Building for Books (1958)
This short film was sponsored by Trinity College, Dublin, and shows how they have expanded their libraries into an invaluable resource for research and study.
Though commissioned by Trinity College Dublin as a fundraiser for the Berkeley Library and with extensive discussion of the history, architecture and collections of the Old Library, this film also provides a rare insight into student life in Dublin in the 1950s – at work and at play – and lauds the arrival of women and students from many lands.
Director: Joe Mendoza
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 23 min
Release Date: January 1, 1958
Production: Trinity College Dublin
Country: Ireland
Original Language: en
Keywords
research, books, universities, colleges
More Films by Director: Joe Mendoza
More Films in Genre: Documentary
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Building for Books about?
- Though commissioned by Trinity College Dublin as a fundraiser for the Berkeley Library and with extensive discussion of the history, architecture and collections of the Old Library, this film also provides a rare insight into student life in Dublin in the 1950s – at work and at play – and lauds the arrival of women and students from many lands.
- Who directed Building for Books?
- Building for Books was directed by Joe Mendoza.
- How long is Building for Books?
- Building for Books has a runtime of 23m (23 minutes).
- What genre is Building for Books?
- Building for Books is a Documentary film.
- Where was Building for Books produced?
- Building for Books was produced in Ireland.