Describes the work of the director of the National Center for Children's Books in Paris, France. (FL)

This guide is divided into two sections; a Product Directory listing product groups subdivided into individual products with the names of the firms that supply them, and the Suppliers Directory, which lists each firm, the full address and all branches, telephone number(s), and products and services available. (Author/JL)

Discusses several collections of poetry that children enjoy. (HTH)

Presents a survey designed to find out the status of research materials in the field of Baltic studies. Deals primarily with such reference tools as bibliographies, catalogs, indexes, encyclopedias, dictionaries, and such sources as critical editions, collections of documents, media information, statistical information, and others. (Executive…

Provides a guide for librarians to use in selecting globes by discussing how globes are made, types of globes, special and extraterrestrial globes, selecting criteria, and comparing such features as aesthetic appeal, readability, and currency of political information. A list of globe manufacturers and a selected bibliography are provided. (CHC)

Recommends that librarians locally develop mini-union catalogs to provide for increased access to library materials and to facilitate interlibrary loan. Practical instruction is provided for the preparation of such catalogs. (RAA)

After a brief discussion of considerations in book selection, the author suggests some new and classic titles in children's literature that may be useful in values education. Publisher, cost and grade level are listed for each recent title. (SJL)

This proposal for training conservators of library and archival materials reviews recent activities of national conservation groups, names conservation characteristics that would influence such training, describes conservation jobs, and identifies needs and priorities of the field and of individual institutions. (JD)

Makes a case for an in-house minor repairs workshop to treat circulating materials of a small research library. Preservation methods, materials, and training are discussed, and useful reference sources are mentioned. (JD)

A starter collection list for parent-teacher shelf in a children's department including books, pamphlets and magazines. (KP)

Presents responses to 10 common arguments against the use of Internet filters in libraries. Highlights include keyword blocking; selection of materials; liability of libraries using filters; users' judgments; Constitutional issues, including First Amendment rights; and censorship. (LRW)

Proposes that a cost model specific to preserving authentic electronic records be developed. Topics include financial challenges of processes involved in preserving electronic records; financial management tools to support the decision-making processes that archives and libraries use; digital resources and data types; and baseline requirements…

Discusses commercially available electronic books (e-books) and implications for librarians. Highlights include factors that influence its dissemination and use, including type of library, access methods, and the vendor; copyright; digital rights management; e-book hardware, including PDAs (personal digital assistances); comparing content vendors;…

Reviews the problem of rising periodical subscriptions costs for libraries, and argues that subscribers must take a stand by refusing to subsidize greedy publishers. Guidelines for increasing the effectiveness of serials budgets by decreasing the number of subscriptions are suggested. (CLB)

Examines the issue of evaluation of information by librarians in reference services, comparing this aspect of reference with the evaluative decisions made in the selection process. It is argued that libraries should assume an evaluative role in order to help users sort through information and make wise decisions about what they need. (two…