MEDIA Copyright Primer for Film and Video, by Joseph B. Sparkman, 1978, 22 pp., $1.00 to members, $2.00 non-members from: NW Media Project P.O. Box 4093 Portland, OR 97208 New copyright laws in January 1978 inspired this study guide, which is best used simultaneously with the text of the law (Public Law 94-553, available free from: Copyright Office, Library of Congress, Washington, DC 20559). Access: Film & Video Equipment: A Directory, edited by Nancy Legge, 1978, 122 pp., $2.00 from: The American Film Institute The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts Washington, DC 20566 A directory of 54 compiled from responses to a questionnaire sent to 72 organizations in 23 states. Hence the listing isn't complete, but the information given about each center is thorough and a look at the findings sheds light on some problems and provides an overview of video access activity. -LS APPROPRIATE TECHNOLOGY Women in Solar & A. T.: A Conference December 2 & 3, sponsored by: Ecotope Group 2332 East Madison Seattle, WA 98112 206/322-3753 I've long dreamed of the possibility of a conference such as this-both to attract new women to the field and to be able to share perspectives with the "old hands." It looks like Elizabeth Coppinger and Liz Stewart at Ecotope are finally bringing us together. Workshops include Community Technology, Solar Design and Construction (hands-on), Strategies for Change, Alternatives in the Food System, Biomass Energy, Setting up Businesses, and The Impact of A.T. on women in the home, and discussions of professionalism for women. Gigi Coe from California OAT, Kye Cochran from AERO, Beth Sachs from NCAT and Harriet Barlow from the Institute for Local Self-Reliance are some of the resource people who will be there. Registration is $20. : Housing and childcare will be available. - LdeM April 1978, Surigao City, Philippines After an exchange of letters about three yea~s ago, you asked for a photo of these "_tricycles"- Philippine village and city transportation. I didn't have a photo at the time, but recently went back over and took this for your interest and amusement. As transport they're colorful and efficient, but noisy. Footpower alone, though, wouldn't propel this vehicle fully loaded (i.e. 6-10 people). -John Schlosser, Seattle, WA Oregon Self-Reliance c/o RAIN 2270 NW Irving Portland, OR 97210 Almost a year ago we wrote about a group of Oregon a.t. people who got together to discuss the problems, needs and possibilities for'a statewide coalition of some sort. Well, a core of 10-12 people have continued meeting on an almost monthly basis and as of this summer have incorporated as Oregon Self-Reliance. Involved at this point are people from Cascadian Regional Library, RAIN, the State Department of Energy, Lane County OAT, the Eastern Oregon Community Development Council, and SUNERGY, not to mention individuals from Bend, Eugene and the coast. Our initial project will be to work towards appropriate legislation in the upcoming session. Other goals are to foster communication among groups and projects, provide assistance to small towns and neighborhoods, and perhaps to take on some research projects. We're still in the early stages of organization, so things are pretty wide open- no money, no staff, but a good deal of energy and enthusiasm. We're welcoming new members- $10 for individuals and $25 for organizations brings you invitations to meetings, sometimes a newsletter, and a chance to work on a statewide network of self-reliance projects. -LdeM LEARNING The Free U Manual, A National Guide to Operations of a Free University, First Edition, edited by Bill Draves and Cathy MacRunnels, 1978, 422 pp., $15.00 from: University for Man 1221 Thurston Manhattan, KS 66502 The Free U Manual is an open communications and idea exchange with articles from over 50 contributors nationwide, designed to assist communities in setting up and operating a free U. Based on a "mutation" of the Dewey Decimal System and available in a loose-leaf binder, this hefty manual will expand and replace its contents with new articles and yearly updates. The first edition contains lots of how-to information on organization, class sessions and public relations. Future editions will add materials on legal matters, learning networks and small communities. - SA
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