The Joint Steering Committee for the Revision of AACR's aims for the second edition are discussed. Included is a description of the physical structure of the revised volume. Bibliographic citations, access points, and general cataloging matters are discussed in relation to changes in and organization of the edition. (MBR)

Describes fundamental qualities applicable to all kinds of libraries and recommends a step-by-step process leading to successful realization of policy planning. Implications for collection development personnel and for the library as an organization when a working policy is developed are also emphasized. (Author)

Statement goals for formal collection development policies should include improved library services development. While such statements should be dynamic, and help define the total objectives of the institution, they should provide the necessary rationale for selection rather than serving as a substitute for book selection. (Author/MBR)

Highlights from five workshop sessions held during the Preconference Institute on Collection Development in June 1977 focus on collection development policy statements, selection tools, budgeting, evaluation, and weeding. (MBR)

This discussion of fund allocation for library collection development is based on interviews with administrative officers of the Brooklyn and Tompkins County, New York, public libraries. It is concluded that no materials budget can be used effectively without quality service at the level where librarians bring materials and patrons together.…

Reviews the history, literature, and methodology of collection evaluation or assessment in American research libraries; discusses current problems, tools, and methodology of evaluation; and describes an ongoing collection evaluation program at the Stanford University Libraries. (Author/MBR)