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)

The implications of reprints to libraries are discussed and some of the problems that accompany their production and distribution are indicated. (8 references) (Author/NH)

Microfilming preserves the library's holdings while creating space for new acquisitions without the need for new library construction and physical expansion. In addition, microfilming protects rare originals from excessive handling, preserves material with permanent research value and makes possible economic demand" reprinting via positive…

The experimental data presented indicate that both aqueous and nonaqueous deacidification treatments increase the potential life of most maps and that nonaqueous treatments can produce more protection against the development of harmful acidity in the future than aqueous treatments can produce. (9 references) (Author/NH)

The travels and tribulations of the Declaration of Independence are of particular interest in this period of the American Revolution Bicentennial. They are described, with emphasis on the history of its perservation. (Author)

A method for determining which titles should be bound based on significance to the physics literature, number of copies available, and circulation statistics is briefly described. The scheme provides for continuous evaluation of the journals which are bound. (3 references) (Author)

Some of the basic techniques of preserving and restoring prints and drawings are outlined. Examination, dry cleaning, stain removal, mending, backing removal, and lining are discussed, as well as aspects of the complexity of bleaching, types and nature of some stains and discolorations, and materials of poor quality used by many framers. (Author)

Developing techniques for the preservation of theater library materials has always been a major problem confronting librarians and museum curators. The methods used are dependent upon the purpose of the collection and should be analyzed in accordance with the varied aspects of its handling and research use. (Author/NH)

The problems of storage and maintenance which confront the map librarian are discussed. Included are the causes of map damage and deterioration, methods of detection and correction, and suggestions of further measures for optimum preservation. Useful guides on preservation and maintenance are cited. (7 references) (Author/NH)

Data on page and issue increases are revealed as well as the more traditional subscription price increases for twenty physics journals between 1959 and 1969. (10 references) (Author/NH)

Librarianship must develop a new awareness and conception of itself and its potential in order to gain the full professional recognition and autonomy it deserves. (Author/AB)

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)

Israel is sprinkled with a noteworthy representation of special libraries which run the gamut from modest kibbutz efforts to highly technical scientific and humanities libraries. A few examples are discussed here. (Author/CH)

Picture storage and retrieval are discussed. The use of Individual and Group cataloging is explained. (Part 1 appeared in the October, 1972 issue of Special Libraries''). (1 reference) (Author)