THE "THESAURUS OF ERIC DESCRIPTORS (INTERIM)" SUPERSEDES, AND REPRESENTS A REFINEMENT OF, THE "THESAURUS OF ERIC DESCRIPTORS." THE INTERIM ISSUE IS A PRELIMINARY ERIC SYSTEM TOOL AND IS NOT TO BE CONSIDERED A COMPLETE REPRESENTATION OF THE FINAL PRODUCT. THIS REFINEMENT IS THE RESULT OF TWO MAJOR PROJECTS--(1) THE INCORPORATION…

In this new approach to descriptive cataloging, all publication sources without exceptions, from books to records, tapes, cassettes, magazines, series, and filmstrips, are shown to consist of works contained in books that come in sets. The dicta that the author entry is synonymous with main entry and that the unit card is an author card are shown…

Major efforts should be made to foster an appreciation of research evidence to support evaluative judgments and to apply theoretical concepts from educational psychology and instructional media. With such efforts a more "scientific" evaluation of learning resources could be developed. (Author)

The current position of the American Library Association (ALA) on intellectual freedom was not a development and refinement of its earlier positions, but a reversal of an older posture. (Author)

Presents the results of a conference which examined reviewing procedures, as well as information sources for selecting materials for children and young adults available to Canadian school and public library personnel. Topics include reviewing journals, evaluation programs, and information distribution. (JVP)

The efforts of the Consortium of University Film Centers to develop consumer standards for film buyers are discussed. (MBR)

Demonstrates the need for objective, quantitative measurements of children's services in the public library, lists objectives for these services, and describes the mode of research best suited to the task. Library schools are urged to work with practitioners in the field to build a body of research for the future. (JVP)

Discusses reasons for censorship in the U.S. and reviews some of its targets. A table lists 91 items other then textbooks that have been censored in educational institutions more than twice between 1966 and 1975, the number of attempts at censorship reported for each, and the nature of the reviews censored books received. (VT)

A librarian stresses that book selection in public libraries should satisfy community interests and needs rather than the "balanced stock" recommended by Melvil Dewey. (MBR)

This article describes the various levels of users of Afro-American materials, the usage they make of these materials, some of the effects and gratifications derived from the study of Afro-American literature, and the physical and psychological barriers that interfere with the utilization of these resources. (Author/AM)

The strategy was to identify user-related criteria for journal selection. Data were gathered from a use study, circulation and interlibrary statistics, and librarian and patron input. Two types of criteria developed considered actual use and user perception of use of importance. (Author/JAB)

Planning was the secret in redistributing more than 600,000 library items from ten closed schools in Prince George's County, Maryland. (Author/MLF)

The author suggests that librarians should start applying discriminating judgement and sensitivity in choosing books for young adults. Reading material should be selected that is both popular in theme and acceptable in style and presentation. (JPF)

Develops guidelines for selecting and ordering microforms, including warnings regarding microform ripoffs. Literature and techniques for evaluating microforms are discussed. (Author/JAB)