"This presentation will offer carefully selected scenes providing perspective on the image of librarians throughout a century of cinema, in honor of National Library Week."
"Film clips will feature both favorite and long-forgotten films, including 'A Tree Grows in Brooklyn', 'Shadow of a Doubt', and 'Desk Set'."
"Jim Van Buskirk is a book group facilitator, writer, editor, public speaker, exhibit curator, and collections manager, frequently lecturing on film history."
The presentation by Jim Van Buskirk will explore the portrayal of librarians in films over the past century, highlighting both humorous and poignant depictions. It will feature clips from notable films such as 'A Tree Grows in Brooklyn', 'Shadow of a Doubt', and 'Desk Set'. The event aims to honor National Library Week by examining how these portrayals reflect societal views on librarians. Van Buskirk, a former librarian, brings expertise in film history and literature to the discussion.
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