This 259-item bibliography is a compilation of books, articles, technical reports, and conference proceedings which deal with the preservation of books and paper materials through mass deacidification. Materials of historical interest from scientific, library science, and "popular" works have been included. The material is arranged in…

Suggestions are given for improving the availability of a library's most-requested books. (PF)

An approach to interdisciplinary collection building is presented. (PF)

In compliance with Section 59-31-10 of the 1976 School Laws of South Carolina, this document provides a bibliography of standard lists that media specialists, teachers, and administrators may use as a guide for reviewing and selecting instructional materials for elementary and secondary public school library media centers. Sources of selection…

Designed to acquaint Pennsylvania State University students at the Delaware County Campus with the facilities and resources of their library, this workbook on library skills is designed for use with English 15, and its mandatory completion is incorporated into the final course grade. It is organized into exercises dealing with types of materials…

This guide is designed to assist librarians in the selection, acquisition, and use of a core-reference collection. Section 1, "Sources," is an annotated bibliography which focuses on the selection of those works that should constitute the main reference holdings in a small library or a desk (ready-reference) collection in a larger…

This document presents guidelines for handling disruptive behavior in the Schenectady County Public Library (New York). Specific responses are listed for dealing with questions about library selection policy and sudden patron illness or injury. Also listed are responses to problem situations involving angry or irate patrons, assault or physically…

Designed to acquaint Pennsylvania State University students at the Delaware County Campus with the facilities and resources of their library, this workbook on library skills is used in conjunction with English 15, and its mandatory completion is incorporated in the final course grade. It is organized into exercises dealing with types of materials…

The development of microform, instant retrieval systems and portable readers may profoundly change the world of libraries and patterns of reading and study. (Editor/PG)

A list of reasons for which young adults (junior high through college undergraduates) come to the library for science materials, and ways in which the librarian may both help them and keep up a good current collection of science materials. (LS)

The large number of foreign language materials now available are difficult for English-speaking librarians to handle. A course in library linguistics and transliteration is proposed. (LS)

This library handbook is a guide for the student of American History. It lists some of the more useful materials and reference books basic to general research and gives their location in the Fogler Library at the University of Maine. Materials are listed in seven categories: (1) guides to the literature; (2) encyclopedias and dictionaries; (3)…

This library handbook was designed to aid the student of business administration and economics. It lists reference materials basic to general research and gives their location in the Fogler Library at the University of Maine. Materials are listed in seven categories: (1) literature guides, (2) encyclopedias and dictionaries, (3) corporation and…