Considers the use of nonbibliographic databases, also known as source files, as an information service supplied to library users and notes commercially produced databases, brokerage firms offering a variety of small databases, community resource files, differences between use of bibliographic and non-bibliographic databases including fees, and…

Argues that a well-planned literature program can instill in primary-grade children a lifelong love of literature and reading. Describes one such program, the Literature in Teaching program developed in Evanston, Indiana, by classroom teachers and librarians. (FL)

Describes a study conducted at Purdue University Library to determine not only the costs of providing online information services to users, but the value of time saved by the end user in having a computer search run and user satisfaction with the results. Six references are listed. (RBF)

Discusses the written responses of children, who were taught to read using library books, to the stories they are reading and to reading in general. (HTH)

This study, conducted at a separate serial card catalog in a major research library, measures the success of more than 400 patrons in the retrieval of serials. Patron interviews supplement data analysis to determine approaches, success rate, and underlying reasons for success or failure. An appendix includes the survey questionnaire. (Author/RAA)

Describes the terminal's capabilities, ways to store and call up lines of statements, cassette tapes needed during searches, and master tape's use for login storage. Advantages of the technique and two sources are listed. (RBF)

Focuses on methods for the development of a comprehensive library skills program, the identification of appropriate instructional strategies, and the continuing education of librarians. (Author/LLS)

Outlines American Library Association recommendations for writing policies and procedures covering the selection of instructional materials. (JM)

Instructions are provided for constructing a classroom learning center, with nine separate games and activities, to teach pupils to locate words in the dictionary through the use of guide words, entry words, and picture clues. (SJL)

Presents findings on the distribution of the number of citations per page, age of citations, percentage of citations in other fields, type of study, and the distribution of citations by publication form, for research papers published in 39 core library science journals. Numerous tables and 15 references are provided. (RBF)

Provides recommendations for the formal education of archivists and for coordination of training programs with those of library and information science. (RAA)

Describes current problems in children's library services in both the United States and Canada, discusses social problems and changes in communication technology as sources of these problems, and considers the role of children's library services in shaping the future. Extensive references are included. (BK)

The information collection and dissemination facilities and activities of 20 regional and international organizations involved in higher education are described. A brief statement of the purpose and scope of each organization is given, with its library resources and documentation and information services described. (Author/JMD)

Discusses two graduate programs at the University of South Carolina: one that leads to a dual master's degree in English and librarianship and one that leads to a dual master's degree in English and business administration. (DD)

To reduce cultural adjustment problems of foreign students, Texas Southern University has explored the ways in which the university library's Learning Resource Center can be internationalized. Practices include keeping multiple copies of audiovisual materials for survival skills, presenting international perspectives, and hiring foreign students.…