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

This article provides a practical guide, in summary form, for moving a library. The points considered are: timing of the move, consideration of the methods to be adopted, selection of a contractor, relations with contractors, preparations, preliminary work and organization of the move itself. (64 references) (Author/SJ)

Summarizes some of the highlights and points out certain special features that characterize the collection development of East Asian-language materials in North American libraries at different stages from 1869-1975. (Author)

Procedures for solving the problem of overordering copies of books for which fewer copies would be sufficient are discussed. (SJ)

Nine tables compare prices, indexing coverage, and library popularity of periodical titles for 1977 to 1979. Titles are chosen from indexing services' authority groups and are listed by subject. Based on number of library subscriptions from indexing services, a "weighted price" serves as a budget guideline. (SW)

The retiring editor of Dewey Decimal Classification recounts the development of the system from the 16th through the 19th editions, i.e., 1956-1980. During this period, the system has undergone major changes to internationalize its character. Special provisions have been incorporated for branches of history, geography, language, literature, the…

This review of the manner in which audiovisual materials are treated in current national library legislation in the Scandinavian countries examines public library legislation enacted in Denmark, Norway, and Finland, and school library legislation in Denmark in terms of their provision for and funding of audiovisual materials. Basic considerations…

Focuses on copyright issues for digitization of literary works in hybrid libraries. Discusses which works are covered by copyright within the term "literary works"; exceptions to copyright; preservation copies; preparing for negotiation; the licensing agreement; the EU and copyright; and copyright after digitization. (AEF)

In this report of the Council's fourteenth year, a sum of $1,722,375 was appropriated for the support of 29 new projects and work was continued or completed on a good many more. It has become increasingly evident that the average library will never be able to "go it alone" in some aspects of the new technology--automation, for example.…

Presented are groups of books that could serve as basic environmental education libraries for four age categories: preschool to 8, 8 to 11, 11 to 14, and 14 to adult. The libraries are organized into basic ($25), intermediate ($50), and advanced ($75) amounts for each age category. (BT)

A study was conducted in which fiction reviews in five primary book review journals were read to identify titles by previously unpublished fiction writers issued in hardcover by U. S. commercial publishers during 1979, to analyze this critical evaluation, and to gauge the purchase of these titles by libraries. Totals of 216 novels and 10…

Sources and selection criteria for maps and charts published by the United States government are outlined in this manual. Since there is still no comprehensive index to U.S. government published maps, several selections tools are recommended. A section is included concerning the map and chart programs of each of the issuing departments, agencies,…