The two papers in this document on social science libraries were presented at the 1984 IFLA general conference. In "Library and Continuing Education with Implications for Developing Countries: A Research Essay," David R. Bender (United States) examines factors impacting upon the skills necessary for effective librarianship in the social…

The annual "Florida Library Directory with Statistics" is intended to be a tool for library staff to present vital statistical information on budgets, collections, and services to local, state, and national policymakers. As with previous editions, this 2001 edition includes the names, addresses, telephone numbers, and other information…

This publication is a directory of Florida libraries and related organizations, and contains statistical data for Florida public libraries for fiscal year 1994-95. The report lists members of the State Library Council, Florida State Advisory Council on Libraries, Florida Library Network Council, Staff Directory, State Library of Florida…

This 49th annual Florida Library directory with statistics edition includes listings for over 1,000 libraries of all types in Florida, with contact named, phone numbers, addresses, and e-mail and web addresses. In addition, there is a section of library statistics, showing data on the use, resources, and financial condition of Florida's libraries.…

Some 220 works by over 30 composers are included in two sections, items recommended for first purchase and items recommended for second purchase. Selections recommended for elementary school collections are starred. (PF)

Centralized book selection on a national basis is offered as a practical alternative to the present system of selection by librarians and faculty members which, it is argued, does not produce the quality of collections needed. (14 references) (NH)

Decisions on the disposition of worn books from a library collection should be based on systematic evaluation. A checklist of questions to be asked in sequence is offered. (Author/NH)

What alternatives are available (other than new construction) when a library's collections approach the limits of its stack capacity? This paper considers the various approaches to relocation or decentralization as possible solutions to the spatial problem. (NH)

A summary of the results of a study made to determine what differences, if any, exist in the use of books selected by different methods (librarian, faculty, blanket-order approval plans) in academic libraries. (Author/NH)

An ideal school library and its librarian are described. (PF)

These directories list names and addresses of all publishers who submitted materials in the media review programs of January and September 1977. Used in conjunction with the advisory lists of instructional media, they provide complete mailing information for publishers and producers whose materials are included. Code names for each…

Detailed criteria for the evaluation of print and non-print media needed in the expanding collections and guidance resource centers are presented. (Author)