Close collaboration between library and bookstore (or a complete merger of the two) could do much to solve the immediate problems faced by many small colleges with small library collections and limited budgets. (MF)

Refers to the library of the Spanish Royal Academy. (SK)

Brief reviews of recently published books for children are arranged by grade levels. Included are sections on books for young adults and non-fiction. (250 references) (DH)

Brief reviews of recently published books, arranged by subject, comprise the main section of The Book Review.'' The Books to Come'' segment includes brief reviews of a few specially noted books and a comprehensive listing of scientific, technical, medical and business books. (1000 references) (DH)

Presents a list of nursing books primarily intended for libraries newly involved in the acquisition of nursing literature. They are listed by subject area and include author, title, publisher, publication date, and price. (CT)

Two out-of-print book buying methods, searching desiderata files against out-of print book catalogs and advertising want lists in The Library Bookseller,'' are compared based on the data collected from a sample of 168 titles. (7 references) (Author)

Since the ACRL "Standards for College Libraries are at best a questionable guide in budget preparation, the writers attempted to arrive at a more objective formula for a basic budget for current acquisitions. A minimum figure for books is proposed, based on an examination of reviews in seventy-one professional journals. (Editor/JB)

Results of a survey of the use of blanket orders by research libraries. Covers extent of use, reviewing of dealer's selections, advantages and disadvantages, and prospects for future use. (JS)

The body of literature on book selection during 1550-1700 has helped shape the growth of scholarly libraries to our day. 29 references. (Author/AB)

Describes a study partially replicating the 1978 University of Pittsburgh library materials study. Findings presented include the five-year circulation patterns of DePauw University books sampled compared with the University of Pittsburgh's patterns, and circulation of books given to and purchased by DePauw University. Provided are four tables and…

Using approval plans, professional selection can start where the work of the jobber leaves off. Librarians should evaluate service received and the long-terms effects on collection development. (Author/NH)

Approval plan purchasing is related to library goals of comprehensiveness, pointing out the interrelated pressures of the university system which have contributed to making this method of purchasing possible and the defensive techniques used to justify it. (19 references) (Author)

A plan developed by the Acquisitions Department at San Fernando Valley State College for acquiring o.p. books and for evaluating the dealers who supply them is discussed. (Author)

The Library Association of the City University of New York provides a bibliography of information sources, books, and articles to aid the library in its role as a consumer of materials and equipment. Some subjects covered include furniture, product evaluations, book selection and acquisition, media materials and equipment, periodicals, book costs,…

This article describes the out-of-print book procurement system presently is use at Stanford University libraries. Instead of granting exclusive rights to a bookdealer, Stanford relies upon an in-house specialist, a former bookdealer, who prepares desiderata letters and evaluates offers received. (8 references) (Author)