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Cormier, John – Library Journal, 1978
A list of 25 medical books for public libraries is based on a survey of central Massachusetts health librarians. The books are divided into two groups: basic texts in the major medical fields, and texts in the medical subspecialities fields. A list of additional medical bibliographies is included. (Author/JPF)
Descriptors: Bibliographies, Consumer Education, Health Education, Library Collections
Dick, Jeff T. – Library Journal, 1990
Discussion of laser videodiscs for library collections covers selection, finding reviews, suppliers, cost, preservation, and security. Sidebars define laserdisc terms and list several recommended titles. (MES)
Descriptors: Library Collection Development, Library Collections, Optical Disks, Public Libraries
Moretto, Shirley; Weidenburner, Kathleen – Library Journal, 1984
Discussion of popularity of romance fiction at a small public library notes origins of the paperback collection, donations by patrons and publishers, categories and representative titles (Harlequins, romantic suspense, historical novels), cataloging and preparation of paperbacks for the shelves, reader preferences, and the place of romantic novels…
Descriptors: Fiction, Library Acquisition, Library Collections, Paperback Books
Crockett, Edith; Mount, Ellis – Library Journal, 1974
Descriptors: Annotated Bibliographies, Library Collections, Library Material Selection, Public Libraries
Anderson, A. J. – Library Journal, 1974
Descriptors: Annotated Bibliographies, Business, College Libraries, Library Collections
Burns, Grant – Library Journal, 1990
Presents arguments in support of public library acquisition of videos. Some potential benefits for children and adults of watching videos are cited, e.g., learning about good acting, screenwriting, cinematography, directing, music, and good literature. (MES)
Descriptors: Librarian Attitudes, Library Collections, Library Role, Public Libraries
Mount, Ellis; Crockett, Edith S. – Library Journal, 1978
This annotated bibliography is intended for public library collections, although many selections are worthy of inclusion in college or special libraries. Subdivisions listed are: animal life, anthropology, biology, earth sciences, energy, environmental sciences, health, natural history, plants, psychology, and transportation. (JAB)
Descriptors: Annotated Bibliographies, Bibliographies, Books, Library Collections
DiMattia, Susan – Library Journal, 1978
Listed in this annotated bibliography are 69 titles subdivided into ten categories: business and management strategy, small business, labor unions, people at work, women in the labor force, economics, personal finance, investments, international issues, and potpourri. (JAB)
Descriptors: Annotated Bibliographies, Bibliographies, Books, Business Education
Mount, Ellis; Crockett, Edith S. – Library Journal, 1978
The 35 titles in this annotated bibliography complete the list of 100 best sci-tech titles; the first 65 appeared in the March 1, 1978 issue. Major subject subdivisions in this addendum include astronomy, earth sciences, and general science. (JAB)
Descriptors: Annotated Bibliographies, Bibliographies, Books, Library Collections
Hays, Timothy; And Others – Library Journal, 1977
The needs of users and nonusers in the Piedmont area of North Carolina for nontraditional library services, e.g., nonprint materials and community information and referral, are investigated by a survey of 251 residents. (Author/KP)
Descriptors: Information Services, Library Collections, Library Extension, Library Surveys
Hackleman, Karen T.; And Others – Library Journal, 1985
Reports on efforts of three institutions in response to need for consumer health information: Health Education Center (promotes health in southwestern Pennsylvania), Tulsa City-County Library (Oklahoma), and Wellness Council of the Midlands (WELCOM) (promotes wellness at work site in Omaha, Nebraska, area). WELCOM's 62-item reference list is…
Descriptors: Health, Health Education, Industry, Information Centers
Mason, Ellsworth – Library Journal, 1972
The emphasis of this look at today's public libraries and their future is on the policies of these libraries rather than their funding. (NH)
Descriptors: Classification, Libraries, Library Collections, Library Facilities
Avallone, Susan – Library Journal, 1984
Reports on third annual mini-survey on religious books in 30 public libraries across nation covering seven areas: regularity of purchase of religious materials; percentage of book budget used; percentage of circulation; collection policies; gifts; patron demand; attempt to "balance" book collection on certain issues; pressure from…
Descriptors: Library Acquisition, Library Circulation, Library Collections, Library Material Selection
Rappaport, Susan – Library Journal, 1985
Discusses development of a software collection at New York Public Library for use with public access computing services. Highlights include computer literacy, languages, and software pertaining to programing, simulations, business, tutorial, graphics, and music. A core list of recommended software titles geared for use on the Apple II…
Descriptors: Computer Literacy, Computer Software, Library Collections, Library Services
Ratner, Jane Faux – Library Journal, 1976
Descriptors: Books, Legal Problems, Library Collections, Local History
