Discusses the networking possibilities open to special libraries, including the benefits of and barriers to participation in a national network. Twenty-one references are cited. (FM)

Examines the growth of map libraries in the United States, the evolution of specialized professional training for map librarians, and the associated growth of a corpus of literature about maps in libraries. The author also discusses map librarianship today and concludes that we have reached the end of the "Emergence of Maps in Libraries"…

At the University of New Mexico, a machine-readable work file was developed to aid the bibliographer in science collection building. (PF)

The 1975 librarian must determine whether to begin collecting materials on the International System of Measurements (metric system). Librarians are urged to learn and use the metric system, provide displays, and collect materials to better serve their patrons. Bibliography. (Author/LS)

The metric system portends to bring sweeping changes to certain aspects of our lives. This selective list of literature is an attempt to call attention to the variety of data and information available and suggests items for library collection building as well as exhibits and displays. (104 references) (Author)

Describes the experience of Lehigh University with a manual selective dissemination of information service. (PF)

Used a survey to determine that special librarians place much importance on self-respect, freedom, inner harmony, and wisdom, and less importance on pleasure, comfort, social recognition, and security. Implications for recruiting, continuing education, and leadership are discussed. Nine references are cited. (FM)

Discusses the advantages of using telecommunications technology in libraries to facilitate the rapid and cost-effective transmission of information, and examines the benefits and disadvantages of facsimile transmission. Ten references are cited. (FM)

Provides librarians and curators with guidelines for the proper storage and preservation of maps and plans. Eleven references are cited. (FM)

Current awareness and continuing education in the health sciences community are relying more and more on audiocassettes. Indexing of cassette journals and sources of information about these materials are considered. Audiocassette journals available to health professionals and libraries on a subscription basis are listed. (4 references) (Author)

Reviews the demographic, political, social, economic, and technological trends that will affect special libraries in the near future. Twenty-eight references are cited. (FM)

Presents the results of studies conducted at the University of Cincinnati Health Sciences Library to evaluate the cost effectiveness of overdue loan procedures and circulation loan period policy. Eight references are listed. (FM)

Describes the implementation of a user-oriented online indexing system at the Boys Town Center's Library Services Division. (FM)

Most municipalities do not have bibliographic control and checklists of their publications. Because of the complexity of the subject, and major obstacles in locating materials of interest to their clientele, reference librarians need to understand the benefits of documents and locate sources for them. (10 references) (Author/DH)

Library performance criteria used by managers in 62 academic, special, and public libraries are analyzed to measure the extent to which criteria proposed in the literature are actually used, to identify types of criteria in use, and to develop guidelines for future criterion selection. (Author)