Reports on microcatalog use studies conducted at the University of Oregon which demonstrated that users encounter difficulties with multiple-file microfiche catalogs. Retrospective conversion strategies and the costs of converting records into machine-readable form are considered. Thirty-five references are listed. (FM)

A study at the Emory University School of Business Administration library compared the effectiveness of faculty members and librarians as book selectors. Effectiveness was measured by comparing selected titles with the Baker list published by the Harvard Business School and with business periodical reviews, and by examining circulation records.…