This overview of preventive measures that can be taken to help minimize damage to library materials from fire discusses the advantages, disadvantages, dangers, and comparative costs of several types of sprinkler systems, including high-expansion foam, total-flooding, dry- and wet-pipe systems, and on-off sprinkler heads. Five references are…

Reviews selection guidelines suggested by the Catholic Library Association (CLA) for parish and school libraries. Highlights include who develops the selection policy; American Library Association selection guidelines for school libraries; criteria for both print and nonprint materials; how to handle censorship challenges; and issues concerning…

Discusses the status of the cataloging of audiovisual materials in libraries, with particular attention given to the background of the Anglo-American Cataloging Rules, Second Edition. (Author/FM)

Discussion of school library media specialist's involvement in reconsideration of materials from library media collection focuses on what media specialist should bring to complaint situation (school board-approved materials selection policy, training and experience, knowledge of available resources in intellectual freedom) and reconsideration…

Because library resources for the blind and physically handicapped are so scarce, cooperative library activities are needed to insure the best utilization of the limited resources which are available. This article describes several such cooperative efforts. (LLS)

The traditional reference requests from families and family members are only a small part of family reference needs. Accessibility to information at any type of library is really needed and should be addressed by more attention to cooperation among different types of libraries. (Author/LLS)

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

This discussion of the artistic merit and universal appeal of picture books was presented at the 1987 convention of the Catholic Library Association. A bibliography of books from which slides were taken to accompany the presentation is included. (Author/EM)

An update of the 1978-79 bibliography which appeared in the December 1980 issue of Catholic Library World, this selective bibliography of religious reference works published in English from the latter half of 1980 through 1981 reviews titles which are of interest for college, university, or seminary library collections. (Author/JL)

The goals of bibliotherapy as they pertain to the aging are discussed; some special materials are cited; two modes of handling bibliotherapy as a library service are described; and references as to how such a service might be funded are made. (Author/MBR)

Presents a form for evaluating storage and care practices for nonprint library materials (film, tape, maps, microfilms, original art, phonorecords, and photographs) in an active collection. Development of the form is described and a rationale for such a program, additional materials on preservation including slide/tape programs, and…

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

Describes a search strategy method for bibliographic instruction in academic libraries that includes the major types of bibliographic tools and the prescribed sequence in which to use them. The strategy begins with dictionaries and encyclopedias, progresses through bibliographies and subject guides, and ends with periodicals and books. (five…

Argues that a national preservation effort is needed to protect Catholic newspapers. Discusses the American Theological Library Association, the Center for Research Libraries, the Catholic Archives of Texas, the Philadelphia Archdiocesan Historical Research Center, as well as digital preservation efforts and grant possibilities. (AEF)