Acquisitions of current printed works in the research library is a complex process because of the proliferation of publishers and publications in all subject areas. Cooperation among the librarian, subject specialist, and dealers is necessary. (JS)

The popular term used to describe the developing nations is "The Third World," which constitute a majority of countries and of the world's people. But as the crisis grows between these countries and those known as "developed," it is important for teachers and librarians to be concerned with suitable learning-teaching materials on the subject for…

As part of a project in the developing nations of the Asian Pacific region to promote the use and improvement of newly acquired literacy skills, exemplary reading-related materials for this population were gathered from a number of countries. A selection of posters, booklets, audio-visual materials, games, and other printed material are presented…