Discusses the importance of microform reviews as a tool for library collection development and offers advice to microform reviewers. A formula for microform evaluation is presented which covers intellectual content, institutional need, price, bibliographic control, and technical quality and format. (five references) (CLB)

Describes the Library of Congress's selective acquisition process. Topics include the collections policy statements; the Exchange and Gift Division; overseas offices; the Order Division; and electronic resources, microforms, and serials and periodicals. (LRW)

Describes a project at the Georgia State University College of Law Library that improved access to microform materials by adding their bibliographic records to the online catalog. Growth of the collection is described, government documents on microfiche are considered, the use of OCLC is discussed, and problems are reviewed. (nine references) (LRW)

Six articles provide an overview of map librarianship in the United States and highlight the following areas: microphotography, cartography's photographic revolution; major sources for map acquisitions; preservation (processes, equipment, and supply dealers); map collections in public libraries; and suggestions for improvement in map…