This investigation was designed to answer questions related to the use of packs for self-instruction, through observation, questionnaires, free response, and individual and group interviews with over 150 students. Responses are reported along with suggestions for improving the system in use. (JEG)

Censorship of textbooks and reading materials for school children is discussed. The belief that the content of literary and curricular materials can be discussed in isolation from the ideologies that they consciously or unconsciously manifest is questioned. (JD)

A case study using nonparticipant observation, interviews, and a questionnaire survey was carried out to examine the hypothesis that two groups characteristically involved in a large library's book selection process, the coordinators and branch librarians, would display differing orientations toward the process which would result in conflicting…

Evidence suggests that media tie-in paperbacks are good motivation tools for increasing literacy. Librarians should take advantage of the positive opportunities paperbacks offer to encourage young adults to form good reading habits. Suggestions are offered on how librarians can influence publishers in providing books that children can and want to…

Discusses an instructional program for physics students in the use of libraries and information sources that includes a literature researching project. (MLH)

Surveys American Indian materials currently available in microform, including collected papers, periodicals, newspapers, monographs, oral histories, and government publications. Recommendations are offered as to the size and type of library that should purchase these publications. (CLB)

This case study of university students' use of reserve materials found that the relationship between grade and reserve use was apparent when one examined aggregates of students, but was not strong enough for use as a predictor of an individual's grade. (EM)

Discusses specific selection criteria used in making collection development decisions and presents both a model for arriving at a selection decision, and a mechanism for assigning a priority to each selection. (CLB)

Presents the conclusions of a nationwide survey on censorship in the schools and enumerates the ways that teachers can best protect themselves from censors. (NKA)

Presents overview of common characteristics and problems of academic libraries in China which operate under rules issued from the central government in Beijing. Discussion covers building design, furniture and equipment, budgets and salaries, personnel management, collection development, library materials, use rate, effects of the Cultural…

The Success in Reading and Writing Program at a K-2 school in Fort Jackson, South Carolina, teaches children of varied races and abilities to read and write using newspapers, dictionaries, library books, magazines, and telephone directories. These materials help students develop language skills in a failure-free atmosphere. Includes two…

Describes issues discussed at the Association of American University Presses, June 1986 meeting, as being divided between those interested in using the techniques of commercial publishers and those committed to publishing what is worthy. Chandler Grannis describes "New Directions for University Presses" and Doug Armato "The Power of…

Presents a study of 36 selection policy statements from community college libraries in the United States including a content analysis of the policies. Recommends 20 components for inclusion in a community college library materials selection policy. (CBC)

Online information services (e.g., DIALOG, ORBIT) and computer databases (e.g., Social Sciences Citation Index, Historical Abstracts) that historians can use in their historical research are discussed. The important differences among representative databases are described. (RM)

Discusses the history of Finnish library work and the growing role of libraries; general features of Finnish public libraries (location, number of patrons, financing of libraries, personnel, acquisitions); organization of the libray system; and reformation of the state subsidy system and the public libraries act. (CT)