This report describes current book deterioration in libraries, the status and economics of acid free paper production, and categories of books which should be printed on acid-free paper. Recommendations are discussed for publishers and librarians regarding the use of acid-free paper. Technical guidelines on paper acidity, a table on manufacturers…

Film historians have tended to overlook the industrial film even though it has been widely used as a sales tool since early in this century. The Caterpillar Tractor Company was one of the first to adopt this medium as a means of demonstrating what its machines could do in a variety of situations. While other types of films have been made by…

These guidelines are revised versions of those originally presented at the spring conference of the Wisconsin Educational Media Association in 1982, as part of a session entitled Cataloging Problem Software. Nine general guidelines are presented and samples are provided for a set of cards which include: main entry, subject added entry, name added…

These guidelines were developed for a presentation at the spring conference of the Wisconsin Educational Media Association on April 23, 1982. Following five general statements, separate guidelines are suggested for videotapes, videocassettes, locally produced videorecordings, and videodiscs. Sample catalog cards are given for each category. (DMC)

This overview of the activities of the Section for Africa begins by tracing the growth of the section in 1982 and 1983 to 100 African members and 22 members from other continents. Participation by the section in International Federation of Library Associations (IFLA) preconference seminars is briefly discussed, and it is noted that the section…

Computer courseware appropriate for instruction in grades K-12 is listed in two advisory lists. Entries, selected from materials submitted by producers which received favorable reviews by educators, are arranged in the following categories: arts education, communication skills, mathematics, science, utility (a quiz generator), word processing, and…

A discussion of the literature of user studies on information needs in urban areas. (PF)

Facilitation of interpersonal communication between patron and librarian is central to reference librarianship. (LS)

A discussion of the existence and consequences of censored or edited television films held by film libraries. (CH)

The primary aim of this classified bibliography is to provide students of Asian studies, and the Chinese community at large, with references to the Chinese in Hawaii. Titles are cited in Chinese and in English. In scope the bibliography includes mainly works in Chinese, and relevant Chinese-English bilingual works published from 1897 to the…

From 1923 until 1956, Jasper Deeter's Hedgerow Theatre provided the United States with true repertory theatre. This document provides a brief history and description of the theatre, noting prominent actors and actresses who belonged to the company, some of the plays that were presented, and recognition that was given to the theatre. The document…

The Research Libraries Group proposes to establish a cooperative development program with the Library of Congress to provide computer-based, on-line access by library networks to the machine readable MARC file at the Library of Congress and data bases elsewhere. This document provides the proposal for Phase One, which would establish a…