Examines the current state of acceptance and use of microformatted visual materials for serious research in art. Problems of resolution, color fidelity, permanence, and large audience image display are discussed against new trends in publication and distribution which together can increase the holdings and research capacity of institutions.…

Library procedures and practices that effectively deny minors access to certain services and materials available to adults, and administrative policies and procedures that affect the right of free access to information for all individuals, are discussed as they relate to Article Five of the Library Bill of Rights. (CHC)

Offers suggestions for the acquisition of visual aids in a children's library, addressing such factors as collection criteria, size, scope, sources, processing, access, storage, display, circulation, and promotion. (FM)

Describes a computer-based media index designed at California State University in Los Angeles which can access elements of the library's nonprint materials collection. The media index has separate indexes for titles, subjects, and added entries. (FM)

Discusses the problems in existing cataloging and classification systems which have contributed to the difficulties of theater librarianship. Some alternatives to these systems are described, and data from a survey concerning current cataloging/classification practices in theater librarianship are presented. A 39-item reference list and the survey…

Records the policy design for acquisition of library materials developed by 65 subject expert selectors to support the research and instructional needs of a large university. The 3-year effort has produced a continuing attitude of informed cooperation, directing integrated growth of collections. Included are seven references. (Author/RAA)

Describes a nationwide survey of librarians in secondary school library media centers to find out how much self-censorship is practiced in collection development. Results indicating that librarians do seem to voluntarily censor their acquisitions are discussed. (BK)

Proposes that libraries employ modern booksellers' merchandising techniques to improve circulation of library materials. Using displays in various ways, the methods and reasons for weeding out books, replacing worn book jackets, and selecting new books are discussed. Suggestions for learning how to market and 11 references are provided. (RBF)

Presents survey data on the unique needs of the Spanish-speaking community for bilingual services and culturally reinforcing materials. The survey provides hard data on the level of awareness of library service by a sizable Mexican American population in southern California. (RAA)

This review of "Microform Librarianship" (a nontechnical guide) and "Computer-Output Microfilm: Its Library Applications" (a concise introduction to COM) points out that the vision of how the microform medium could be developed more imaginatively to better serve the user is missing from both books. (CWM)

Traces the various cultural and educational activities of the Institute for the Intellectual Development of Children and Young Adults (INIDCYA) in Iran in the development of children's library services. (Author/CWM)

Describes a system for involving students in identifying, reading, evaluating, and ordering paperback books for a school library.

Describes the basic publications recommended for an aerospace education library. Lists and describes classroom display materials and career materials pertaining to aerospace and aviation. (MLH)

Popular culture research and studies offered in American colleges and universities are examined. Because of the new interest in American popular culture among scholars it is important that academic librarians recognize this new area of research and develop library collections accordingly. (AP)

Discusses the development of Electronic Library at TERI (The Energy and Resources Institute, New Delhi). Highlights include: hardware and software used; the digital library/Virtual Electronic Library; directory of Internet journals; virtual reference resources; electronic collection/Physical Electronic Library; downloaded online full-length…