Describes the teaching program for bibliographic retrieval systems at UCLA which provides for discussion and demonstration of online retrieval techniques in the basic courses and advanced search training in a separate course using a specially prepared training manual. (CWM)

A comparison of the Bradfordian ranking of journals by their production of papers in a subset of psychological literature with the same journals ranked by quality of papers judged by their frequency of citation shows no significant correlation. Quality is more closely related to journal circulation and rejection rates. (Author/MBR)

Presents some data on the relative significance of books, periodicals, and teaching staff, in supporting postgraduate work in the humanities and social sciences in Nigeria. (Author/VT)

The role of the library as an information agency is to buy and publicize the materials that will allow young people to make informed decisions about their own lives. (Author)

Reports experiments with a term weighting model incorporating relevance information in which it is assumed that index terms are distributed dependently. It is argued that, if high recall searches are required, relevance feedback based on the modified dependence model may be superior to the Boolean search. (Author/VT)

Proposals are made for a goal oriented approach to coordinate bibliographic control in the multidisciplinary field of mental retardation, establish networks of information service, and provide consultants for setting up services in various institutions and locales. A review of existing efforts for bibliographic control, classification, and library…

Describes pattern of resource distribution for park and library services in several Virginia cities. Suggests that (1) inequalities are dispersed, not cumulative; (2) distribution of benefits cannot be accounted for on the basis of neighborhood demographic characteristics; and (3) issues of resource allocation appear to be resolved on the basis of…

Encourages mutual respect between bibliophiles and stresses the positive impact of television on book sales and circulation. (DD)

Hospitals are trying to make health information available to lay persons to increase their knowledge of the processes of health and disease. Specific programs cited include those based in hospital libraries. Findings of several studies evaluating program effectiveness are indicated, as well as directions for future research. (MBR)

Discussed is the utilization of marine magazines in the classroom. Methods for organizing and acquiring magazines are given, along with a listing of appropriate periodicals. Usual bibliographic information is included. (MA)

An extensive bibliography originally prepared for a course in media and communications. It includes addresses of Canadian distributors and is arranged according to the following headings: elementary, intermediate, advanced and professional levels. Each film title has a brief annotation. (Text is in French.) (AMH)

This section is a listing of the manufacturers of air, water, noise, and solid waste control equipment alphabetically under product headings. Addresses included in a different section. (MA)

The computerized data base on community organizations of Monroe County Public Library, Indiana is described. (KP)

Describes the advantages of the development of open systems, i.e., a configuration which combines software and hardware from separate vendors into a single system, as a means of increasing the possible applications of library automation. (CLB)

Reviews the laws governing access to employee records including the U.S. Constitution, especially the Fourth and Fifth Amendments of the Bill of Rights; the National Labor Relations Act; the Privacy Act of 1974; state privacy statutes; and common-law privacy protections from court opinions. Recommendations for management actions are included. (EM)