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Sights and Sounds Department

Sights and Sounds Department - staff helping customers at the desk
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The Sights and Sounds Department is located in on the first floor of the Central Library/State Library Resource Center.

Introduction 

Instant Messaging The Sights & Sounds Department houses a collection of audio-visual materials (16mm films, videos, DVDs, music cassettes and CDs, audiobooks on cassette and CD, and phonograph records) reflecting the general scope of all Pratt subject areas. Collection strengths include foreign, documentary and educational films (many with public performance rights); 16mm films; popular, jazz and world music; and unabridged fiction audiobooks see more 

 

Trophy OptimalAwards: Baltimore’s City Paper recognized us as Best Place To Rent Movies For Free (2008 Best of Baltimore) and Best Cinema Verite Secret for our Frederick Wiseman documentary film collection (2005 Best of Baltimore).

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Our Classical Music and Opera CDs have moved: Please note that our classical music and opera CD collection has moved to the Fine Arts and Music Department on the second floor of the Central Library. In addition, our children's music CD collection has moved to the Children's Department located downstairs from the main entrance.

2010 Academy Award Winners 

Have you seen the 2010 Oscar-Nominated Movies? 


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All Non-Fiction audiobooks are located in the respective Central Library department reflecting the audiobook's subject area and call number.

 


  Finding Audio-Visual Materials

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Finding Audiobooks in the Pratt Catalog 
Audiobooks are redefining the notion of reading. Look at this tutorial on how to search for them.

Finding Audio-Visual Materials in the Pratt Catalog 
Library catalogs are no longer just for books. Learn how to look up CDs, movies, and audiobooks.

Finding Popular Music Information Online 

Finding Rare Movies 

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 Screenings

Film Reel SprocketsThe Sights & Sounds Department presents free film screenings at the Central Library on a regular basis. These are our upcoming films:      

To Kill a Mockingbird
(Robert Mulligan, USA, 1962, 129 minutes)
Saturday, June 19, 2 p.m.

Stray Dog
(Akira Kurosawa, Japan, 1949, 122 minutes)
Saturday, July 10, 2 p.m.

River's Edge
(Tim Hunter, USA, 1986, 99 minutes)
Saturday, August 14, 2 p.m.

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Reviews, Ratings & Release Dates

Ratings2Find Film Ratings
Not sure if a film is appropriate for your family or students? See what it's rated by the Classification & Rating Administration (CARA) at www.filmratings.com.

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16mm Films

16mm ProjectorDid you know that the Sights & Sounds Department has over 2,100 16mm films available for loan? If you have a projector, you can explore our "reel" world.

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Special Media Resources 

Audiobook Resources

Downloadible Audiobooks and eBooks 

Film, Video & DVD Resources  

Jinni.com
A viewer's advisory resource for movies and TV based on title, genre, plot, mood, structure and other factors.

Maryland Film Resources

Maryland Music Resources  

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Pratt Recommends 

Listening or viewing for pleasure or information? See our audio-visual lists for suggestions:

Pratt Recommends2British TV Mystery Series   

Audiobook Mystery Writers 

Teaching Aids on Video & DVD 

Soul Jazz Records Compilations 

Local Music CDs

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Film Series Around Town 

Check out these screenings in the Baltimore area.


In the News


New Audiobook, CD and DVD Releases in Sights & Sounds 

Baltimore Sun Movie News & Reviews 


WYPR (88.1 FM) Music News & ReviewsRadio 

Hours

Mon:10:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Tue:10:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Wed:10:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Thu:10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Fri:10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Sat:10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Sun:1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Sunday hours apply October - May
Holiday closings schedule

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Sights & Sounds
Central Library
400 Cathedral Street
Baltimore, MD 21201

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