The purpose of this paper is to recommend guidelines for the development of a special collection of materials to support a fifth year master's program in Librarianship. Reasons for the desirability of establishing a separate library school library are stated and some of the factors to consider in the initial and continuing development of the…

Discusses cost and utility of periodicals in school libraries and suggests ways to promote their use. (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)

The annotated bibliography includes books covering the following subject areas: religion, social science, languages, science - pure and applied, fine arts, history, biography, fiction and professional books. (NH)

Doubtless everyone is tired of the subject of censorship; but I do have to give vent to my feelings when they are as intense as they are over the selection of a book as full of profanity as a Newbery honor book ( The Upstairs Room''). (Author/SM)

Contains suggestions designed to help school librarians and media specialists identify, analyze, select, and use ethnic studies materials for their media centers. (Author/FM)

Covers library budget crises, community book brawls, ongoing library issues, and efforts to combat inflation. (Author/PF)

This article discusses factors which influence the selection of material, the role of a selection policy, financial concerns, participants in the selection process, and sources of materials reviews. (JAB)

A comparison of the viewpoints of school media program personnel and publishers/producers. (Author)

Identification of five types of access to media (commercial concerns, bibliographic tools, selection tools, review privileges, examination centers) precedes reactions of media personnel, publishers/producers, and wholesalers/distributors to each type of access. (Author/JAB)

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

Presents principles for selecting library materials appropriate for physically handicapped, mentally retarded, and emotionally disturbed children, and for promoting understanding of the handicapped by nonimpaired children. (CMV)

Discusses six concerns related to media selection: 1) broader provision and use of available selection tools; 2) improved bibliographic control of nonprint media; 3) widespread development of educational media selection centers; 4) improved preparation of librarians in media selection; 5) active participation by teachers in collection building;…

Describes the characteristics of British children's books that are apt to make them incomprehensible to American children. (PF)