Presents the results of a conference which examined reviewing procedures, as well as information sources for selecting materials for children and young adults available to Canadian school and public library personnel. Topics include reviewing journals, evaluation programs, and information distribution. (JVP)

The efforts of the Consortium of University Film Centers to develop consumer standards for film buyers are discussed. (MBR)

Demonstrates the need for objective, quantitative measurements of children's services in the public library, lists objectives for these services, and describes the mode of research best suited to the task. Library schools are urged to work with practitioners in the field to build a body of research for the future. (JVP)

Discusses reasons for censorship in the U.S. and reviews some of its targets. A table lists 91 items other then textbooks that have been censored in educational institutions more than twice between 1966 and 1975, the number of attempts at censorship reported for each, and the nature of the reviews censored books received. (VT)

A librarian stresses that book selection in public libraries should satisfy community interests and needs rather than the "balanced stock" recommended by Melvil Dewey. (MBR)

This article describes the various levels of users of Afro-American materials, the usage they make of these materials, some of the effects and gratifications derived from the study of Afro-American literature, and the physical and psychological barriers that interfere with the utilization of these resources. (Author/AM)

The strategy was to identify user-related criteria for journal selection. Data were gathered from a use study, circulation and interlibrary statistics, and librarian and patron input. Two types of criteria developed considered actual use and user perception of use of importance. (Author/JAB)

Planning was the secret in redistributing more than 600,000 library items from ten closed schools in Prince George's County, Maryland. (Author/MLF)

The author suggests that librarians should start applying discriminating judgement and sensitivity in choosing books for young adults. Reading material should be selected that is both popular in theme and acceptable in style and presentation. (JPF)

Develops guidelines for selecting and ordering microforms, including warnings regarding microform ripoffs. Literature and techniques for evaluating microforms are discussed. (Author/JAB)

Presents an annotated list of 43 books recommended for lending libraries on parenting. (SB)

Presents guidelines developed at Cornell University for selection of compact-disc databases for public use in libraries. Criteria are suggested for the following areas: (1) collection development; (2) administrative considerations; (3) vendor considerations; (4) search capabilities; and (5) ease of use. One reference is listed. (MES)

Presents a plan for establishing an in-house repair unit to complement a library's overall preservation program. Issues and procedures for physical and personnel resources are delineated and a four-stage decision-making process for selecting material for treatment is recommended. (Author/EM)

Discusses general findings reported in the literature of use and citation studies on the use of citation counts as found in "Journal Citation Reports" for identification of periodical titles for cancellation in a university library. Principal reasons for retention of little-cited journals are noted. Twenty-one references are cited. (EJS)

The Syracuse University Resources for Educators of Adults (SUREA) and its companion adult education collections are examined through a history of how the resource center came to be. (CT)