Recommends the establishment of a national bibliographic center for public libraries as an alternative source of cataloging. (PF)

Analytical cataloging is defined, several examples are given of practices in a number of British public libraries, and some suggestions are made for the future. (Author)

Describes the setting up of a collection of puppets for circulation at the Tredyffrin Public Library in Pennsylvania and explains how to fund, publicize, and manage such a collection. Investing in a puppet program does not require a lot of money; enthusiasm can stretch a little money a long way. (JPF)

Reports the application of a microcomputer for automating the circulation system of a small public library in Oregon. (RAA)

This report is the first of three in a series to determine unit time and cost estimates for the major operations of the Technical Services Division of the Tucson Public Library. Members of the Processing Unit recorded daily activities for a 4-week period and from these logs processing costs were developed. Processing procedures are outlined and…

The evaluation of the free public library service of Vermont resulted in the following conclusions: (1) further basic professional assistance by the regional library staff is needed at the local library level; (2) financial aid is needed by many small local libraries to improve salaries, add books and library material, purchase supplies and…

Described is a practical approach to continuous reviews, evaluation and weeding (CREW) of library collections, its advantages, and the detailed procedure. Guides by Dewey classes are prepared including information as to age, maximum permissible time without usage, and the presence of various negative factors concerning the material. A bibliography…

Describes the Tacoma Public Library's experience with "BIP Plus," the CD-ROM version of Books in Print. Memory requirements, search capabilities, automatic ordering, and the library staff's response are discussed. Keyword searching is explained as the system's most used feature, and price the area of most serious concern. (EM)

Report on success of a fully automated circulation system, part of a total system concept which considers all aspects of library operation, in a branch of the Boulder (Colorado) Public Library. (JS)

One of the main problems in the crowded public libraries of Hong Kong is too much use by too many people. (Author)

Notes problems with cataloging library materials in the small and medium sized public library and suggests interpretations of the Anglo-American cataloging rules, with recommendations for their adaptation to smaller libraries. (CWM)

Describes the local, in-house designed, automated, on-line circulation system which has been in operation at the public library in Farmers Branch, Texas, since October 1, 1975. The relatively inexpensive system is linked to the IBM System 3 Model 10 in the city data processing department. (JVP)

This booklet, one of a series of background papers for the White House Conference, explores the potential of new technologies to improve library services while reducing library costs. Separate subsections describe the application of technology to the following library functions: acquisitions, catalogs and cataloging, serials control, circulation…

A synopsis of three studies conducted in the Technical Services area of the Tucson Public Library from January 1977-June 1980, this report presents estimated costs of acquiring, cataloging, and processing print and nonprint library materials. An average cost of $7.00 per book copy and $12.20 per nonprint copy is developed, and it is demonstrated…

A progress report on audiovisual material cataloging standards and services is presented. (Author)