Instant communication, characterized by brevity, should be the practice of exchange librarians trading titles on the international level. Guidelines for a multilingual, many-purpose form letter, which could achieve uniformity, are presented. (14 references) (Author/SJ)

One community college's campaign to stop theft and mutilation of library materials is described. (SJ)

A successful library program should be centered about the educational program, which means the acquisitions effort must be faculty centered rather than librarian centered. (Author/MM)

This paper investigates the use in museum libraries of the art reference sources most commonly studied by students at ALA-accredited library schools. Reference sources were rated by librarians in 45 United States art museums as vital, recommended, or peripheral. Additional titles suggested by the practicing librarians are enumerated. (4…

A continuation of the November 1969-March 1970 survey, this paper outlines why certain information about readers' failure would be useful, how this information was collected, survey results, and general conclusions. (The first survey appeared in Journal of Documentation'' v27, p273-286, 1971.) (1 reference) (Author/NH)

The informational needs of the investing public should be met by the public library. Suggestions for specialized investment information services with broad appeal, technical charts, and advisory services which public libraries might consider purchasing. (JS)

The results of a survey of sample business libraries show only a small precentage using proof slips for selection. Advantages and disadvantages in the use of proof slips, problems with traditional selection media, the use of non-library specialists, and foreign materials in U.S. business libraries are also analyzed. (6 references) (Author/NH)

Pre-printed form cards are used to advantage in a specialized situation. They allow for individualized cataloging practices and simplicity of clerical follow-up. (Author)

The child's self-image is created in the early or formative years, and it is partly through books that this image is formed. The librarian, who is responsible for selecting nontextbook materials is in a position to contribute much to the successful development of the ego of her young readers. (13 references) (Author/NH)

Binding specifications are maintained on embossed plastic plates, one plate for each title bound. All binding instructions are imprinted from the plate to a set of forms. The system saves time, reduces errors, is flexible and inexpensive. A computer-assisted system produces claim letters and a claims status report. (Author/NH)

A brief account of laws put on the books of the federal government by Congress concerning censorship and the creation of a National Commission on Obscenity and Pornography. (NH)

A bill has been presented to Congress to preserve nationally televised news and public interest programs. (AB)

One hundred outstanding titles for general library collections. (100 references) (Author)

The variable" loan and duplication policy which was developed is described and also the considerable impact of implementation. The work is presented as a case study in library O.R. The great importance of analyzing the structure of problems is stressed and the nature and usefulness of models is described. (9 references) (Author/NH)