Micrographics/Audiovisual Special Interest Section
AALL has been interested in technical developments that affect librarianship for many years. Originally, committees were assigned to monitor and report to the Executive Board and membership about developments and applications of audio and visual technology to law study and practice. As these developments have encompassed a wider variety of topics, more members have become involved. In 1979, the Micrographics and Audiovisual SIS was approved and the Audiovisual Committee's work shifted to the SIS.
The stated objectives of the M/AV SIS are:
1. to disseminate information on micrographic, audiovisual and other imaging formats;
2. to further the continuing education of librarians in micrographics, audiovisuals, and other electronic media;
3. to promote the effective and creative use of micrographic and audiovisual technologies; and
4. to cooperate with similar special interest groups of other organizations, such as the American Library Association's AV Committee.
The M/AV SIS currently has three working subcommittees: AudioVideo, Microforms, and New Technologies. The subcommittees are designed to work on issues specific to their respective missions while meeting the objectives of the SIS. The M/AV SIS also publishes a newsletter, The Viewfinder, with articles concerning the development and application of media in law libraries.
Recent Programs At AALL Annual Meetings
Distance Learning: Educational Design and Applications (2000)
Electronic Book Readers: Law Libraries Need A New Role (2000)
Broadcasting Ethics At The Crossroads (1999)
Distance Learning: Practical Logistics and Educational Opportunities (1999)
In Their Own Words: Videotaping Oral History (1998)
I Know You Can't Read This Slide...: Basic Principles For Effective Visual Aids (1997)
Videoconferencing And Distance Learning In Law Libraries -- Pragmatics And Potential (1997)
Microform Digitization And Imaging (1996)
Micrographics In The Computer Environment (1995)
- Media Center Development: Planning Law Library Media Centers In New And Existing Facilities
(1993)
Media Longevity: Preservation Methods For Audio, Video and Microform Materials (1992)
- Audio And Video Cassettes -- What To Buy, When To Buy: The Collection Development/Selection Issue
(1991)
Micrographics Vs. CD-ROM Optical Discs: A Debate (1991)
A Mixed Bag -- The Cataloging And Management Of Mixed Media (1989)
In-House Video Production For Law Libraries (1989)
Protect Or Perish: The Preservation Of Non-Print Materials (1988)
Interactive Videodisc As An Instructional Medium: Its Use And Potential (1988)
A to V: Almost Everything You Ever Wanted To Know About Audio And Video (1987)
The Future Of Microforms In The Optical Disk Environment (1987)