Reviews the major problems in the bibliographic control of microforms, particularly monographs in microform. The shortcomings of current practices in the cataloging of microforms are identified, and suggestions are made for the improvement of bibliographic access to these materials. Twelve reference sources are cited. (JL)

This article describes the out-of-print book procurement system presently is use at Stanford University libraries. Instead of granting exclusive rights to a bookdealer, Stanford relies upon an in-house specialist, a former bookdealer, who prepares desiderata letters and evaluates offers received. (8 references) (Author)

Northwestern University Library's locally developed automated support system, NOTIS, operational since 1970-71, is described in terms of its technical services aspects. Internal applications and relevance to projected national networking developments are considered. (Author)

Evaluations of out-of-print book dealers supplying the California State University, Northridge, library show that most titles are received within nine months from the date of the list. This article suggests that academic libraries should establish purchasing standards and discloses methods of locating books that dealers consider most effective. (1…

The functions of the United States Book Exchange are defined and its periodicals holdings evaluated. (10 references) (Author)

A plan developed by the Acquisitions Department at San Fernando Valley State College for acquiring o.p. books and for evaluating the dealers who supply them is discussed. (Author)

Addresses the question of whether to input a new record or to adapt an existing one when cataloging a variant edition of a work using the OCLC system. Specific attention is paid to issues of cost and interlibrary loan service in the OCLC environment. A six-item reference list is attached. (Author/JL)

Problems related to acquiring library materials are presented, including that of shoplifting. (NH)

Reports on a study to estimate the proportion of the University of Michigan's library collection needing preservation efforts and describes the rating scale used. (FM)

In the purchase of books from foreign countries, the basic problem with regard to currency is to decide which currency will be used in these transactions, and how to reach agreement with vendors on this point. (11 references) (Author)

Book purchase requests for 32 titles were sent simultaneously to four different wholesalers and the publishers of the titles. The efficiency of each supplier was evaluated in terms of the number of days required to supply books and the percentage of the actual charge against the list price. (Author/PF)

Decisions on the disposition of worn books from a library collection should be based on systematic evaluation. A checklist of questions to be asked in sequence is offered. (Author/NH)

After the Inglewood (California) Public Library converted its adult subject collection to Library of Congress, it developed an adapted LC classification for children's materials based on a two letter scheme followed by one or two numbers. In use for over five years, it makes materials easy to locate and prepares children for transition to adult…

Outlines the major events, activities, projects, and publications that have contributed to the emergence of collection preservation as a field within librarianship. Seventy references are cited. (Author/FM)

Production was increased by analyzing the duties of the staff and assigning duties to the proper level of personnel. Further improvement was made through the use of process forms and machines. (Author/NH)