Reviews and compares three types of microfilm--silver halide, diazo, and vesicular. Storage and handing requirements for permanent collections are discussed, and some suggestions are offered to solve problems caused by the proliferation of nonsilver films in libraries. (MBR)

Examines the question of instituting direct charges for library service, using on-line bibliographic searching as an example, and contrasts this with the current indirect charging system where services are paid for by taxes. Information, as a merit good, should be supplied with or without direct charges, depending upon user status. (CWM)

Library film services for the hearing-impaired are discussed. Captioned and nonverbal films are defined, and a discussion of changing attitudes that resulted in integrated showing of these films is presented. Pointers on how to integrate, and sources of information on films for the hearing-impaired are also included. (MBR)

Isolates four fundamental prohibitive factors with regard to bibliographic control in East Africa: (1) underdeveloped local book production industry; (2) large quantities of relevant materials scattered in overseas libraries; (3) underdeveloped library and information infrastructure with shortage of manpower and expertise; and (4) shortage of…

Describes a systematic approach to the design of fixed-length, derived, truncated search keys for corporate author records; and a statistical method for predicting the performance of search keys for files of arbitrary size. (VT)

Discusses, in the context of library evaluation, the major sources of untrustworthy information and describes what can be done to control them. The emphasis is on assessing the impact of changed operations. (JD)

Describes strategies that were successful in passing library bond issues for the Atlanta Public Library and the Marion (Ohio) Public Library, as well as legislation providing for cooperative library areas and additional state funding in Michigan. Some lessons learned from an unsuccessful campaign by the Clearwater (Fla.) Library are included. (JPF)

A new library constructed of industrial materials provides light and a comfortable interior. (MLF)

Recent developments in system use statistics, statistical analysis and research studies by library networks for library decision makers are discussed, as well as issues confronting library networks working toward the improvement of management information services for their member libraries. (Author/MBR)

The librarian needs to be aware of the goals, needs, problems, attitudes, and anticipations of the institutionalized adult, as well as the policies related to the individual and the environment, in order to facilitate effective library service. (Author/MBR)

This study investigated the accuracy of these services: whether they excluded sources in which a journal was actually indexed; and whether the journals accurately reported which services indexed them. (Author/JAB)

This paper presents a plan for obtaining statistical information for justifying budget requests, planning staffing, and assessing service without placing heavy burdens on the staff. (Author/JAB)

Findings of a survey indicate that although some 5,000 district, regional, and rental libraries provide films to America's schools and colleges, the persistent dilemma of the classroom teacher is still the uncertain availability of the right film at the right time. Proper film information management and dissemination are needed. (CMV)

The Center for Medical Consumer and Health Care Information, founded in 1976 as a community resource to encourage lay people to take greater responsibility for their health, disseminates information through their on-premises library, their monthly publication, and a telecommunications system. The initial concept and planning, goals, and…

An example of an on-line printout from the Dow Jones News/Retrieval Service (DJNR) is given accompanied by a brief discussion of how to use the service, description of how one library uses it, and some of its constraints. (JPF)