Two articles discuss Chinese libraries and materials: one reviews the role of bibliographic utilities in the bibliographic control of Chinese language materials in U.S. libraries, and one examines characteristics of administration in academic libraries in China from both historical perspective and current practice. (64 references) (LRW)

The evolution and current operation of the National Library of Australia are described. Included is information on the library's collections (book, film, and pictorial), union catalogs, bibliographical services, publications, technical processes, and special services. Comments on Australian interests and activities in foreign countries are also…

Notes the need for a comprehensive indexed guide to information on Muslim, Arab, and Egyptian library and information services, and presents selected bibliographical sources of this literature published between 1969 and 1985. Topics covered include library services, automation, cooperation, and collections, and the history of libraries, schools,…