INSIDE DOUGLAS COLLEGE / APRIL 3, 1990

 

 

Audio-Visual Acquisitions: Spring 1990

OFFICE ADMINISTRA-
TION (HUB OF THE
WHEEL SERIES)

A Changing Workplace: 7
mins. VHS

This tape describes the history
of the secretary and discusses the
future of office professionals,
reflecting upon changes in society
and technology.

Charting a Career Course: 19
mins. VHS

Within a secretarial career
there are many opportunities for
individuals who recognize their
own power and take control of
themselves, their jobs and their
lives.

Dealing with Stress: 40 mins.
VHS

This program deals with stress
in a way that does not interfere
with the ability to be productive,
and suggests techniques to turn
stress into motivation for positive
achievement.

Managing Your Time: 18
mins. VHS

Because office support person-
nel often work for several people,
their time management respon-
sibilities and problems are compli-
cated. This tape highlights the
importance of time planning and
provides tips for developing a pro-
active time plan.

Projecting a Professional
Image: 15 mins. VHS

Secretaries as part of the "of-
fice team" must view themselves
as professionals and demand that
their work meet the standards of
professionals.

-PLAYS/FILMS

Amadeus: 158 mins. VHS

F Murray Abraham is the
jealousy-ridden 18th century com-
poser Salieri; Tom Hulce plays
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, the
hapless victim of his venom. The
incredible music of Mozart is
heard throughout the film.

Animal Farm: 72 mins. VHS
Unhappy with the poor living
conditions they must endure, the
animals of Manor Farm plan a
revolt. But the oppressed become
the oppressors in this animated
adaptation of Orwell’s work.

The Grapes of Wrath: 129
mins. VHS

After the dust-bow1 disaster of
the thirties, Oklahoma farmers
trek to California in search of a bet-
ter life. Henry Fonda, Jane Dar-
well and John Carradine star in
this adaptation of the John Stein-
beck novel.

Richard ITI; 155 mins. VHS

This production of
Shakespeare’s classic follows
Richard of Gloucester in his battle
for the throne of England.

A Streetcar Named Desire:
122 mins. VHS

Brando’s masterful perfor-
mance as Stanley Kowalski, a
young thug who destroys
Blanche’s (Vivien Leigh) feeble
grip on reality. Based on Ten-
nessee Williams’ play.

Who’s Afraid of Virginia
Woolf? 129 mins. VHS

Burton and Taylor brilliantly
portray the headlong slide of a
marriage twisted by years of
hatred and humiliation in this ver-
sion of Edward Albee’s powerful

play.

HEALTH RELATED

Aging: How Body Systems
Change 26 mins. VHS

This video provides an over-
view of physical changes which
occur during aging - referring to
some diseases, such as os-
teoporosis. It points out how
physical and mental activity can
delay the effects of aging.

Assessment and Intervention,
the Confused Elderly: 25
mins . VHS

Experts address questions that
nurses ask about the confused
elderly, particularly differences be-
tween dementia and acute con-
fusion. Also explored are
physiological causes of acute con-
fusion and interventions used
with the combative patient.

Bed Bath: 20 mins. VHS
Demonstrates preparing for
the bed bath, performing the bed
bath, and performing grooming
measures. Also shows how to use
proper body mechanics and how
to give perineal care, back mas-
sage, hair care and oral hygiene.

Gestational Diabetes: 16
mins, VHS

The problems of controlling
diabetes during pregnancy are
presented and the principles of
management are discussed.

Kids with AIDS: 28 mins.
VHS

The video focuses on families
with children with AIDS. It gives
up-to-date information on trans-
mission and emphasizes the social
issues.

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