Suggests guidelines for the classification of law materials in a small library using the published parts of the scheme and some extrapolations from them. (Author)

Reviews the 1990 literature that concerns subject analysis. Issues addressed include subject cataloging, including Library of Congress Subject Headings (LCSH); classification, including Dewey Decimal Classification (DDC), Library of Congress Classification, and classification in online systems; subject access, including the online use of…

The most satisfactory procedure for handling changes is the complete reclassification of old and new publications to conform with newly assigned notations. This insures that the publications for each agency will be located together on the shelves and that closely connected series will not be split. (Author/NH)

The validity of the direct shelf approach as a concept for organizing library materials, with special reference to its component, browsing" is investigated by this survey. Findings implied policy recommendations for library management and library school curricula. (33 references) (Author/NH)

The problems of indexing, filing, and retrieving nonbook items become more difficult as the proliferation continues. This article presents a set of guidelines intended to provide cataloging consistency for nonbook materials. (Author)

Presents findings of investigations of Library of Congress subject analysis of minority groups conducted at St. John's and Florida State Universities to determine if the analysis is prejudiced, offensive to the affected group, accessed via terms the intended audience would use, and if the vocabulary is objective. (FM)

Describes the elements of a selection decision model, and develops an outline for classification of library materials by source of origin. Descriptions of short- and long-term goals for collection development are included, as well as an outline of macro- and microselection decision making. (Author/MBR)

Reviews the 1992 literature on subject analysis. Highlights include theoretical foundations; subject cataloging; machine-assisted subject cataloging; machine-executed subject cataloging; classification systems; subject headings and indexing; online subject access; and special materials. (Contains 133 references.) (LRW)

Discusses the problems in existing cataloging and classification systems which have contributed to the difficulties of theater librarianship. Some alternatives to these systems are described, and data from a survey concerning current cataloging/classification practices in theater librarianship are presented. A 39-item reference list and the survey…

Review of the 1991 literature on serials discusses publishing and scholarly communication; subject bibliographies; acquisitions; pricing; evaluation and use studies; electronic serials; cataloging, classification, and shelf arrangement; indexing and content analysis; automated serials control; preservation; professional issues; union catalogs; and…

Examines major issues and trends in serials management represented in the literature published during 1990. Topics covered include the pricing crisis; publishing and scholarly communication; cancellation projects; technological developments and alternatives to print; claiming and replacement activities; acquisitions and collection development;…

A current awareness system for new academic library acquisitions was developed to reduce the subject disciplinary constraints of traditional acquisitions lists. This report discusses the development and evaluation of the system, the use of acquisitions lists from the Research Libraries Group (RLG), user interests, and user satisfaction. (LRW)