Describes the services of the General Theological Library in Boston, Massachusetts, a nondenominational, ecumenical institution which provides mail order circulation of religious books for clients throughout the United States. (Author/JL)

Urges librarians to provide greater color, drama, and warmth to their libraries if they would win children's continuing interest and increase their pleasure in returning to the library as a place too good to miss. (Author)

Discusses collection development practices employed at two media centers of the Columbus School for Girls, an independent day school serving 605 students in grades K-12. Concepts highlighted are: philosophy of collection development, knowledge of school curriculum, interaction with faculty, familiarity with current and retrospective selection…

Because authorities in children's literature feel that series such as Nancy Drew, the Bobbsey Twins, and the Hardy Boys are outdated and poorly written, an annotated bibliography of quality series books is provided to aid librarians in recommending replacement selections to young readers. (FM)

Every two years, members of the Children's Libraries Section of the Greater St. Louis (Missouri) chapter of the Catholic Library Association publish a list of recommended books for young readers (K-8). Because it is a regional activity, special attention is given to St. Louis authors and Regina Medalists. Lists 36 titles and provides a brief…

Identifies selected titles and information sources pertinent to various ethnic and multicultural areas. (Author/FM)

Advises school librarians to integrate print and non-print catalogs and offers detailed cataloging information. (Author)

A list of publishers, dealers, bookbinders and suppliers and their addresses. (NH)

This presentation discusses the need for caring librarians and teachers to assist youngsters in their search for values through the sensitive use of books. (Author)

Describes unscrupulous methods of increasing the prices of books and suggests methods of resisting over-pricing. (PF)

In a speech given at the Catholic Library Association 1975 convention, a noted childrens librarian discusses the world of childrens literature and four influential people: Frances Clarke Sayers, Virginia Haviland, Elizabeth Nesbitt, and Clifton Fadiman. (PF)

Identifies some basic sources of information on Polish Americans in the United States. (Author/FM)

Presents a list of fine arts materials available from 15 foreign embassies in the United States which could become part of the holdings of a library. Entries are arranged by country. (FM)

This 80-item bibliography prepared for library use on topic of oral history (collection and preservation of tape recorded accounts of historic events) covers manuals, legal considerations, journals, newsletters, directories and collection guides, bibliographies, and materials on oral history in the library. Addresses and prices are listed for less…

Discusses the evolution of multicultural literature for young adults; the role of publishers and others in making more multicultural materials available; and issues involved in authoring books with such themes. A bibliography of 8 selection tools and an annotated bibliography of 88 works for young adults are appended. (KRN)