This paper analyzes the issues and problems while looking at the trends and developments of serials publishing in Malaysia. The first section provides background; topics addressed include the country and people of Malaysia, the history of serials publishing in Malaysia, categories and formats of serials publishing, academic publications,…

This paper provides a snapshot of developments in the electronic journal industry. The first section identifies issues affecting librarians and publishers, including: (1) issues of common concern to both publishers and librarians, e.g., lack of comparable data, lack of context, incomplete usage data, marketing, content provided, interface…

Many academic and research libraries are in the midst of what may ultimately be a major transition for various parts of their collection--a shift from print to electronic format. Libraries that had long subscribed only to print versions of journals are, in increasing numbers, licensing electronic versions to replace the print. What effects will…

This document offers a list of mathematical periodicals which has been prepared for the use of research students in mathematics in the universities of the United States. The selection has been made after consultation with a number of professors in those universities that have most to do with directing research work in mathematics in this country,…

An experienced librarian suggests library sources for students investigating technical education programs within a framework of questions which students typically ask librarians; for instance, "Where can I obtain employable skills in a short time?" (Ten publications which answer this particular question are described; more are listed in an…

Describes four projects to help pupils become more effective and efficient researchers, a skill they will use now as well as in high school, college and adult life. (Author/NL)

This is a three part listing of currently available bibliographies covering the multiethnic media. Included are bibliographic essays with criteria for selection; bibliographies listing material for children and young adults and sources of information about new materials. (71 references) (DH)

Blind and partially sighted students at Windsor Spring Elementary School, Augusta, Georgia, take part in regular classes and library use through a resource program of braille and large type books. (JS)

A perspective on the history of censorship to help in understanding our present circumstances. One noisy opionated citizen can upset the functioning of a school or public library. (NH)

This awareness survey lists resource materials which the teacher-librarian team may find useful in individualized Instruction. (MF)

An annotated bibliography of books and magazines on computer literacy and programing in BASIC for elementary and junior high school students. Each entry includes title, author, publisher, date, price, and a short annotation.

Presents literature review posing hypothesis: pattern of usage of library materials may be function of social stratification of scholarly activity. Concentration of scholarly productivity, articles on a subject in journals, citations, and library usage and citations as indicators of quality and library usage are discussed. A 115-item bibliography…

Describes the National Library of Canada's videodisc project which provides keyword index access to more than 1,200 stills of text designed to demonstrate ability of videodisc to store and present library materials in various formats; information retrieval capability of combined videodisc and microcomputer systems; use of videodisc as research…