Discussion of the Library Bill of Rights focuses on paternalism and the dangers of Internet filtering, in response to a previous article that advocated revision of the Bill of Rights. Topics include ethical presuppositions; censorship; philosophical foundations; access; social contract theory; and utilitarianism. (LRW)

Describes the materials included in this microform publishing project documenting the history of the Library of Congress (LC). Materials in four organizational categories are discussed: (1) resources for the study of LC; (2) the Librarians of Congress; (3) functions and services of LC; and (4) the buildings of the library. (MES)

Describes the experiences of Mary Jones as librarian at the University of Nebraska (1892-97), her resignation attributed to sex discrimination, the impact of her resignation on the library, and her subsequent positions at the University of Illinois, University of Iowa, and Los Angeles Public Library. A sidebar discusses women's career paths in the…

This selected bibliography lists government publications geared for preschool children through high school students in the areas of American Indians, astronomy, crafts, drug and alcohol abuse, energy, environment, food and nutrition, history, the postal service, safety, space science, and weather. Suggestions for locating and obtaining government…

Reviews the status of photostats and microfilm at the New York Public Library, including evaluations of the demand for each and the relationship between the two forms during the 1930s, 1940s, and 1950s. Reasons why the two forms continue to coexist--even though it was predicted that microfilm would replace photostats--are discussed. (24…

The first of two articles provides current information on the pricing practices of periodical publishers. The second provides current pricing information on U.S. serials services. Both articles include tables which break down the data by subject categories and show increases since 1977. (MES)

Examines the function of an authority file and the application of authority control to microcomputer-based library databases. Capabilities of relational database management systems which allow for an authority control system on the microcomputer level are noted. (10 references) (MES)

Discusses public library districts that provide funding directly to libraries rather than through local government or property taxes. Other types of library organization are described, including municipal and county libraries; a model library district law is suggested; and an example of a public library district in Kalamazoo (Michigan) is…

Provides brief background on national libraries and national bibliographies in general and discusses the documentation of Ethiopian publications. The efforts of the National Library and Archives of Ethiopia and the Institute of Ethiopian Studies in this process are considered, and recommendations for clarifying the functions of these institutions…

Reports on the 1992 National Conference of African American Librarians, sponsored by the Black Caucus of the American Library Association (ALA). Highlights include participants; programs on topics such as political issues, recruitment, and the involvement of African-American librarians in ALA; exhibitors; and a list of African-American library…

Describes ways in which content analysis is being used in library and information science research. Methodological concerns are addressed, including selection of target documents, selection of samples to be analyzed, selection of categories for analysis, and elimination of researcher bias to assure reliability. (35 references) (LRW)

Presents information on 1992 prices for periodical subscriptions including data on average prices by subject category, price percent increases by subject category, annually since 1983, percentage of titles increasing in price by subject category, average prices by Library of Congress Classification Codes, and price increases indexed to the 1977…

Photo essay illustrates library interiors of 20 newly built or renovated libraries ranging from renovated Carnegies to multimillion dollar university pantheons. Facilities represent academic libraries, public libraries (including children's and young adult's sections), a history library, a medical library, and a corporate library. Names and…

This section includes national association reports from the American Library Association; the Special Libraries Association; the Association of Research Libraries; the Association of American Publishers; and the American Booksellers Association. (LRW)

Describes jukeboxes that are currently available for use by libraries to control the security and safety of CD-ROMs. Nine manufacturers are listed, and the alternative of installing an array in which each CD-ROM is in its own drive is explained. (LRW)