Intended as an orientation for music librarians unfamiliar with the film music field, this presentation addresses the most common film music questions received from library patrons, including queries about composers, soundtrack albums, the subject of the music, and scores, and describes the basic film music reference sources to consult for…

This annotated bibliography of literature on public access to legal information is categorized into three sections: public access to legal information and materials in law libraries, access in non-law libraries, and non-prison libraries' responsibility to provide legal information to prisoners. (CLB)

This collection development article presents an annotated bibliography that includes materials on the rapidly changing field of robotics and how to build robots. Includes considering users' skill levels; basic electronics for beginners; combat robots; periodicals; and Web Sites. (LRW)

Describes the collections, roles, and services of the Reference Section of the National Library Service for the Blind and Physically Handicapped of the Library of Congress. Publications available from the series "Reference Circular" and "Reference Bibliography" are described, and it is suggested that they be used by librarians…

This guide identifies sources of information useful to libraries in meeting their users' needs on topics pertaining to Texas: books about the state's history, culture, and geography, and state agencies, and other bodies which provide information on specific topics. Included are books, both nonfiction and reference, telephone numbers, and…

Describes sources of information at the New York State Library that pertain to hearing impairment. Topics addressed include New York State's role in the development of deaf education; background on the state library; and library services aimed at special populations. A selected bibliography of 45 relevant items in the library collection is…

Discusses library use instruction in public libraries. The need for instruction is examined, the commitment of public libraries to provide information rather than instruction is considered, academic library and public library users' attitudes are discussed, and a 105-item bibliography of descriptive literature on use instruction in public…

Presents an annotated bibliography for librarians of access tools for publications and documents of specialized agencies of the United Nations (UN). A brief review of the nature and purpose of the UN specialized agencies is included, along with general sources for information on UN agencies. (seven references) (LRW)

This study consists of four parts: (1) an analysis of business dictionaries; (2) a list of the dictionaries reviewed according to which audience (novice or advanced user) the dictionary can better serve; (3) a table listing the dictionaries and the percentage of the vocabulary list contained in each source; and (4) the vocabulary list used to aid…

Examines the library's efforts to refashion its bookmobile services. User studies convinced the staff of the Memphis/Shelby County (TN) public library system that its bookmobile fleet should be expanded with smaller, multipurpose vehicles, service child care centers, visit housing authority properties, and provide literacy training. Includes a…

The growing population of deinstitutionalized persons with physical, mental, and emotional disabilities is described, some of their information needs are examined, methods of providing library services are suggested, and a rationale for community outreach is provided. The state program in Rhode Island is outlined. (22 references) (EAM)

This paper describes sources for meeting the information needs of travel clientele. Topics addressed include: (1) U.S. government Web sites; (2) collection development tools, including review journals, online bookstores, travel Web sites, and sources of point-by-point comparisons of guide books; (3) prominent guidebook series and publisher Web…

Knowing what type of information is appropriate for particular purposes, knowing how to find such information easily, and evaluating information may be called information literacy, digital literacy, media literacy, or techno-literacy. Educators should feel comfortable searching and critically evaluating information found on the Internet before…

Presents an annotated bibliography of 33 reference items--including several CD-ROM products--published during 1991-92 that were recommended by librarians. Materials are listed in the following areas: general works; business, science, and technology; fine arts; history and genealogy; medicine and health; and social sciences and humanities. A…

Newly revised, this one-volume guide will help information seekers identify, locate, and use key government reference sources. This book focuses on free information and depository materials--both available through toll-free phone numbers, mail or e-mail requests to agencies, or federal depository library collections. Arranged in four subject…