Since the ACRL "Standards for College Libraries are at best a questionable guide in budget preparation, the writers attempted to arrive at a more objective formula for a basic budget for current acquisitions. A minimum figure for books is proposed, based on an examination of reviews in seventy-one professional journals. (Editor/JB)

An annotated bibliography of one hundred books on science, engineering, and technology recommended for purchase by the average public or college library for the interested nonspecialist. (JS)

An annotated bibliography of 55 recommended titles, mainly for medium-sized general collections, stressing practical business matters and current economics. (JS)

Results of a survey of the use of blanket orders by research libraries. Covers extent of use, reviewing of dealer's selections, advantages and disadvantages, and prospects for future use. (JS)

Some problems of special collections in research libraries, including methods of acquisition and disposal of duplicates and unwanted materials. (JS)

Reports several instructional experiments in educating librarians in intellectual freedom and concludes that conditions for changing and expanding the education of librarians in this area are favorable - outlook for the seventies is encouraging. (Author/NH)

The empact of the Newbery Award on the world of American children's books is examined by a librarian. (NH)

Titles of what are considered to be outstanding in terms of content, design or illustration as selected by the editors of School Library Journal Book Review" are presented. (47 references) (Author/NH)

This bibliography is directed at librarians and students who are frustrated by a war which shows no signs of ending. It is also directed at those who are frustrated by war in general, who ask what they can do to work against it. (64 references) (Author/NH)

Data on page and issue increases are revealed as well as the more traditional subscription price increases for twenty physics journals between 1959 and 1969. (10 references) (Author/NH)

Book selection courses should contain a more systematic analysis of the typical categories of newly published literature as they relate to existing library collections considered as structured bodies of information. (MM)

Virtually all of the titles in this selected bibliography were published during the years 1964-70 inclusive. This is intended primarily for the public library whose holdings total about 100,000 volumes. (65 references) (Author/NH)

Factors affecting the size of and sources to consult in determining the nature of junior college library holdings are discussed. (JO)

Advice to neophyte librarians on dealing with purchasing agents. (MF)