Reviews the concept of thematic analysis, discusses its strengths and limitations, and explores the applicability of the concept to the literature of information science through an examination of articles from volumes 16-27 of the Journal of the American Society for Information Science. A 16-item reference list is attached. (JL)

Describes a comparative survey of Ulrich's International Periodicals Directory and the Guide to Microforms in Print which indicated that the information on microform availability given by Ulrich's is not accurate. The results of the comparison are summarized in a table. (JL)

Traces some of the changes which public libraries have had to confront over the years and gives suggestions for dealing with future changes. Ten references are listed. (LLS)

Describes a special reference service that supports administrative, planning, management, and technical levels of an organization operating within the research and development and major systems acquisition environment. More than 15 references are cited. (Author/FM)

Describes a cooperative project to convert a library's hardcopy materials to microfiche, including the steps involved in conversion, conversion costs, sources of funding, and staff performance rates. Six references are listed. (FM)

Defines and explains concepts that might be encountered by library administrators; also gives examples. (SW)

Lists and analyzes rates charged by selected U.S. libraries for producing 35mm, archival quality, silver halide microfilm, and projects rates based on current market conditions. (FM)

Determines the usefulness of two cataloging databases in an industrial library by comparing the availability of catalog copy of the library's recent monographic acquisitions on OCLC and Inforonics. (FM)

Provides an introduction to use of three types of portable microfiche readers: hand-held readers, briefcase readers, and self-contained mobile readers. Features described include image quality, method of operation, product history, and optimal environments for utilization. (SW)

Defines the term media librarian as a person who is educated and knowledgeable and can work with all formats of information transfer in the context of a library. Three major concerns regarding the preparation of media librarians are also discussed. (LLS)

Contains a listing of federal publications available in microform, supplying price, publisher, format, estimated shelf space, and, where available, review citations to aid documents librarians conscious of the space saving advantages of microformatted documents. (Author)

Explains the need for accelerated deacidification practices at the Public Archives of Canada. Methods mentioned which prevent acid attack are aqueous and nonaqueous deacidification, gaseous deacidification solutions, and mass deacidification. The process of mass deacidification, developed at a pilot plant, is compared to workings of a refrigerator…

Online search is defined and search types established in an attempt to standardize terminology. Recommended definitions are included. (RAA)

The specific requirements of the art library, both in terms of its materials and users, should be considered when planning a microform reading facility. (Author)

Analyzes visual materials lending themselves to reproduction on microfiche according to four different types of projects presently available, and makes suggestions for future micropublication projects. (Author)