Discusses collection development for government publications and encourages many libraries to acquire and retain only the more frequently needed source material. (Author)

Document librarians and the Government Printing Office (GPO) micropublishing program may well prove to be responsible for raising microforms up from their low status in libraries. Librarians must continue the dialogue with micropublishers, equipment manufacturers, government agencies, the GPO, and library users. (Author/CMV)

The Munn Report's style of thought owes much to the kind of philosophy of education which came into vogue in the 1960s. In particular, the work of Professor Peters and Professor Hirst seems to have had an undue and unhelpful influence. (Author)

A response to Darling's critique of the Munn Report, pages 25-32 of this journal issue. (SJL)

Lists and annotates recurrent federal publications that contain basic statistical data on pollution levels and controls, natural resources and wildlife conservation, water resources supply and development, weather and ocean conditions, federal aid programs, and the environmental impact of energy development. It also lists continuing bibliographies…

Book thefts and mutilation remain common problems in college libraries. This article: demonstrates that some government publications are rare and valuable; recommends ways of identifying which documents are in danger; and suggests strategies for protecting those documents are at risk. (Author/AEF)

Examines the role of libraries, particularly public libraries, in times of war. Discusses similarities between responses after World War Two and the September 11, 2001 attacks; government restrictions on information; American Library Association responses, including propaganda and libraries; and the library and the community. (LRW)

Provides a background of government efforts to incorporate telecommunication and computer technologies to improve government performance and enhance citizen access to government information and services. Describes this symposium issue which discusses key issues that affect the success and implementation of electronic government initiatives. (LRW)

Reviews 25 reference sources published in 1987 or 1988 in several formats--books, CD-ROM products, online databases, and government documents--and recommended by librarians. Materials in the following areas are included: general reference; business; science and technology; fine arts and literature; history; medicine and health; and social sciences…

In "James Madison Elementary School: A Curriculum for American Students," former U.S. Secretary of Education William J. Bennett outlines recommendations for what should be taught in elementary schools and offers suggestions on how to prepare children for high school. (MLF)

Discusses the political process that occurred among professional trade associations, government agencies, and public interest groups concerning the Government Printing Office Electronic Information Access Enhancement Act of 1993 (WINDOW bill). Highlights include the politics of information; the Paperwork Reduction Act; and the role of the ALA…

Describes the depository library program for publications issued by the government of the Province of Quebec. Selection tools and acquisition practices for obtaining Quebec government publications in paper, microform, and nonprint media are discussed, and developments of private sector firms in publishing documents in microform are considered.…

Annotates 26 publications from the Australian Government Publishing Service. Major subject areas include legislation, government operations, and international affairs. Discussion includes the three main political events of the year and three resulting reports. (KRN)

Fifteen Australian government publications are annotated, excluding publications of state, territory, or local authorities. The accelerating drive of the federal cabinet policies for commercialization of government publishing, as well as other policies that are reducing public access to government information, are briefly discussed. (LRW)

Discusses issues of document organization, document length, and writing style for avoiding bureaucratese in writing government documents. (SR)