Describes some of the confusing aspects of the Bibliography Section (Z Class) of the Library of Congress Classification system and recounts the preparation of a key showing a comparison of the A through P classes with their corresponding Z numbers. The comparative classification key is appended. (JL)

Intended to foster a common language for information exchange about library operations and resources, this handbook provides library managers, boards of trustees, and other library decisionmakers with guidance in identifying items of information from which to obtain factual and comparative data for (1) developing policies and decisions; (2)…

This thesaurus attempts to standardize terms used to designate intellectual genres of textual materials in general rare book libraries. Because of the nature of such libraries, it has a literary-historical bias. For the purpose of this list, genre is defined as a recognized category of works (not their physical manifestations) characterized by a…

This glossary defines common library terms and serves as a quick reference source for library users. Many of the new terms that have been incorporated to librarianship are consolidated in this document as well as new terms created as a result of developments in technology. Over 150 terms cover abbreviations, acronyms, technology and equipment,…

Based on the 18th edition of "Library of Congress Subject Headings" (LCSH), this book is a compilation of the most-used Library of Congress subject headings and authority-file personal names. The book is meant to assist library professionals who are automating their catalog or who are switching from "Sears List of Subject…

This book is meant to assist library professionals who are automating their catalog or who are switching from "Sears List of Subject Headings" to the Library of Congress Subject Headings (LCSH) as subject authority. A first-check source for the most frequently used headings needed in media centers and public libraries, this third edition…

A subject heading keyword-in-context (KWIK) list for the vertical files at the University of California, Davis, is presented. It is noted that the KWIK list was prepared to assist library users in locating more subject headings for available materials in the various pamphlet collections and that the list is computerized to enable frequent…

This document consists of the call numbers and holdings of journals listed in the "Applied Science and Technology Index" (ASTI) located in the libraries of North Carolina State University (NCSU). In addition to helping ASTI users at NCSU, it may also be used for regional and national purposes. As a regional resource it may help libraries…

A textbook classification scheme that allows the expression of curricular relationships is revised to include new curriculum materials for math, science, special education, career education, foreign languages, and social studies. Designed for teacher training institutions, curriculum laboratories, resource centers, and adjunct collections in…

The information collection and dissemination facilities and activities of 20 regional and international organizations involved in higher education are described. A brief statement of the purpose and scope of each organization is given, with its library resources and documentation and information services described. (Author/JMD)

This document comprises four reports related to the Midwest State Archives Guide Project. The first report, "Producing In-House Finding Aids and Administrative Reports: An Expanded Data Base Design," details an expanded SPINDEX database design that could be used to produce a variety of administrative reports. Specific examples are given…