Descriptor
Bibliographies | 83 |
Library Collections | 83 |
Library Materials | 56 |
Library Material Selection | 39 |
Reference Materials | 33 |
College Libraries | 24 |
Library Guides | 18 |
Books | 14 |
Higher Education | 11 |
Library Acquisition | 9 |
Periodicals | 9 |
More ▼ |
Source
Author
Publication Type
Education Level
Audience
Media Staff | 1 |
Practitioners | 1 |
Laws, Policies, & Programs
Elementary and Secondary… | 1 |
Assessments and Surveys
What Works Clearinghouse Rating

Peck, Theodore P. – Special Libraries, 1973
The metric system portends to bring sweeping changes to certain aspects of our lives. This selective list of literature is an attempt to call attention to the variety of data and information available and suggests items for library collection building as well as exhibits and displays. (104 references) (Author)
Descriptors: Bibliographies, Information Sources, Library Collections, Library Material Selection
Shaffer, Dale E. – 1973
Basic materials and equipment useful in supporting a nursing curriculum are presented in this selected bibliography. It is not intended to be a comprehensive or complete listing of all subject matter in the various fields related to nursing. Rather, it is limited to major resources particularly useful to the nursing student, and which should be…
Descriptors: Bibliographies, Films, Library Collections, Library Material Selection
Boletin de la Real Academia Espanola, 1973
Refers to the library of the Spanish Royal Academy. (SK)
Descriptors: Bibliographies, Books, Libraries, Library Acquisition
Stiffler, Stuart A. – Libr Coll J, 1970
The librarian's book selection role is to provide materials containing innumerable idea- themes and to perform the indispensable task of eliminating the irrelevant, the unsound, and the superfluous. (Author)
Descriptors: Bibliographies, Librarians, Library Collections, Library Material Selection

Iowa Univ., Iowa City. School of Library Science. – 1977
This collection of selected bibliographies covers the following areas: (1) journal articles which deal with the problems of library collections, and those that offer guidelines and techniques for collection building; (2) fiction reviewing sources with publishers addresses and prices; (3) sources of information for acquisition of science fiction…
Descriptors: Bibliographies, Fiction, Librarians, Library Collections
Duignan, Peter; And Others – 1971
Library collections are generally ill equipped to effectively support foreign area students. This bibliography, one of a series on "neglected" foreign areas, attempts to provide guidelines for libraries in meeting these resources needs. Selection of entries was made according to the following guidelines: 1) few works in languages other…
Descriptors: African Culture, African History, Area Studies, Bibliographies
Gillin, Donald; And Others – 1970
This bibliography, similar to others on Asia and Africa, contains over 2000 titles relevant to the study of East Asia. Book, journal, and a few government citations -- the majority of which have been published within the last twenty years -- emphasize the humanities and social studies. Intended as a book selection guide, entries are graded as to…
Descriptors: Area Studies, Asian Studies, Bibliographies, Foreign Countries
Jacob, Louis A., Ed.; And Others – 1970
This bibliography, one of a series, represents an effort to develop a graded subject list of over 1500 titles relevant to the study of South Asia (the majority of which have been published in the last twenty years) which are appropriate for undergraduate libraries. Its emphasis is upon social studies and the humanities. Selections were made from…
Descriptors: Area Studies, Bibliographies, Foreign Countries, Higher Education
Johnson, Donald Clay, Ed.; And Others – 1970
Southeast Asian library resources primarily for the humanities and social sciences are listed in this bibliography that is one of a series. The volume furnishes a basic and balanced bibliography on all the countries of Southeast Asia, of manageable size for the undergraduate library. Selections include: 1) few works in languages other than…
Descriptors: Area Studies, Bibliographies, Foreign Countries, Higher Education
Velleman, Ruth A. – Library Journal, 1973
Physically disabled persons need information on assistive devices, legislative actions, special educational programs, travel, vocational counselling, etc. This bibliography is presented in the hope that public libraries in areas where this type of information is not currently available to their patrons will acquire some of this material. (52…
Descriptors: Bibliographies, Library Collections, Library Materials, Physical Disabilities
BOLTON, BARBARA G. – 1963
LISTINGS ARE GIVEN IN ELEVEN CATEGORIES. THEY ARE--(1) GENERAL, (2) ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS, (3) HIGH SCHOOLS, (4) SPECIAL SCHOOLS, (5) PLANNING AND DESIGN, (6) ECONOMIC ASPECTS, (7) SPECIAL FACILITIES, (8) FURNITURE AND EQUIPMENT, (9) SERVICES, (10) FIRE PREVENTION, AND (11) BIBLIOGRAPHY. COPIES OF SHORTER ARTICLES IN THIS BIBLIOGRAPHY MAY BE OBTAINED…
Descriptors: Bibliographies, Books, Indexes, Library Collections

Darling, Pamela W.; Ogden, Sherelyn – Library Resources and Technical Services, 1981
Outlines the major events, activities, projects, and publications that have contributed to the emergence of collection preservation as a field within librarianship. Seventy references are cited. (Author/FM)
Descriptors: Bibliographies, Books, History, Library Collections
Yang, Winston L. Y., Ed.; Yang, Teresa S., Ed. – 1968
Four essays by area specialists are included in this bibliographic guide to American library resources on Asia in an attempt to furnish some bibliographic control over the vast number of resources and reference aids that are often lost, unknown, and inaccessible to scholars and librarians. The volume is divided into three main sections. In the…
Descriptors: Area Studies, Asian History, Bibliographies, Directories
Nelson, Edward C. – 1967
The special purpose of this list of reference books is to strengthen regional reference library collections. It does not attempt to cover the range of titles required for a research or special library. Reference books for a children's library are not included unless they have a specific use in the adult reference room. This revision of the 1963…
Descriptors: Bibliographies, Books, Library Collections, Library Materials
Woy, James B. – Library Journal, 1972
A selection of recommended books published during 1971. (56 references) (Author)
Descriptors: Annotated Bibliographies, Bibliographies, Business, Library Collections