Describes Government of Quebec materials available in microformat from two private publishers, Service de Microfilm du Quebec and Micromedia Limited. Materials include sessional papers, journals of the legislative assembly, and debates. Recent legislation affecting the legal deposit of government publications in microform is also discussed. (9…

Discusses the complex role of government documents on microform in library reference services using an examination of recent Ghanaian news broadcasts as an illustration. (14 references) (MES)

Examines criteria for the coordination of the administration of government document microform collections, including discussion of bibliographic access, physical access, and collection development. Limitations to the integration of these collections and problems of public access to these less than fully integrated collections are also addressed.…

Seven papers address issues related to the dissemination of federal information to the private sector. General topics addressed include the impact of federal information policy on the flow of scientific and technical information (STI), business needs for STI, and the role of the National Technical Information Service. (13 references) (MES)

This bibliography cites articles, books, reports, and essays on government information published during November 1988 through April 1989. The 139 items cited are grouped into the following categories: government information policy; federal government publications; foreign and international publications; state and local government publications;…

Two knowledge-based systems (KBS) are compared and contrasted; a test, based on 15 typical United States government document reference questions about the federal level of government, measured correct responses and keystroke efficiency. Concludes that there is a need for improvement of KBS in the government information field. (Author/AEF)

Presents an annotated bibliography of approximately 630 sources of government information on: United States, foreign, international, and intergovernmental information policy; publications, information sources, and archives; technology and automated processes; intellectual property; educational curricula; and general information. (AEF)

Study of New York's depository library system by a task force of the New York Library Association's Government Documents Roundtable resulted in its reorganization (1986-89) and the designation of Information and Access Centers (minimal collections), Resource Centers, Document Depositories, and Research (microfiche) Depositories (complete…

Surveys the literature on the lack of use of government documents collections in academic libraries and discusses using library displays to increase awareness. Bibliographies on preparing library displays, locating ideas for government documents displays, increasing awareness and use of government publications, and specific documents for displays…

Annotates 25 publications from 19 countries: Bolivia, Brazil, Cape Verde, Chile, Dominican Republic, Hungary, India, Ireland, Jamaica, Malaysia, Mexico, Morocco, Mozambique, Netherlands, Niger, Nigeria, Peru, South Africa, and Venezuela. Topics include the environment, women's role, and household consumption and expenditures. The publication of an…

Describes the technological advances needed to reduce the costs of CD-ROM applications enough to encourage increased federal sector use of the technology to reduce paperwork. An accompanying chart details the capacity, characteristics, costs, and applications of six common distribution media used in electronic publishing. (KRN)

Discussion of the 1991 White House Conference on Library and Information Services focuses on scientific productivity and access to scientific information. The role of the National Commission on Libraries and Information Science (NCLIS) is described, the 1979 conference is discussed, and the need for a national information policy is emphasized. (15…

This annotated bibliography of 30 notable local documents for 1992-93 reflects the continuing impact of the recession on local governments. Highlights include new sources of revenue, the role of the police, rising crime rates, and various social problems. (LRW)

Provides an annotated bibliography of 33 publications from 24 countries in Africa, Asia, Europe, and Latin America that deal with topics such as health, housing, the environment, contraception, and trade. Statistical yearbooks and bulletins are highlighted as essential categories of government publishing. (LRW)

Examines specific Internet-related work activities of academic government documents librarians in the United States and how these activities are affecting academic government documents librarians' professional relationships. Results are reported from a national survey of 226 academic government documents librarians that indicate closer…