The results of a survey of the New York Metropolitan Reference and Research Library Agency (METRO) and selected Association of Research Libraries (ARL) member-libraries concerning the selection tools they use the most frequently in acquiring new materials are tabulated in this guide. The categories covered by the survey are based on the Library of…

Discusses the conversion of moderately-used physics journals from hard copy to roll microfilm at the University of Minnesota at Minneapolis, and reports the results of monitoring the use of filmed titles. Two references are listed. (CHC)

To examine relationship between strength of book reviews in "Choice" and subsequent circulation of titles reviewed, authors drew sample of reviews from "Choice," ranked reviews according to reviewer's opinion of book, determined frequency of circulation in Purdue General Library, and correlated frequency with strength of…

Presents a list of nursing books primarily intended for libraries newly involved in the acquisition of nursing literature. They are listed by subject area and include author, title, publisher, publication date, and price. (CT)

Reports results of survey of purchasing patterns of school libraries in Ontario, Canada, for five periodicals--"OWL,""Chickadee,""Hibou,""Ranger Rick," and "World." Reasons for purchasing magazines, magazine use, personnel background, materials budget, and a discussion of those libraries not…

Discusses objective and subjective standards for library selection of new periodicals. Twenty-four recommended magazines published for the first time in 1986 or 1987 are reviewed under subject headings which included satire, lifestyles, life and art, comics, health, and literary criticism and music. Ordering information for the magazines is…

This list of 60 microcomputer magazines encountered at newsstands during September 1984 is broken down by specific computer or software coverage. Reviews for 22 magazines note number of pages, advertisements, reviews, and articles, reviewer's opinions, and recommended use. Eight magazines are recommended for most libraries. (EJS)

Discusses the differences between the serious ufologist and the interested novice, reviews essential reference works and journals dealing with UFOs, and addresses problems that libraries have in collecting UFO literature. (FM)

Provides a list of 346 current print books and journals that are basic to a nursing library. It is intended as a selection guide for those who are not familiar with current nursing literature but are responsible for selecting it for libraries or departmental collections. The list is arranged by subject and includes author, title, publication date,…

Provides up-to-date information on ranking of physiology periodicals based on citation counts. (JB)

If considered as a commodity, the periodical proliferation may be checked by the economically sound principle of limiting the size of library collections. (Author)

Discusses cost and utility of periodicals in school libraries and suggests ways to promote their use. (PF)

Reviews in detail the book reviewing journals of interest to academic libraries. A bibliography of current and useful selection tools is included. (PF)

Profile of library review journal "Choice" as it enters its twenty-first year highlights the pool of approximately 3,000 reviewers (recruitment, subject expertise); inception of the "Choice" concept; organizational objectives (to serve libraries with best possible reviews of scholarly materials); and recent editorial changes…