The use patterns of microforms are analyzed within the context of the government documents reference interface; and components of product design such as header information, internal organization, and external finding aids are discussed in terms of improving the reference function of microformatted materials. (Author)

Describes the depository library program for publications issued by the government of the Province of Quebec. Selection tools and acquisition practices for obtaining Quebec government publications in paper, microform, and nonprint media are discussed, and developments of private sector firms in publishing documents in microform are considered.…

Discusses a dilemma facing government documents librarians as a result of the multitude and complexity of presently available indexing aids to government publications: how to provide the library users with the means for understanding sophisticated access tools and enhanced collections. A 13-entry reference list is included. (Author/JL)

Addresses the public service needs of microformatted pamphlets, periodicals, newspapers, report collections, and government publications, and discusses the various bibliographic tools necessary for librarians and users to access the research materials. Fifteen references are listed. (Author/CHC)

Written for an undergraduate course at the University of California at Berkeley, this handbook also serves as a general text on library use. Detailed instruction is given on the use of card catalogs, reference materials, periodicals, newspapers, microforms, government documents, and other library collections. Major general reference works are…

In this document the collection goals of the William Paterson New Jersey State College library are enumerated and the policies and procedures of the library regarding the selection and acquisition of different types of materials are summarized. Following a short introduction to the function of collection development policies is a general statement…

An annotated bibliography designed as a guide for the graduate student to general and special reference sources related to the field of higher education is presented. Sources in the guide range in dates of publication from 1895 to 1979, but more than sixty percent have been published during the 1970's. The listing is restricted to English language…