Some avenues of relief to the book space problem via in-house practices are presented in this paper, all of which have been attempted in some library at some time, but they are only stop-gap measures. The only permanent solution is construction of additional space. (NH)

Only the imaginative combination of space utilization and collection organization will help solve the problems of the most efficient and effective ways to handle the storage of large masses of little-used books. (NH)

Compact book storage and the economies and costs of compact book shelving are considered. (NH)

Discusses the right of authors to remuneration for library lending in terms of which authors, publications, libraries, and users are eligible. Problems with measurement and recording, sources of funds, and other practical and economic considerations are also examined. Eight references are listed. (CHC)

Criteria, with examples, for good science materials for elementary school libraries. (LS)

History and present status of library publications, with emphasis on periodicals. (LS)

What the machine and the computer have done to help solve the book storage problem are studied and evaluated. The various systems fall into two categories: (1) mechanized with power assist and (2) mechanized and/or computerized. (NH)

Describes kinds of book bindings and bindery services. Tells how to select a bindary and evaluate a sample. Provides binding standards and an analysis of binding trends. (LS)

Discusses 10 criteria to use when selecting traditional and contemporary literature for use with deaf children. Sharing literature is discussed; definitions of folklore are considered; and appendices list 55 traditional tales and 29 contemporary titles that are appropriate for use with deaf children. (68 references) (LRW)

Book wholesale services to libraries--how they work, what to expect, and financial dealings, approval programs, evaluation, and the wholesaler's future. (LS)

Third World countries, as evidenced by their history and recent experience, have basic handicaps which retard the growth of book production and dissemination. Reasons why the library has not made a strong impact on publishing are also discussed. (MBR)

This 11-article issue on quality book publishing (publication of intellectual and thought-provoking works as opposed to "popular" or "fad" works) covers books, publishing, and libraries in the information age; role of authors; editing; role of agents; agent and literary market; book production; marketing; promotion; and…

Trends examined include an early period of conservatism followed by an innovative period, the advent and implications of paperbacks, micropublishing, hardcover reprints, the small press movement, self-publishing and fine printing, and the effects of these trends on libraries and their development. (MBR)

Considers the role of books and reading in undergraduate education. Highlights include the future of books in American colleges, including reader interaction and new communications formats challenging printed text; literacy and the undergraduate, including new information technologies; and the role of reading in a liberal education and in lifelong…