Science libraries buy many unneeded books in the effort to provide all needed books. Since books are the least-used source of information for physicists and other scientists, highly selective, objective criteria need to be developed and applied to book selection so as to limit acquisitions to items really needed. (Author)

This article is intended for the librarian with little experience in map libraries. General basic materials which should be collected by all map libraries, from the general world atlases to local maps, are suggested. Sources for the acquisition and selection of maps, atlases, globes, aerial photographs, wall maps, and related materials are…

When examining map cataloging systems and choosing one to use in a particular situation, a number of factors must be considered. Any of the schemes will probably have to be examined and modified to conform to the particular situation. (9 references) (Author)

Although map classification may seem a somewhat esoteric subject, at least to those who are not map librarians, the enterprising searcher for map classification schemes can find a goodly number from which to choose. (30 references) (Author)

The author in this article surveys action being taken in selected countries to make effective use of the newer media for adult education and shows that public libraries are not yet fully utilizing all the forms of communication media at their disposal. (8 references) (Author/SJ)

Reviews and discusses various methods for evaluating library collections, and how they relate to more commonly used selection methods. (JB)

The organization of a core collection in the library of an urban planning agency is discussed. The use of Termatrex information retrieval system is considered in the light of A Planning Library: The Empirical Approach,'' Special Libraries 62 (no.9): 335-339 (Sep 1971), an article on the same subject. (3 references) (Author)

The rationale for developing a phone book collection is discussed and the procedures for building the collection are outlined. (SM)

Two points of view concerning the occurrence of sex in the books written for children and young adults are presented. (NH)

This article describes the out-of-print book procurement system presently is use at Stanford University libraries. Instead of granting exclusive rights to a bookdealer, Stanford relies upon an in-house specialist, a former bookdealer, who prepares desiderata letters and evaluates offers received. (8 references) (Author)

An acquisition philosophy for university map libraries should be formulated to produce a well-balanced reference and research collection which will serve the needs of its academic community. A cataloging and classification scheme which is easily understood, rapid and inexpensive is also essential. (4 references) (Author/NH)

Three methods of picture storage and retrieval used in collections without automatic data processing facilities are discussed in two parts. Part I covers self-indexing files which can be used for portraits, geographical pictures, things, plants, animals, and events. Part 2, will discuss individual cataloging and group cataloging. (2 references)…

The major British sources of information on refernce books are surveyed in order to give American librarians an insight into what is available of British origin, and possibly aid the book-selection of British material. (1 reference) (Author/NH)

The least a library can do for a teenager is to provide some of what he wants as well as what the library has decided he needs. He deserves the right to choose information for himself. (Author/NH)