Identifies questions that school librarians considering retrospective conversion should ask to evaluate their catalog needs and questions to ask vendors about their conversion methods. Comparative data about various vendors and methods of retrospective conversion are provided, along with a list of vendor addresses. (CLB)

Presents guidelines for library media specialists who are preparing to install automated systems to provide improved management and access services. Reasons for automating library management are discussed; hardware and software considerations are reviewed, including costs and compatibility; and retrospective conversion of bibliographic records is…

This series of articles examines various aspects of audiovisual production. Topics discussed include production programs for teachers and students offered by school libraries; the use of thermal transparencies and filmstrips; animation techniques; slide shows; videotape productions; and mainstreaming special education students in media projects.…