Problems needing continuing attention when cataloging at the international level include local and national variations, role of the main entry, use of vernacular, options in codes, increased use of multiple access points, sophisticated authority control, and improved searching techniques. Subject access through words or classification remains…

The evolution of the Library of Congress (LC) subject headings concerning women from the 1975 to 1991 editions is traced, noting the explosion of occupational headings for women, disappearance of sexist headings, and more balanced view of gender roles. Problem areas of subtle bias are enumerated with suggestions for possible solutions. (17…

National bibliographic developments worldwide are planned with awareness of international context and of advantages of following internationally used standards. The information gap between librarians in rich and poor countries through unavailability of high technology in poor countries where international bibliographic tools are in use appears to…