The rationale for providing native language materials in school resource libraries is discussed. In 1978, only 0.1 percent of school library collections in Canada were in languages other than French or English. Most English as a Second Language programs are designed to promote students' assimilation into English language society. This orientation…

Common policies, practices, and trends in acquisitions in the complex field of area studies, including the weak structure of the book trade, the lack of bibliographic control, and current cooperative efforts. (JS)

This work published every 2 years is a directory of international and area studies librarians in Ohio. It is the first project of the Organization of International and Area Studies Librarians in Ohio (OIALO) organized in July 1996. This directory identifies 35 individuals with experience in collection development, reference service, and cataloging…

A CONFERENCE WAS SPONSORED BY THE UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN LIBRARY SCHOOL TO BETTER INFORM LIBRARIANS ABOUT THE PUBLIC LAW 480 PROGRAM UNDER WHICH THE LIBRARY OF CONGRESS ACQUIRES FOREIGN LANGUAGE AND ENGLISH PUBLICATIONS FROM DEVELOPING NATIONS FOR SELECTED U.S. LIBRARIES. REPRESENTING THE VARIOUS ASPECTS OF THE PROGRAM, MEMBERS OF THE PANEL…