This annual feature provides information about products and services for libraries from nearly 440 companies. Access is provided by an alphabetical list of products or services, by an alphabetical listing of suppliers, and by a listing of suppliers by state. (LRW)

The Kansas Association of School Librarians has gathered together in this booklet practical information which is both an outgrowth of Margaret Oliver's creative imagination and a tribute to her. There are short descriptions, many illustrated, of useful library gadgets, administrative procedures, processing and maintenance ideas, and equipment--all…

Commercial card catalog trays are unrelated to actual in-use wear. Specifications for card catalog trays for the new Elemer Holmes Bobst Library at New York University, detailed in this article, are designed to meet the most demanding of actual needs. (1 reference) (Author)

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Presented at the Library Resources and Technical Services/Reproduction of Library Materials Section Program Meetings, American Library Association, Kansas City, Missouri, June 27, 1968. (CC)

Particular trends examined are: (1) micropublishing; (2) microform research; (3) copyright and other legislation; (4) publication on microforms; (5) products, equipment and services and (6) professional activities. (MF)

Bookmobiles are one of the largest, costliest, and most complicated tools and deserve thorough development to provide reliable and trustworthy service to the public. (AB)

What the machine and the computer have done to help solve the book storage problem are studied and evaluated. The various systems fall into two categories: (1) mechanized with power assist and (2) mechanized and/or computerized. (NH)

This column describes the latest innovation in iPod use, podcasts, which are audio files that can be downloaded and played either through a computer or an MP3 player such as an iPod. Because they are feeds, users can subscribe to podcasts and have them downloaded automatically to their computers. The author discusses ways in which podcasts may be…

Discusses the design of a video system for library programs. (PF)

Discusses methods of utilizing existing buildings to provide library services, including complete renovation of a building structure internally while retaining walls and roof, and temporary use of buildings which serve another purpose. Examples of building conversion methods are included. (Author/MBR)

A survey of Small Office Microfilm (SOM) products of interest to libraries. Significant features of currently available SOM readers, reader/printers, cameras, processors, duplicators and support equipment are described. (Author)

History of the library suppliers of office supplies, furniture, media, technical services, circulation services, and bibliographic services. (LS)

The ALA Ad Hoc Committee on Flood-damaged Libraries presents preliminary damage estimates. (1 reference) (SJ)