Fifty-two of last year's outstanding reference books are recommended by a committee of the Reference Services Division of the American Library Association. (Author)

The article provides information about contemporary trends in philosophy to assist librarians in the selection of materials in this subject area. The annotated bibliography illustrates the theory of the essay. (Author/NH)

Hypothetical account of demands by two U.S. secret agents for the librarian in an American public library to give them the names of patrons who had checked out certain books. (NH)

A description of restorative work in the Hungarian National Archives is given. (AB)

This abridged account of the proceedings and results of a conference on Southeast Asian research materials is designed to highlight the bibliographical and microform aspects of the conference. (Author/NH)

Scepticism is a form of philosophy to be adopted by libraries which will accommodate all dogmas regarding library missions but will assent to none. (AB)

The replacement of some books and journal files with microform copies as a solution for the storage of library materials is discussed. (NH)

Suggestions on how librarians can aid the user, and alleviate some of the problems of unavailable library materials. (MF)

Selected by the Book Evaluation Committee of the Children's Services Division of the American Library Association.

Part of a series edited by Jean E. Lowrie. Part One is LI 500.

Describes various microforms (any form, either film or paper, which contains microimages), indicating the advantages and disadvantages of roll film, aperture cards, microfiche, jackets, and micro-opaques. Phases and benefits of micropublishing, seven types of microfilm, safety film, processed microfilm, and storage are noted. Ten references are…

This annual feature provides information about products and services for libraries from nearly 440 companies. Access is provided by an alphabetical list of products or services, by an alphabetical listing of suppliers, and by a listing of suppliers by state. (LRW)

Discusses standards for converting library materials to a microfiche format and addresses the question of whether microfiche standards take preservation concerns into account. Reformatting, layout, corrections, additions, and bibliographic guides in microfiche are considered, and standards activities of the American Library Association (ALA) and…