This self-evaluation form for microform storage and care was designed to assist librarians who work with active non-book collections. Developed from an extensive literature search on the storage and care of non-book materials, the form has been field tested for value and usability in 20 institutions representing a variety of types of library…

A discussion of fire risks, causes, prevention, and salvage in libraries is presented in text and photographs. A description of some historic library fires demonstrates the value of adequate protection and preparedness programs to minimize loss and damage. The need for fire retardant construction and protection from valdalism and arson are…

The Massachusetts Public Library Materials Conservation Project was a year-long program sponsored by the Massachusetts Bureau of Library Extension and conducted by the New England document Conservation Center (NEDCC) under a grant from Title I, Library Services and Construction Act. Its purposes were to provide public library administrators,…

Methods of preserving, protecting, and keeping buildings, grounds, and equipment in a satisfactory operating condition are described. Detailed information is presented concerning the maintenance of items classified as either interior or exterior facilities. The problems of fire prevention and safety are discussed, including the development of a…

A Plenipotentiary Conference to Conclude and International Convention on Trade in Certain Species of Wildlife was held in Washington, D.C., February 12 through March 2, 1973. Its purpose was to prepare and adopt a convention on export, import, and transit of certain species of wild fauna and flora. Representatives and observers from 90 countries…

Focusing on some significant events of 1971 relating to the use and management of natural resources, this report points out that environmental concern is coming of age. Government activities, congressional messages and action, major court cases, and citizen action are reviewed in the light of growing public acceptance of environmental quality as…

Major concerns of this article are: (1) the American Indian languages and their preservation; (2) their role; (3) the possibilities of change; (4) the debate on classification; and (5) the unique language characteristics of certain tribes (the Nez Perce, the Noptinte Yokuts, the Shoshoni, the Malecite-Passamquoddy). (JC)

The Micmacs of Canada have only had a couple of hundred years of contact with the white man and although at first glance their reserves appear acculturated, they are distinct cultural and linguistic entities who have survived the tortures, rigors, and challenges of Christianity and civilization. (JC)

The emerging profession of public history includes archivists, business historians, and those in historic preservation. Increasing numbers of colleges are offering curricula in the field. (MSE)

Describes a special media project designed to identify measures needed to improve management and preservation of machine readable records at the New York State Archives. Topics discussed include the criteria used to select records, relationships between record-producing agencies and the archives, and the impact of electronic records on reference…

The 1986 literature on collection management is reviewed under six major headings: (1) general overview; (2) materials; (3) kinds of users and libraries; (4) evaluation and cooperation; (5) selection, acquisitions, and allocation; and (6) access, weeding, and preservation. A list of 251 references is provided. (MES)

Two articles describe the establishment of national archives in Kenya and in Zanzibar. Kenya's history of mismanagement and destruction of documents by various governments and poor advice by foreign consultants is traced, and the value of Zanzibar's agricultural archives for national development and public administration is discussed. (CDD)

Explains how the American Jewish Periodical Center (AJPC) (Cincinnati, Ohio) is meeting and expanding beyond its goal of preserving American Jewish periodicals on microfilm. Holdings of the AJPC, accessing its holdings, preparing materials for filming, the filming process, storing the microfilm, and acquisition of Canadian and Latin materials are…

Describes development of a comprehensive library materials conservation program at Johns Hopkins University's Milton Eisenhower Library by conservator John Dean. Discussion covers Dean's background in conservation, three major areas in the conservation program (conservation bindery, commercial binding office, paper conservation laboratory), a…

Discussion of increase in library collections of artists' books (artwork conceived in book form and designed entirely by artists) highlights reasons to collect artists' books, major collections, establishing a collection, housing and preservation, organization, outreach, and networking. Collection policy and procedures of Virginia Commonwealth…