This paper outlines practical steps to be taken that will include nonprint materials in the mainstream procedures of technical services operations--selection, order records, cataloging, post-cataloging operations, policy and procedure formation, loan period, checkout techniques, inspecting returns. Integration of nonprint materials into the main…

Presents guide intended to aid librarians who are responsible for planning coordinated and cooperative collection development arrangements between libraries and suggests possible contexts, goals, methods, organization, effects, and processes to be investigated while establishing such programs. Benefits, problems, models, preconditions, and…

Offers suggestions for librarians with minimal knowledge of library system applications faced with the task of writing technical specifications for various phases of online catalog procurement and implementation. The discussion covers the preparation of technical specifications and the formulation of requirements to be included in a library's…

Suggests practical steps the uninitiated librarian can take to become familiar with automation opportunities and discusses issues that should be considered in choosing an automation system for the small library. Getting acquainted with computer world, evaluating library environment, and considering options are covered. Eight references are cited.…

Describes and analyzes various methods of automated authority control currently available and suggests questions to ask when considering purchase of system. Highlights include manual versus automated authority control and levels of service in automated authority systems (network, vendor). Glossary of terminology and list of networks and vendors…