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Sights and Sounds Department

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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 

The Sights & Sounds Department houses a collection of audio-visual materials (16mm films, videos, DVDs - including many Criterion Collection titles - 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 

 

Rosie the RiveterMarch is Women's History Month!
See our new guide:
Women's Issues: Resources on DVD/Video

February is Black History Month!
See our new guide:
African American History Resources on DVD/Video 

 

audiobooksand ebooks preview updatedDid you get a new eReader over the holidays? If so, check out Overdrive, Maryland’s Digital eLibrary, where you can choose from thousands of different ebooks to download. If you have any questions, check out their excellent help page or call us at 410-396-5430.

50 Docs To See Before You Die!
Lost in the Stacks: Unusual Video Documentaries You May Have Missed
Are you crafty? Check out our Fiber Arts DVDs and other handicraft resources
Seen any good movies lately? We love feedback!
Patrons review movies from our collection. See Artie Bootle (Moom pitchers not to miss) 's reviews of The Set-Up, Il posto, The Lost Honor of Katharina Blum, The Narrow Margin and Carbide and Sorrel, among our many other free films.

 

*** Please note: ***
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

Magnifying GlassLooking for good, reliable information on the Internet? Check out our  Delicious links to discover more Web sites about movies, music, audiobooks, and lots of other audiovisual subjects! What's Delicious

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:

Mars Needs Moms

Saturday, November 12 at 2 p.m.

Giant Robots to the Rescue!

Saturday, November 19 at 2 p.m.

Cars 2

Saturday, December 10 at 2 p.m.

Winter's Bone

Saturday, December 17 at 2 p.m.

See more like this 

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.

see more 

 

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
In addition to Overdrive's excellent help, our colleagues at Allegany County Public Library created video tutorials on how how download free eBooks to iPods and iPads , to Kindles, and to Barnes & Noble Nooks.

Film, Video & DVD Resources  

Maryland Film Resources

Maryland Music Resources  

Viewers' Advisory Resources

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Pratt Recommends 

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

Audiobook Mystery Writers

Pratt Recommends2British TV Mystery Series   

Teaching Aids on Video & DVD 

Hip Hop Videos and DVDs

Local Music CDs

Soul Jazz Records Compilations 

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New Releases!

New Music CDs: January 2012

New DVDs in Sights & Sounds: January 2012  

New Fiction Audiobooks on CD: August 2011

News & Events

                                               Classic Sounds Orleans
Classic Sounds of New Orleans
Listen to our podcast of Coppin State University professor Dr. Robert Cataliotti talking about the music of New Orleans and the new Smithsonian Folkways recording he produced, Classic Sounds of New Orleans. Check for this CD in our catalog 

March is Women's History Month!
See our new guide: Women's Issues: Resources on DVD/Video 

February is Black History Month!
See our new guide: African American History Resources on DVD/Video 

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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