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Dick, Jeff T. – Library Journal, 1990
Discussion of laser videodiscs for library collections covers selection, finding reviews, suppliers, cost, preservation, and security. Sidebars define laserdisc terms and list several recommended titles. (MES)
Descriptors: Library Collection Development, Library Collections, Optical Disks, Public Libraries
Serebrin, Ray – Library Journal, 1988
Discussion of videocassette lending by public libraries emphasizes the need for a video policy and discusses: (1) needs assessment; (2) planning; (3) the new video client; (4) workload; (5) budget; (6) access for minors; and (7) competition with video stores. (four references) (MES)
Descriptors: Futures (of Society), Library Circulation, Library Collection Development, Library Planning
Reid, Judith P. – Library Journal, 1992
Discusses library resources for genealogical research, including bibliographies of family histories, guides to genealogical resources, periodicals, indexes, CD-ROM products, electronic bulletin boards, and nonprofit services. An annotated list of 13 titles for a basic collection is included. (MES)
Descriptors: Annotated Bibliographies, Databases, Electronic Mail, Genealogy
Boyd, Alex; Lenix-Hooker, Catherine J. – Library Journal, 1992
Discusses the concept of Afrocentrism and presents the arguments of several scholars for and against the role of Afrocentrism in education. Implications for librarians are considered, and guidelines for related collections and services are offered. Major African studies repositories and suggested titles for Afrocentric collections are listed. (MES)
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, African Culture, African History, African Studies