The National Serials Pilot Project, Phase II of the National Serials Data Program, is described. Utilizing the MARC format for processing serials, the objectives were: (1) to create a machine-readable file containing live serials in the fields of science and technology, (2) to produce a number of preliminary listings, and (3) to produce one or…

Magnetic tape format specifications for authority records distributed by the Library of Congress through the MARC Distribution Service--Subject and Name Authorities are described in this outline. Information is provided on segments and length of logical records, blocks, volume and file organization, and character set. (KP)

A list of 29 sources of French Canadian materials for children has been compiled including addresses of publishing agencies, catalog numbers, and prices of the catalogs. The information pamphlet was issued in both French and English. (AP)

The copyright law of the United States is amended in its entirety by this act that takes effect in 1978. Literary works; musical works; dramatic works; pantomimes and choreographic works; pictorial, graphic, and sculptural works; motion pictures and other audiovisual works; and sound recordings are included in the subject matter of copyright.…

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

At Washington High School in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, the library-college concept is proving to be a decisive factor in shaping new methods of teaching. (Author)

Discusses the history of library unionism and reviews "Unionization: The Viewpoint of Librarians" by Theodore Lewis Guyton. (PF)

It is not too ambitious to hope that well-rounded, user-oriented media collections will exist in every library. (Author/PF)

From 1973-1975 public librarians fared worse economically than public libraries. (Author)

Summarizes the conclusions and recommendations of a survey of the coverage of documentation, library, and archives periodicals by six major abstracting and indexing services in 1973. (PF)

In this literature review, the effect of catalog division on catalog departments in terms of cost, physical expansion of the catalog, as well as methods and different kinds of division are considered. (Author/PF)

Presents statistics on the status of women in Canada, particularly those involved in higher education. (PF)

Explains the history and organization of the Community and describes its publishing program. (PF)

An interview with Johnsie Lumpkin, a school librarian fervently committed to the use of media. (Author/PF)