Lists current bibliographies of special subjects according to both form and field. Sources cited were issued in the United States in 1979. (FM)

Represents an expansion of the 1977 United States reply to UNESCO's annual questionnaire that solicits information from each country for its bimonthly "Bibliography, Documentation, Terminology." Included are a National Bibliography, divided into media categories; current bibliographies, listed by subject; and a bibliography of…

Provides a broad overview of the development of abstracting and indexing services in science and technology during the last three and one-half decades. Major trends that have affected individual producers, services, and the field as a whole are identified. A 10-item reference list accompanies the text. (Author/JL)

Evaluates the Educational Resources Information Center (ERIC) database. Summarizes ERIC's history and organization, and discusses criticisms concerning access, currency, and database content. Reviews role of component clearinghouses, indexing practices, thesaurus structure, international coverage, and comparative studies. Finds ERIC a valuable…

IN AN ATTEMPT TO REVIEW THE CURRENT STATE OF LIBRARY AND BIBLIOGRAPHIC DEVELOPMENTS IN SOVIET STUDIES, TO ASSESS MAJOR DEFICIENCIES AND NEEDS, AND TO RECOMMEND NEW SOLUTIONS AND PROGRAMS FOR THE FUTURE, 40 ACADEMIC AND GOVERNMENT SPECIALISTS, LIBRARIANS, AND FOUNDATION OFFICIALS WERE BROUGHT TOGETHER IN A CONFERENCE IN NEW YORK IN NOVEMBER, 1966.…