This brochure describes the online information services at the New York State Library, which has online access to over 250 databases covering a broad range of subject areas, including current events, law, science, medicine, public affairs, grants, business, computer technology, education, social welfare, and humanities. Many of these databases are…

Activities of the Australian Advisory Council on Bibliographical Services (AACOBS) in 1976 included a series of initiatives designed to promote, improve, and systematise the provision of library and information services on a nation-wide basis. This report discusses work in the area of (1) bibliographical services--work in progress, control of…

This official handbook, distributed during the conference, outlines the framework for themes, speakers, and planning, and identifies people involved in several aspects of the conference. Profiles of the 14 conference speakers are followed by a brief history of the conference and a description of the National Commission on Libraries and Information…

This loose-leaf directory of identified California state agency libraries and information sources lists names of staff, address of agency, hours, subject strengths, circulation policies, and services of each agency. Information was collected through questionnaire survey, and telephone and personal interviews. Directory entries are arranged by…

This directory, in its revised and updated form, documents the existence of 46 braille music collections in 27 countries. The purpose of the directory is not to list specific braille music editions but to establish preliminary data that will facilitate the future compilation of an international catalog. Entries in the directory are arranged…

Lists the complete texts of resolutions discussed and voted on in the final general session and those voted on by paper ballot. Whether each resolution passed or failed is also noted. (JD)

This directory of 62 library networks and information systems was produced from information collected in preparation for the First Conference of Texas Library Networks and Information Systems, cosponsored by the Texas Library Association and the Texas State Library, February 25-26, 1980 in Austin. A library network or information system is defined…

Intended primarily to facilitate communication of ideas between public library personnel interested in providing community information and referral services, this directory lists public libraries already engaged in such services. The document begins with a brief examination of the concept of community information and referral service, assesses the…

This volume is intended as a starting point for grantseekers looking for foundation, corporate and other charitable support for libraries and information services. It contains a total of 880 entries including 815 grantmaking foundations, 7 direct corporate giving programs and 58 public charities (including 53 community foundations) that have shown…

These three collections of reports comprise the objectives, background information, project descriptions, and evaluations for public library programs funded through the Library Services and Construction Act (LSCA) in Massachusetts during the fiscal years 1977, 1978, and 1979. The projects reflect the efforts being made by librarians to provide…

Intended to update the data given in the handbook entitled Bibliographical Services Throughout the World, 1975-1979 (compiled under the auspices of UNESCO), this supplement contains information on the development of bibliographical services throughout the world subsequent to the compilation of the handbook. The survey questionnaire used by UNESCO…

This loose-leaf directory of California state agency libraries and information sources lists names of senior staff, address, telephone number, hours, subject strengths, circulation policies, and services of more than 150 libraries and information centers within the California state government. The information was collected through questionnaires…

The resource guide offers 29 annotated entries directing the user to vocational service organizations. Each entry includes the organization's complete address, telephone number, and statement of the organization's interests, services, resources, and publications. (MW)

This collection of reports provides the objectives, background information, project descriptions, and evaluations for 16 public library programs funded through the Library Services and Construction Act in Massachusetts during FY 1976. The projects reflect the efforts being made by librarians to provide services to segments of their population who…

This directory of projects highlights research advances in the areas of library cooperation and networks, services to special target groups, administration and new technology, new types of library service, and improvement of training. Each project record contains information about the institution, geographic location, principal investigator,…