Presents a brief sketch of A.J. (Jack) Meadows's career. Notes that he has written many significant articles and books in information science and related fields, many of them of seminal importance. Highlights his contributions to the field and to the many people who have worked with him. (AEF)

Growth and changes in "RQ" (1960-1985) are examined and detailed in both text and tables (cover/size, pagination, editor, articles, advertisements, physical features, association interests, reviews, columns, government publications). Development of columns, government publication news, thematic articles, authors of "RQ"…

Presents nine suggestions for academic librarians to improve on the odds of getting their research published that were generated at a 1981 meeting of the Academic Division of the Pacific Northwest Library Association, as well as detailed instructions for contributors for each of 21 library science journals. (EJS)

Examines the writing of significant women in librarianship, education, politics, and publishing who had an influence on children's literature. Their advice to parents in mass market publications is discussed, a feminist perspective is offered, and suggestions for further research are included. (Author/LRW)

Summarizes the themes and discussions of the first conference of the American Library Association's Black Caucus. Issues addressed include responsibility to the African-American cultural heritage, education, financial aspects of librarianship, children's and young adult librarianship, and participation in the political process. (EA)

Includes four articles that provide librarians with basic pointers on writing and publishing. Highlights include generating ideas; journal articles; collaboration possibilities; potential publication sources; copyright concerns; citations; statistical design; peer review; relevance; the library science market; pricing; publishers; and book…