Discusses recent legal, policy, and technological challenges to the GPO printing system, reviews the reform bill designed to address these problems, and tracks its progress through the legislative system. Highlights include the growth of electronic information; the erosion of supervisory authority of the Public Printer; constitutional challenges;…

Where are university administrators placed in texts that are centred around universities? There appears to be either a total confusion in terminology about administration or a complete disregard for administrators' work but in most cases administrative staff in universities are largely invisible. This paper explores a range of texts (academic,…

This article details the work of Cathy Hartman of the University of North Texas Libraries. After 15 years alone in her studio, working as an artist, Cathy Hartman wanted to get out into the world. Career testing suggested librarianship (also military officer because of her penchant for taking charge). Her strong belief that citizens had a right to…

Investigates an aspect of bibliographic control of the social science literature: coverage of the literature by bibliographic publications. (Author)

An annotated guide to 127 sources of cartographic materials is presented. The bibliography serves as an initial guide to reference materials, bibliographies, atlases, gazetteers, and indexes that will direct the researcher to additional materials. Items are listed alphabetically by author or agency within the following categories: bibliographies…

In February 1987, President Ronald Reagan proposed legislation to improve U.S. international trade in order to decrease the trade deficits. This legislative proposal would: (1) renew authority for negotiating agreements to remove trade barriers; (2) reduce self-imposed export barriers; (3) improve existing U.S. trade remedy laws; (4) overhaul…

Lists sources of statistical information compiled by the federal and some state governments. (LS)

This is the 1977 listing of subscription, government, and gift periodicals, newspapers, and services which are currently received by the State Library of Ohio. Entries are arranged alphabetically by title, followed by a location symbol to designate where a particular title is housed in the library--Reference, Genealogy, Tower Library, and…

Results of a survey of 87 countries and 42 intergovernmental organizations on the present state of bibliographies, catalogs, and lists of official national and intergovernmental publications are presented in this report. Conclusions and recommendations are made based on a summary of the survey and intergovernmental publications. An alphabetical…

The new "Freedom of Information Act" and the more important reasons for limitations on the flow of information are discussed. The legal basis for these limitations can be found in the almost 100 statutory provisions which prohibit, exempt, or otherwise protect certain types of information from disclosure. The Export Control Acts of the Department…

Some 47,000 sound recordings dating from the turn of the century have been collected in the National Archives. These recordings, consisting of recordings of press conferences, panel discussions, interviews, speeches, court and conference proceedings, entertainment programs, and news broadcasts, are listed in this paper by government agency. The…

The National Archives' collection of motion pictures contains over 60,000 reels of edited and unedited films dating from 1894 in the form of outtakes, newsreels, information and training films, feature films, and documentaries. Information about the various films is listed under their appropriate agencies, with dates and number of relevant reels…

The basic reason for publishing this manual is the recognition that some degree of standardization in the publication of state documents is essential. These guidelines are intended as a handbook of minimum standards only. The types of publications and methods discussed are: (1) public documents, (2) books and pamphlets, (3) serials, (4) use of…

The copyright law of the United States is amended in its entirety by this act that takes effect in 1978. Literary works; musical works; dramatic works; pantomimes and choreographic works; pictorial, graphic, and sculptural works; motion pictures and other audiovisual works; and sound recordings are included in the subject matter of copyright.…

Explains the history and organization of the Community and describes its publishing program. (PF)