Over 600 sources of print and nonprint information on energy are listed. Materials range from elementary to professional and technical levels. Each entry provides a description of an organization and its publication program, with examples of materials available. (KP)

Describes design and development of a regional directory of interlibrary loan (ILL) policies in East Tennessee libraries. (KP)

Reviews recent publications in online database literature including three newsletters ("Database Update,""Database Alert," and "Information Hotline"), a directory ("Guide to Online Databases"), and a textbook ("Online Reference and Information Retrieval" by Roger C. Palmer). The new "Guide to Searching ONTAP ABI/INFORM" is noted. (EJS)

Provides genealogical researchers with methods for obtaining microfilms of census schedules and indexes from the National Archives which are currently unavailable through participating libraries due to discontinuance of the loan program. Ordering information given includes catalogs available, addresses, prices and a listing of the 11 Regional…

In-house library databases or "private files" (online catalog, library-created indexes, citations to journal literature) are discussed, focusing on computer software directories, periodicals, general directories, and online directories as sources for information on computer software. (EJS)

Discusses the current small press scene, lists some sources of reviews of small press materials, and briefly describes a number of titles. (PF)

Numerous Web-based phone and address directories provide advantages over the white and yellow pages. Although many share a common database, each has features that set it apart: maps, suggested driving directions, and phone dialing. This article examines eight (Bigfoot, BigBook, BigYellow, Switchboard, Infospace, Contractjobs, InterNIC)…

The computerized data base on community organizations of Monroe County Public Library, Indiana is described. (KP)