The three major parts of this directory are (1) the alphabetical list of palaeontologists, (2) the indices of specialization, and (3) the regional list of institutions employing paleontologists. Listed under Part 1 are name and business address, major and minor regional specializations, disciplinary specializations, and major and minor systematic…

The purposes of the International Seminar in Teacher Education in Music included the following: (1) to make it possible for leaders in the field of teacher education in music to meet their counterparts from many parts of the world and exchange ideas; (2) to facilitate attendance at the International Society for Music Education conference at…

Directory and supplement of thirteen additional projects are given. [Hardcopy is unavailable due to marginal legibility of original document.] (NF)

The article outlines the evolution, development, and current operational programme of the ISBD's (International Standard Bibliographic Description) within the framework of IFLA (International Federation of Library Associations). (Author/JAB)

The Olympic dilemma, the tension between instrumental and expressive functions, may be resolved through application of the contact theory, which specifies conditions under which positive or negative feelings develop through interaction. Changes are suggested in the Olympic format to increase the opportunities for positive outcomes from…

Announces the World Festival of Theatre for Young Audiences at the World's Fair, New Orleans, June 1984. Professional children's theatre companies from several countries and a world theatre symposium will be featured. Theatre interns from universities and regional theatres will serve as hosts. (PD)

In this survey, the author notes three main points: the current lack of nationalist literary prejudices, the reduction of apathy in the field of children's literature, and the current interest in many countries about the children's literature of other countries. (Author/SJ)

The bibliographical control of world book production is a major problem which is seldom satisfactorily solved with regard to scope, content and speed. Another, and still more complex task which has so far been inadequately carried out is that of utilizing the available data on book production for library purposes. (9 references) (Author)

As International Book Year nears the half-way point, it is already evident that the effects of the year will extend far beyond 1972. Plans put into operation by member states of Unesco and professional organizations, including particularly librarians, are geared to long-term results. (2 references) (Author/SJ)

International librarianship is defined as co-operative activity in the field of librarianship done for the benefit of the individual librarian in the whole of the world and examples of fruitful international work by international governmental and non-governmental organizations are given. (6 references) (Author)

Book Donations are usually supported by private or people-to-people organizations, by government agencies, or by exchange agencies. (65 references) (MM)

A brief account is given of the activities of the American publishers in support of international book development. (8 references) (MM)