Appraising moving images : assessing the archival and monetary value of film and video records / Sam Kula.

Author/creator Kula, Sam
Format Book
Publication InfoLanham, Md. : Scarecrow Press, 2003.
Descriptionvii, 155 pages ; 22 cm
Subjects

Contents 1. History of Moving Image Archives -- 2. Appraisal Theory -- 3. Form and Function of Moving Images -- 4. Appraisal Policies and Practices -- 5. Related Documentation -- 6. Monetary Appraisal.
Review "Appraising Moving Images is a practical guide to archival and monetary appraisal of moving images. The value of this book lies in the solid foundation it provides. It reviews the history of moving image archives, and it assesses the relevance of general archival appraisal theory and selection methodology to the work of moving image archivists; it provides examples of b̀est practices' in managing the lifecycle of moving images from creation to long-term preservation; and it examines the various approaches to monetary appraisal that have proven effective in recent years." "Appraising Moving Images is a perfect guide for film students and scholars, and it is essential for those who have custodial responsibility for moving image collections and to those engaged in assessing their value."--Jacket.
General noteImprint from label on title page.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references (pages 131-147) and index.
Issued in other formOnline version: Kula, Sam. Appraising moving images. Lanham, Md. : Scarecrow Press, 2003
LCCN 2010444584
ISBN0810843684
ISBN9780810843684

Availability

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Joyner General Stacks PN1993.4 .K79 2003 ✔ Available Place Hold