THE FUTURE OF WORK: A Contribution to the Public Debate on Canada's Future. $3.50.
Proceedings from an international seminar cosponsored by the Vanier Institute and St. George's House, Windsor Castle. Thirty-three participants from Great Britain, Belgium, West Germany, the Netherlands and Canada gathered to discuss European and Canadian perspectives on the future of work. Available from Write Publications, Vanier Institute of the Family, 151 Slater St., Suite 207, Ottawa, Ont., KIP 5H3; 613-232-7115.

NOT ENOUGH: The Meaning and Measurement of Poverty in Canada.
This report is the work of the Canadian Council on Social Development's national task force on poverty. Copies can be ordered at a cost of $8.75 prepaid from the CCSD, P.O. Box 3505, Stn. C, Ottawa, KlY 4Gl.

COURSES IN EDUCATIONAL TECHNOLOGY IN CANADIAN UNIVERSITIES
Published by the Association of Media and Technology in Education Canada. Editor: Garfield Fizzard, Faculty of Education, Memorial University of Newfoundland. This publication is free on request for AMTEC members; $5.00, for non-members. Order from: Centre for Audio-Visual Production, Memorial University of Newfoundland, Arts-Education Building, St. John's, Nfld., AIB 3X8.

MEDIA

TRUTH AND BEAUTY: Canadian Female Journalists in English Language Television. Produced and directed by Hoda Elatawi and Shari Schwartz. (Carleton University Production, 1984; videotape 3/4", 30 minutes, color)
This documentary deals with the problems faced by women working in television journalism. It features well-known television personalities who describe their career paths from the background of newsrooms to visible on-air positions. The film reveals the extent to which appearance, rather than experience and qualifications, can influence the success of women journalists. Contact: The Women's Bureau, Labour Canada, at (819) 997-1550.

PORNOGRAPHY: A Woman's Survey of the Issues.
The Pornography Project Collective, Kingston, is producing a series of educational videotapes about pornography and the workings of the pornography industry in Canada. Material for the tapes is being edited from the videotaped proceedings of the Conference on Pornography held in Kingston earlier this year (audio-visual presentations and discussions led by ant pornography advocates from across Canada). Each video package will include three videotapes, related discussion papers, and a complete annotated bibliography covering Canadian and International resources. This educational series will be available for distribution in Jan. 1985, on an ability-to-pay basis. Contact: Pornography Project Collective, c/o Queen's Women's Centre, 51 Queen's Cres., Kingston, Ont. K7L3N6

DREAM OF A FREE COUNTRY: A MESSAGE FROM NICARAGUAN WOMEN. Produced by the National Film Board's Studio D (the Women's Studio).
This one-hour documentary was filmed in Nicaragua after the overthrow of Somoza in 1979. The film offers testimony to the courage of Nicaraguan women and invites reflection on their continuing struggle for political and personal freedom. The film may be borrowed free of charge (16mm) or purchased for $175.00 (video)/$820.00 (16mm). Contact: NFB of Canada, P.O. Box 6100, Stn. A, Montreal, Quebec, H3C 3H5.

WOMEN IN FOCUS (40 pages)
The 1984 edition of this catalogue lists approximately 100 videotapes and films distributed by Women in Focus, both nationally and internationally. Most of the productions were made by Canadian artists, although the collection of international and feminist productions is steadily growing. The productions are available for rental and purchase from Vancouver Women in Focus Society, Arts and Media Centre, Suite 204 - 456 West Broadway, Vancouver, B.C., V5Y lR3; (604) 872-2250. A contribution of $3.00 per catalogue would be appreciated, if possible.



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