The delegates to this conference addressed themselves to the problem of determining the best courses of action for the improvement of access by researchers to library materials on Southeast Asia. This compilation which sets forth the deliberations of the conference is divided into three parts: the Conference Papers, the Discussion Sessions, and…

The aim of this report is to study the feasibility of establishing university library systems, based on cooperation and compatibility, which are capable of utilizing all advances in educational theory and modern technology without sacrificing any relevant features of the traditional library. The application, present problems and cooperative…

The Institute held at Queens College was designed to contribute to the improvement of library services to children and young adults with minority group orientation and/or socially disadvantaged status. The focus was upon providing better materials for Black, Indian, Mexican, Oriental and Puerto Rican Americans by improving the ability of…

Regardless of the size of the hospital, the librarian must acquire information for staff members by whatever means possible. Large hospitals with large staff, more information requests per week, and a better economic base will purchase a greater number of information materials. Small hospitals will purchase only the most basic reference books and…

Twenty-seven scholars and librarians compare Cuban holdings in various European countries, discuss research programs relating to Cuba at United States institutions, draw up guidelines for a Cuban bibliography, and explore ways to overcome problems in acquiring Cuban materials through exchange and purchase. In addition to workingpapers, the book…

This bibliography is the second edition of a guide intended to serve adults in selecting books for children of preschool age through the eighth grade. Each of the more than 2400 titles is annotated, with each annotation including descriptions of the main characters, setting, plot, style, factual content, illustrations, suggested age level,…

This report lists 329 books in the library of the Training and Career Development Division of the Personnel Service. The books are listed under six categories. They are: personnel administration (46), management and supervision (60), general reference (57), training (20), American Management Association (AMA) publications (118), and United States…

A study was conducted to determine: (1) whether technical processes at the Booth Library, Eastern Illinois University, should be automated; and (2) if automation were required, which system would be economically and technically feasible. Data from 323 technical service transactions were selected on a random basis between July 1971 and June 1973,…

The subject specialist librarian can perform a number of important services: establishing contact with user groups; selection of materials and collection development; instruction in library use; provision of current awareness, reference, and bibliographic services; serving as a library "ombudsman" for users; and bringing user…

Describes the criteria and methods used in the review and selection of both print and nonprint materials for inclusion in a public school system resource center in British Columbia. (JVP)

Describes activities involved in establishing a classroom library; stresses the value of experiences that require student involvement. (MAI)

Use and organization of non-print media in the specialized curriculum library, including selection of materials and equipment, cataloging, shelving, and circulation are covered. (Author/MBR)

Guidelines on the why, what, and how of selection of reading materials for a children's library are discussed, including: (1) money, range of demand, and attitude of customers; (2) proportions and quality of stock, and bias; and (3) alternative schemes for critically assessing books as an important step in the selection process. (MBR)

Describes a particular approach to a library problem: the utilization of computer simulation to provide data on how best to serve the citizens of the state of Washington through delivery of library materials by mail, with patrons ordering from a printed catalog of materials. (Author)