The Books by Mail Service of the San Antonio Public Library System (Texas) is reported upon. (4 references) (SJ)

A summary and overview is given of a several-year research project, Requirements Study for Future Catalogs.'' The research was intended essentially to ascertain what information should be recorded in future library catalogs in order to best serve their users. Various publications and reports based on the project are summarized. (Author/NH)

Some of the basic techniques of preserving and restoring prints and drawings are outlined. Examination, dry cleaning, stain removal, mending, backing removal, and lining are discussed, as well as aspects of the complexity of bleaching, types and nature of some stains and discolorations, and materials of poor quality used by many framers. (Author)

Tools with which a picture researcher must be familiar in order to adequately search for various types of pictures are described. (9 references) (Author)

Developing techniques for the preservation of theater library materials has always been a major problem confronting librarians and museum curators. The methods used are dependent upon the purpose of the collection and should be analyzed in accordance with the varied aspects of its handling and research use. (Author/NH)

Particular trends examined are: (1) micropublishing; (2) microform research; (3) copyright and other legislation; (4) publication on microforms; (5) products, equipment and services and (6) professional activities. (MF)

A brief introduction for librarians discussing current types and possible sources of technical reports. (MF)

Creative and imaginative library programs, aimed at drawing children into the world of books, are presented. A list of 42 children's books is included. (MF)

Twenty-One paperbacks for a nucleus collection are recommended. (MF)

Cooperative storage warehouses have been advocated largely on two bases: the economies to be realized, and the extension of resources to be achieved. The economies have not been made but the extension of resources, in one instance, has. Other possible alternatives should also be fully explored. (NH)

Choice, a book selection tool, assists academic libraries with library material selection. (MF)

This overview of preventive measures that can be taken to help minimize damage to library materials from fire discusses the advantages, disadvantages, dangers, and comparative costs of several types of sprinkler systems, including high-expansion foam, total-flooding, dry- and wet-pipe systems, and on-off sprinkler heads. Five references are…