A proposed cataloging and information access tool for children's media would combine the most useful aspects of library subject-heading lists and thesauri to meet American Library Association recommendations for subject cataloging of juvenile material. Computer-based production of a preliminary edition is planned for 1983. Fifteen references are…

Describes and evaluates various selection tools on the basis of their coverage of rehabilitation literature and their usefulness to librarians. Appendices provide annotated selected bibliographies of rehabilitation materials, a list of specialized sources for rehabilitation literature, and an annotated list of selection tools for audiovisuals.…

Introduces the librarian to the needs of the developmentally disabled as revealed through young people's literature. A 41-item bibliography of resources is included. (LLS)

Compares the retrieval and cost-effectiveness of six library reference tools used to verify monographs before acquisition: "American Book Publishing Record,""Books in Print,""Cumulative Book Index,""Micrographic Catalog Retrieval Systems,""National Union Catalog," and OCLC. Six references are cited. (FM)

Briefly outlines the history of microreproduction devices and media, their changing role in library environments, and the activities of librarians as users of micrographic materials. The current state of the art and prospects for the future are also discussed, and a reference list is included. (JL)

Describes the efforts of various religious and political groups to censor curriculum and library materials. The author contends that censorship is motivated by the fear of change and a distrust of pluralism. The American Library Association's role in defending the constitutional right to free expression is discussed. (AM)

Argues that students should have the same guarantees to freedom as adults in having access to media. A checklist for survival against censorship is included, as well as guidelines for writing a materials selection policy. (LLS)

Provides an annotated list of the standard discographical reference works and other discographies which have appeared since the publication of the standard tools. Classical music and popular music are covered. Also included is a list of discographies and guides of use for music librarians engaged in developing or maintaining record collections.…

Describes the developments being made in the videodisc industry with respect to the characteristics of each system, their capabilities, and their potential uses in libraries and other educational settings. (CHC)

Proposes nonseries books as an alternative to series books for information on the Third World. The basis of the selection of these books is discussed. Thirteen nonseries books on Africa are listed and annotated as well as eight books on Asia and five books on Latin America. (RBF)

Surveys two private and two public preschool facilities for usage of school resources and library services and materials. The study concludes that interest in bibliographic services is high; however, improvement of communication among schools and libraries is needed to promote greater use of library resources. (RAA)

Discusses the need for appropriate basic literacy materials, notes the value of student-produced materials, and describes British publications produced by students and tutors. (CHC)

Presents a simple cost model to analyze trade-offs involved in considering storage and weeding as alternatives to new construction for academic libraries. References are provided, and the Palmour cost model is presented as an appendix. (RAA)

Test questions designed to encourage students to carefully use a variety of library materials for research papers are presented. (HTH)

The 1980s offer libraries numerous automated acquisitions alternatives, including turnkey systems from circulation system vendors and the acquisition subsystems of the bibliographic utilities. Integration of systems from several sources poses the principal problem. (Author/RAA)