Reviews problems for users created by the complexities of past practices for filing catalog cards, and describes some features of the new, more user-oriented ALA filing rules. (LLS)

Discusses some of the reasons for closing the card catalog or keeping it open, and suggests several alternatives, i.e., computer output micro catalogs, online catalogs, and book catalogs. Instructions are also given on how to use the AACR2 rules. Six references are listed. (LLS)

Gives suggestions on how to integrate records cataloged by the newly revised Anglo-American Cataloging Rules (AACR2) into the existing card catalogs of small and medium-sized libraries where conversion to automated systems is unaffordable and impractical. (LLS)

Discusses problems involved and describes procedures for integrating card catalog entries made according to the Anglo American Cataloging Rules, Second Edition (AACR2), into an existing author/title file. The fear that integration of the new AACR2 headings into existing files would create bibliographic chaos has proved to be unfounded. (LLS)

This guide provides detailed instructions for recording documents in the United Nations (UN) card catalog which provides access to the UN depository collection in the Harlan Hatcher Graduate Library at the University of Michigan. Procedures for handling documents when they are received include stamping, counting, and sorting into five categories:…

Creating a catalog for the synagogue or church library is a vital ministry, one that leads workers and parishioners to available resources for information and inspiration. Pointing out that cataloging is not too difficult or complicated for untrained professionals and volunteer librarians, this guide sets forth basic procedures for: (1) aiming…

Creating a catalog for the synagogue or church library is described as a vital ministry, one that leads workers and parishioners to available resources for information and inspiration. Arguing that cataloging is not too difficult or complicated for untrained professionals and volunteer librarians, this guide sets forth basic procedures for: (1)…

Compiled from a 1980 survey requesting library science guides for elementary and secondary schools, this booklet contains numerous learning activity examples from 36 states which are presented in three main sections. The introduction contains the preface and strategies for teaching learning skills. The major part of the document focuses on using…