A union list of pre-1801 books in British libraries has long been needed, but its compilation has always fallen outside the capacities of existing manual systems. This report discusses an experimental project to devise, test, and evaluate techniques for the compilation of such a union catalog. To scale down the proposed catalog for the experiment,…

This bibliographical guide to the resources for advanced study and research in the libraries of the United Kingdom and Ireland provides a record of all published library catalogs, all checklists of specialized collections in libraries; calendars of manuscripts and archives; exhibition catalogs; articles descriptive of library collections; guides…

This book addresses the problem of when a library has limited catalog access, and explores various technological methods to expand the catalog beyond its traditional boundaries. Fourteen chapters describe catalog projects in individual libraries: (1) "Enhancing Access to Information: Building Catalogs for the Future" (David A. Tyckoson);…

A systematic and sequential description of map collection operations for the guidance and training of map librarians is provided by this compilation of 48 selected articles. The articles treat seven specific subjects: introduction to maps, elements of maps, map classification and use, bibliographies and acquisitions guides, map processing and…

A full explanation of the unit-entry system of cataloging phonograph records and suggestions for its use are given. The basic essentials of identification and analysis of elements of individual works in a collection are described and examples provided. Various descriptor fields are defined for use in computerized cataloging access. Library of…

Using a series of FORTRAN programs written for use on an IBM 1130 computer, the periodical holdings of Bluefield State College and Concord College in West Virginia have been jointly cataloged. The programs will produce periodical listings for each of the school's individual libraries, for the combined holdings of the two schools, and by subject…

This reference book provides the latest information about the vast collections of U.S. and overseas federal libraries. The nearly 2,300 entries have been updated, and 123 new entries have been added. Entries include details such as the name of the library administrator, type of library, number of staff, size of collection, special subjects and…

This guide argues that cataloging rules for all materials, both book and nonbook, should be based on the same principles so that all catalog records can be in one file. The guidance in this book applies to collections that are directly accessible to the public where archival conservation plays little role. It is written for libraries that…