cardiff. In the intervals there will be some penillion singing (singing with harp accompaniment), a typical Welsh form of music.

Owing to the Library Diamond Jubilee Celebration on Friday afternoon, it has not been possible to arrange a whole day excursion. Thursday afternoon, however, will be devoted to excursions. Major Addams Williams of Llangibby Castle, Monmouthshire, has invited a party to visit Llangibby, a charming old house in a Park, with magnificent views of the Valley of the Usk. Major Williams is a keen bock collector, and has a unique collection of Monmouthshire literature. Owing to accommodation at Llangibby being limited, not more than 100 can be included in this party.

An alternative excursion has been arranged to the Vale of Glamorgan, visiting Llantwit Major and other places of interest. No one visiting Cardiff should leave without seeing something of the scenery and antiquities of the Vale, which is remarkable for its churches and ruined castles, and this excursion will enable members to see a typical portion of this most interesting district. Llantwit Major is one of the most interesting historic places in Wales. In the latter part of the 5th century it was the seat of an monastery and school of divinity, where St. Gildas and other famous men of the time were educated.

After the business meeting on Friday morning members will be taken to Llandaff Cathedral, which has many features of great interest.

In the afternoon the Celebration of the Sixtieth Anniversary of the establishment of the Cardiff Public Library will be held at the Reference Department of the Central Library, when addresses will be delivered by Dr. Cowley (Bodley's Librarian) and others.

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(By kind permission of Messrs. Ward, Lock & Co., Ltd.)

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