An access method for bibliographic records that combines features of the search key approach and the inverted file approach. Permits extension of search key technique to large files. (Author/LS)

Argues that faculty status of librarians is not sufficient but must be coupled with a more democratic collegial form of library governance. (JG)

Contends that school librarians, children's librarians in the public library, and the classroom teacher must cooperate if all children are to receive the best education that is possible and suggests ways of achieving this cooperation. (TO)

An index intended to fill gaps in otherwise available lists of actual recordings of voices and events of documentary and historical value on commercial long-playing records. (CH)

The purpose and operation of the Career Planning and Placement Center at the University of Oregon is described. (JG)

The policy and position of the University of Northern Florida's library for compliance with the newly revised Copyright Law of January 1978 is reflected in this document, which serves as official notice to and protection of the library's employees in regard to the law. Summaries of provisions and requirements of the law and methods of compliance,…

This study reports on an examination of the overlap of periodicals that are related to the discipline of education and that are currently received by the five southern University of California (UC) campuses. An estimate is made of the percentage of these commonly held periodicals that could be more economically borrowed from a regional resource…

Gives an overview of MEDLARS II as an example of a major bibliographic processing system that supports on-line access to a number of very large files, has efficient throughput, and is operated on a single large-scale computer. (Author/PF)

By building Harvard University's Pusey Library largely below grade, the area's basic topography was preserved. (Author/MLF)

Lower Merion Township, Pennsylvania, needed a library and an elementary school. Combining them into one facility reduced operational costs and saved over a half-million dollars in building costs. (Author/MLF)

Defines the terms necessary to developing a theory of library reference work. (PF)

The traditional model of a profession is shown to be deficient in several ways, and a new model is developed based on the ideas of general systems theory. (PF)

This review essay examines the fifth editions of the Directory of Special Libraries and Information Centers and its companion, the Subject Directory of Special Libraries and Information Centers, and compares these volumes with earlier editions with respect to comprehensiveness of coverage, standards for inclusion, entry forms, consistency, and…