

This film about Library services in Australia shows some of the work of the Commonwealth Parliamentary Library, the National Library with its varied resources and examples of State, University, special and public services suggesting their value in meeting needs for information at all levels. The library movement has become a vital part of Australian life. How libraries have fitted into society all over Australia, from the bustle of Sydney's Kings Cross to the remote outback.
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Henry Lewes's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
“Every frame feels alive. The Case For Books is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”