This overview of vendors supplying goods and services to libraries notes the development of library suppliers, services offered by subscription agencies, the use of online systems, services offered by book jobbers, other vendor services, binderies, and consumerism. (EJS)

Describes the developments being made in the videodisc industry with respect to the characteristics of each system, their capabilities, and their potential uses in libraries and other educational settings. (CHC)

Discussion of problem of paper deterioration in books highlights developments in paper industry, acidic and alkaline paper, demand for book paper by publishing industry, library material conservation, and preservation activities in three areas--deacidification (use of alkaline chemicals to neutralize acidic paper), microfilming, and…

The effect of new computer technology on the practice of collection development in libraries is reviewed, noting the use of computers and applications of management information systems to manage collections, automated acquisition systems, online abstracts and indexes, videodisc technology, and electronic publishing. Three footnotes are given. (EJS)

Issues related to prison libraries are discussed in six articles. Topics covered include the history of American penitentiary ideology; standards for prison libraries; the controversy as to whether prison libraries should serve prisoners or be used as penological tools; and the lack of knowledge about prison libraries within the general library…