This article reports on activities relating to the automation of technical processing at the Library of Congress. The master guidelines for automation of the LC core bibliographic system and several individual projects are described. (29 references) (Author/SJ)

Lists four areas identified by participants at the 1987 Resources and Technical Services Division Serials Section program as mandatory considerations in the study of serials automation within the context of linking public and technical library services. Four conference papers to be published in this and subsequent issues are introduced. (MES)

This report pertains to a large research library beginning the change-over to shared cataloging by an on-line system, and the early stages of the implementation of computer techniques for part of the technical processes system of the Ohio College Library Center (OCLC). (Author)

To speed materials to the user while allowing a maturation period to take full advantage of the National Program for Acquisitions and Cataloging, many libraries make newly-acquired materials available for circulation before cataloging. The U. C. L. A. library employs a computer to produce weekly author and title listings. (Author/DH)

Trends in electronic editions, on-demand publishing, and online publishing are reviewed and their potential effects on library services and organization are discussed, including library material selection, acquisitions, cataloging, serials, circulation, and home printers. Thirteen references are provided. (EJS)

Describes the organization of a project to automate acquisitions activities at the National Library of Venezuela which was carried out at Northwestern University between 1976 and 1979, and which led to the automation of cataloging operations at the National Library. (Author/JL)

Northwestern University Library's 10 1/2 years of experience with computer support for technical services is used to provide a long-term view in this analysis of the impact of automation on staffing. Technical services staff allocations and reductions, the resulting improvements in services, and the savings in salaries are discussed. (Author/EM)

Reviews activities of Automation Development Department established in 1975 at National Library of China. Education of staff members, introduction of Library of Congress MARC tapes and Japanese computer system (Hitachi M-150H), development of application systems, the National Bibliographic Center Computer System, and long-term targets for the…

This review of the 1986 literature on serials covers nine areas: (1) automation of processing; (2) cataloging; (3) union lists and network cooperation; (4) selection practices; (5) differential pricing; (6) serials work abroad; (7) subject collection; (8) service to patrons; and (9) serials librarianship as a professional specialization. (102…

Examines major issues and trends in serials management represented in the literature published during 1990. Topics covered include the pricing crisis; publishing and scholarly communication; cancellation projects; technological developments and alternatives to print; claiming and replacement activities; acquisitions and collection development;…