The International Standard Bibliographic Description for Monographic Publications (ISBD(M)) is an international standard developed by the International Federation of Library Associations Working Group; it seeks to introduce uniformity in the bibliographic descriptions prepared in national cataloging agencies throughout the world for use in…

An interview with John Thomas, founder of the National Librarians Association. (PF)

Discusses special features of music libraries and music librarianship to acquaint members of the International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA) with the profession. Information about the Music Library Association and International Association of Music Libraries is provided, and areas for shared concerns, possible future…

A four-part account of a gathering of the world's library workers in the fall of 1977, the 50th anniversary of the International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA): "IFLA 1977" by W. Boyd Rayward; "Revolutionary Manifesto" by Alain Leens; "Innocents Abroad" by Richard M. Dougherty; and…

A brief rundown on the accomplishments of the copyright subcommittee, the Machine-Assisted Reference Section, the History Section, the publications committees, membership survey, and planning group. (JAB)

Summarizes proceedings of the Library and Information Technology Association's third five-year assessment of the state of the art of library automation. Highlights include both descriptions of presentations and comments from conference participants. (JPF)

This report of the American Library Association's 1987 conference in San Francisco summarizes meetings on: local area networks, personal liability of library trustees, librarian shortages, AIDS education, CD-ROM technology, literacy, Black librarians and the political process, and restriction of young adult literature. Exhibit highlights are also…

Summarizes events at the 1988 American Library Association (ALA) annual conference, which addressed such issues as professional recruiting, national politics, leadership, copyright problems, support for the National Commission on Libraries and Information Science, accreditation, and intellectual freedom. A listing of ALA officers and awards is…

Summarizes events at the 1988 Medical Library Association (MLA) annual meeting, which addressed such issues as the growing complexities of the health care field, credentialing, and technological change. A list of MLA officers and awards is included. (MES)

Discusses the significance and development of the library symbol and the history of its acceptance by the American Library Association (ALA) and the Canadian Library Association (CLA). Suggestions are made for its use. (CLB)

Description of American Library Association's (ALA) core publishing program known as "Books and Pams" (all publications except periodicals) highlights views of Gary Facente (new director), strengths and weaknesses, how to publish with ALA, 25 top sellers, international contacts, ALA publishing booth at Dallas Conference, politics, and…

Indicates the characteristics of the second edition of the Anglo American Cataloging Rules. (PF)

Traces the chronological development of the national professional association for school media personnel: 1914-1951. (Author)

This paper reports on the activities of the International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA) Section on Cataloguing for 1998-99. The first part of the report introduces the aims of the Section. Membership, the standing committee, and officers are detailed in the second part. The third part provides information on the…

This document contains two papers. The first paper discusses the process and procedures for creating and revising the ISBD (International Standard Bibliographic Description), including historical background from 1969 to the present, a description of revision projects, and a chart that summarizes the history and current status of the full range of…