(1 reference)

Provides a rationale for broad-based participation in film selection, and describes how the Co-op carries out its responsibilities for previewing, selecting and distributing 16 mm films. (JB)

The specifications for serial records of the MARC Serials Distribution Service, the National Serials Data Program, and the International Standard Bibliographic Description for Serials are discussed. Both data content and, where applicable, machine format are analyzed. (4 references) (Author)

The author's purpose is not to moderate criticism of innovations in library management, but rather to sharpen it. A conceptual framework is presented to serve this purpose. (22 references) (Author/SJ)

Librarians are not professionals because they are not involved with saving lives. However, their job is to be a curator of civilization. (DH)

This article outlines a library management information system concerned with total library costs and performance. The system is essentially an adaptation of well-proven industrial and commercial management accounting techniques to the library context. (24 references) (Author)

A survey of the R. E. Gibson Library's journal collection was conducted to determine: (1) which journal titles could be discontinued, (2) which journal holdings could be moved to remote storage, and (3) which journal holdings could be converted to microfilm. (7 references) (Author)

The efforts of the IFLA Committee on Cataloguing to establish international standards for cataloguing and bibliographic records since 1954 are briefly reviewed. (16 references) (SJ)

The development of Romanian libraries in recent years with particular reference to the influence of the impact of information work is described. (Author/SJ)

Some bracing thoughts and suggested guidelines on the delicate relationship between publishers and reviewers are presented by the president of a small, independent trade house. (Author/KE)

The problems of storage and maintenance which confront the map librarian are discussed. Included are the causes of map damage and deterioration, methods of detection and correction, and suggestions of further measures for optimum preservation. Useful guides on preservation and maintenance are cited. (7 references) (Author/NH)

Instant knowledge of research literature is the first order of reference business. This bibliography is intended to aid researchers and librarians who need quick access to material dealing with U.S. legislative history. (5 references) (Author/NH)