The condition of the private library in the United States is precarious as great book collections are passed increasingly from the private sector to institutions. (4 references) (Author/RS)

The administrative and legal pitfalls inherent in quick exchanges of bound volumes for microfiles are discussed. (2 references) (KE)

The two decades beginning with 1952 are, in retrospect, a period of relative prosperity in American higher education. This economic situation in the fifties and sixties was both the cause and effect of many of the developments in academic libraries which seem worthy of note during the period. (21 references) (Author)

Because prepayment problems have led to complaints from librarians, the Bookdealer-Library Relations Committee of the American Library Association offers considerations to serve as guidelines in making prepayment decisions. (JPF)

During the past two decades publishers generally discovered the library market and came to realize its importance and potential. (Author)

This is a selective bibliography covering journal literature, trade publications, monographs, technical reports, and other documents which are readily available. The bibliography covers publications dated 1969 through 1971. Although material published in languages other than English was not actively sought, some references have been cited to call…

This set of summaries of problems and issues pertaining to the selection and implementation of automated integrated library information systems (AILS) deals with such topics as the nature of integrated library systems, the rationale for installing such systems, automated systems operations, available technology, and options for obtaining the…

An evaluation of the Ohio College Library Center (OCLC) based on visits to the 47 OCLC charter members in Ohio. (PF)

Lists videotape titles for preschoolers through preteens available to libraries in VHS and Beta formats for $100 or less, noting running times, release dates, and prices. Materials are categorized by companies serving educational market and home market, and commercial products found in retail stores are grouped by producer. (EJS)

Discusses the potential of the Supreme Court's recent decision in Webster v. Reproductive Health Services, which upheld the Missouri anti-abortion statutes, to encourage state sponsored fiscal censorship in libraries. The types of library services and materials that might be affected are identified, and the First Amendment implications are…

To help librarians better understand the library acquisitions market-place, Scott Bullard defines 16 terms that publishers and booksellers frequently use. C. Edward Wall discusses the factors that make remainder books profitable for librarians with stretched budgets; gives names, addresses, and specialties of five remainder book firms; and…